Elgin, IL, Real Estate
Elgin, Illinois, is a vibrant city located about 35 miles northwest of Chicago along the Fox River, known for its rich history and dynamic community. With a population of around 110,000, Elgin blends small-town charm with urban conveniences, offering a diverse array of attractions like the historic Elgin Tower Building and the scenic Gail Borden Public Library. The city is a hub for arts and culture, hosting events at the Hemmens Cultural Center and boasting a thriving local music scene. Elgin’s revitalized downtown features trendy restaurants, craft breweries, and boutique shops, while its extensive parks and trails, such as Lords Park and the Fox River Trail, cater to outdoor enthusiasts. With excellent schools, a strong economy, and easy access to Chicago via Metra, Elgin is an appealing destination for families and professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle.
Elgin currently has 203 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $477,367.87, 36 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $300,586.11, 23 condos for sale with an average list price of $239,513, and 29 lots for sale with an average list price of $582,668.97. The average annual property tax for Elgin is $6,073.02.
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Train Stations
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| Big Timber Road | Line(s): Milwaukee District / West Line (MD-W) | 2025 Big Timber Rd., Elgin | View Commute | |
| Elgin | Line(s): Milwaukee District / West Line (MD-W) | 109 Chicago St., Elgin | View Commute | |
| National Street | Line(s): Milwaukee District / West Line (MD-W) | 85 National St., Elgin | View Commute |
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Subdivisions/Buildings
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Almora HeightsAlmora Heights is a single-family home community in Elgin, Illinois, built between 1957 and 1979. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 832 ft2 to 2,616 ft2. The HOA fees range from $25 to $25 per month. The average annual property tax for Almora Heights is $5,054.22. It is located in Kane County. Almora Heights is a single family home neighborhood built in the early 1960s. Almora Heights is located in Elgin, Illinois on Randell Road South of Highland. ... Read more |
Median Price: $359,900 |
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Bent Tree VillageBent Tree Village is a single-family home, condo, and townhouse community in Elgin, Illinois, built between 1982 and 1989. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 952 ft2 to 2,143 ft2. The average annual property tax for Bent Tree Village is $4,569.68. It is located in Cook County. Bent Tree Village is a single family home and duplex neighborhood built in the mid 1980s. Bent Tree Village is located in Elgin, Illinois on Blackhawk and Marbilyn. ... Read more |
Median Price: $353,500 |
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Berner EstatesBerner Estates is a single-family home community in Elgin, Illinois, built between 1958 and 1992. It currently has 1 lot for sale with a list price of $199,000. The homes range in size from 2,328 ft2 to 3,347 ft2. The average annual property tax for Berner Estates is $8,149.82. It is located in Cook County. Berner Estates is a subdivision of single family homes built in the late 2010s. Berner Estates is located in Elgin south of Shoe Factory Road and west of Rohrssen Road. ... Read more |
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Big Timber AcresBig Timber Acres is a single-family home community in Elgin, Illinois, built between 1978 and 1980. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,288 ft2 to 2,900 ft2. The average annual property tax for Big Timber Acres is $5,025.20. It is located in Kane County. Big Timber Acres is a subdivision of single family homes built in the 1970s and 1980s. Big Timber Acres is located in Elgin, Illinois west of Coombs Road and south of Big Timber Road. ... Read more |
Median Price: $360,000 |
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BlackhawkBlackhawk is a single-family home community in Elgin, Illinois, built between 1954 and 1966. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 957 ft2 to 8,246 ft2. The average annual property tax for Blackhawk is $4,389.06. It is located in Cook County. Blackhawk is a single family home subdivision built in the 1950s and 1960s. Blackhawk is located in Elgin, Illinois north of Congdon Avenue and east of Dundee. ... Read more |
Median Price: $290,000 |
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Market Trends
Elgin home sales for the month of November decreased in volume by 11.8% when compared to last year, while the median sale price decreased by 3.6% from $357,000 to $344,000. House sales decreased by 12.1%, while the median sale price decreased by 12.5% from $436,000 to $381,500. Condo sales stayed the same, while the median sale price rose by 15.9% from $240,000 to $278,200. Townhouse sales decreased by 15.4%, while the median sale price rose by 2.8% from $288,850 to $297,000.
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Nearby Parks
Advocate Park
Barclay Park
Bluff Spring Fen Forest Preserve
Burnidge & Paul Wolff Forest Preserve
Carleton Rogers Park
Central Park
Copper Springs Park
Corley Drive Park
Eagles Forest Preserve
Elgin Regional Park
Elgin Shores Forest Preserve
Elgin Sports Park
Esmeralda Park
Foundry Park
G.A.R. Park
Kirk and Kramer Park
Lords Park
Mable Avenue Park
Marie Grolich Park
Meier Park
Memorial Park
Mulberry Grove Park
Newsome Park
Prairie Park
Saint Francis Park
Trout Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Wing Park
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Nearby Golf Courses
Bowes Creek Country Club
Highlands of Elgin Golf Course
Par 72 • 72 holes • 7000 yards
Wing Park Golf Course
Par 36 • 36 holes • 3077 yards
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Real Estate News
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New Homes For Sale This Week in Elgin: November 28th to December 4th - December 5, 2025Elgin had 10 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, November 28 to Thursday, December 4, including including 8 single family homes for sale with an average list ... continue reading |
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Homes Just Sold in Elgin: November 25th to December 1st - December 2, 2025Elgin had 21 sales during the week of Tuesday, November 25 to Monday, December 1, including including 15 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $442,151.60, ... continue reading |
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New Foreclosures & Short Sales in Elgin: November 24th to November 30th - December 1, 2025Elgin had only 1 new foreclosure and/or short sale during the week of Monday, November 24 to Sunday, November 30, and it was a single family home for sale with ... continue reading |
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New Homes with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in Elgin: November 22nd to November 28th - November 29, 2025Elgin had 6 new homes for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, November 22 to Friday, November 28, including 4 single ... continue reading |
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New Homes For Sale This Week in Elgin: November 21st to November 27th - November 28, 2025Elgin had 15 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, November 21 to Thursday, November 27, including including 10 single family homes for sale with an average list ... continue reading |
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