Active1 days on market
$285,000
85 WILCOX Avenue
Elgin, IL 60123
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2 full
- Sqft
- 1,038
- $/sqft
- $275
- Built
- 1900
- Type
- Single Family
- MLS#
- MRD12719862
About this home
Welcome to this beautifully maintained Brick Bungalow, perfectly situated on a desirable corner lot close to major streets, schools, and shopping. The main level boasts a bright kitchen with a cozy breakfast nook, ideal for morning coffee. Downstairs, the full finished basement offers incredible flexibility with a dedicated family room featuring a wet bar for entertaining, an extra bedroom, and a versatile den/office space perfect for guests, hobbies, or working from home. Step outside into your private, spacious fenced oasis, beautifully landscaped with mature trees, bushes, and vibrant perennials. The outdoor patio comes complete with a cabana, creating the perfect setting for summer gatherings. Additional highlights include low property taxes, a walk-up attic with excellent potential for future living space, a new air conditioning system installed in 2022, and brand-new vinyl windows and patio updated in 2025. This home blends classic charm with practical modern updates!
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Estimated monthly cost for this home
20% · $57K
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Term
$1,924/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,453
- Property taxes
- $388
- Home insurance (est.)
- $83
Estimate only, not a quote or offer of credit. Rate starts from today's market rate (6.58%, 2026-07-23). Taxes from the listing's MRED record. Talk to a lender for real numbers; a Subdiview agent can introduce you to a good one.
Price & tax history
| Listed Jul 30, 2026 | $285,000 |
| 2025 property taxes | $4,652/yr |
From the listing's MRED record. MRED does not publish per-change dates through IDX, so price changes are shown without one rather than guessed.
Schools
Assigned schools per the listing's MRED record. Always verify with the district before you buy.
Elementary
Highland Elementary School
46
Middle
Kimball Middle School
46
High school
Larkin High School46
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Where it sits
MRED Broker ReciprocityThis listing is part of the MRED data exchange program provided courtesy of Brenda E Puga, listed by Brenda Puga.
Information last updated Jul 31, 2026, 1:58 AM.
85 WILCOX Avenue
Elgin, IL 60123
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- Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
- Basement
- Finished, Egress Window, Block, 8 ft + pour, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Appliances
- Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Rooms total
- 8
- Window features
- Screens, Skylight(s)
- Fireplaces total
- 1
- Laundry features
- Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
- Interior features
- Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace features
- Wood Burning, Masonry
- Finished basement
- 840