$298,000
$44K PRICE DROP

118 Wilcox Ave Elgin, IL 60123

Estimated payment $2,105/month

Total Views 8,361
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,512 Sq Ft
$197 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • 4-minute walk to Abbott Park
  • Laundry Room
  • Family Room

About This Home

Welcome to this inviting 2-story home in Elgin offering comfort, space, and endless potential! Step inside to a spacious family room filled with natural light, seamlessly flowing into a formal dining area-both featuring rich dark brown hardwood floors that add warmth and character. The kitchen is conveniently located just off the dining room, creating a functional layout for everyday living and entertaining. The main level also includes two comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom, making single-level living possible if desired. Upstairs, you'll find a generous master suite with its own private half bathroom. With its expansive layout, this upper level could easily be converted into two bedrooms, an office, or a private retreat. A full unfinished basement offers excellent storage or future living space potential. Outside, enjoy a large back patio perfect for summer barbecues, a sprawling backyard for recreation or gardening, and a 2-car garage plus a wide driveway providing ample parking. Don't miss this opportunity to own a well-laid-out home with room to grow in a convenient Elgin location!

Listing Agent

Michael Scanlon

eXp Realty License #475188240 Listed on: 07/10/2025

eXp Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Zak Marinko

eXp Realty License #475200445

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,814

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 66x132

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,512 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,814

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1512
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 298000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 66X132
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5814
  • Tax Year: 2023

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,042 $75,492 $17,392 $58,100
2023 $5,814 $68,201 $15,712 $52,489
2022 $5,392 $62,188 $14,327 $47,861
2021 $5,187 $58,142 $13,395 $44,747
2020 $5,062 $55,506 $12,788 $42,718
2019 $4,938 $52,873 $12,181 $40,692
2018 $3,639 $36,809 $11,475 $25,334
2017 $3,579 $34,798 $10,848 $23,950
2016 $3,443 $32,283 $10,064 $22,219
2015 -- $29,591 $9,225 $20,366
2014 -- $29,226 $9,111 $20,115
2013 -- $29,997 $9,351 $20,646
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Price Changed $298,000 -2.9% $197 / Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Price Changed $307,000 -2.5% $203 / Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Price Changed $315,000 -3.1% $208 / Sq Ft
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Price Changed $325,000 -5.0% $215 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $342,000 -- $226 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $299,500 Attorney
Sheriffs Deed $43,000 Oconnor Title Services Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $128,000 --
Warranty Deed $100,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $249,930,700 Loan Amount Between Ten & Ninety Nine Billion
Previous Owner $167,399 FHA
Previous Owner $158,790 Unknown
Previous Owner $126,686 Unknown
Previous Owner $125,961 FHA
Previous Owner $99,131 FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12414460

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-14-356-008