When was property at 51 Wilcox Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 51 Wilcox Avenue was built in 1962 and last sold on Apr 30, 2001 for $130,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 51 Wilcox Avenue is $453,574.

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Elgin

60123

Southwest Elgin

51 Wilcox Avenue

Sold on Jul 9, 2026

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$435,000

● House - Off Market

51 Wilcox Avenue

Elgin, IL 60123

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,320 Ft²

$2,814

Est. Monthly

About This Property

This warm and inviting custom MID CENTURY MODERN home was designed by a female student that studied under Frank Lloyd Wright. This home features many of the unique designs of the 1950's with vaulted ceilings, multi levels of living space and large windows that showcase the outdoors with natural light everywhere! Authentic redwood siding and interior redwood walls. Many updates have been done to his classic home that include over $70K in repairs. The entire Electrical System upgraded (2025) Boiler installed (2020) Roof replaced (2018) Unico central Air Conditioning (2025) Windows in LR repaired (2026) and much, much more. Lower level floors and garage floor is heated. Do not miss your chance to own a piece of Elgin's architectural history just minutes from the Metra, Gail Borden Public Library, Hemmens Cultural Center, and Festival Park on the beautiful Fox River!

Unit Size

2,320 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.20 acres

Price per sqft

$194

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$604

HOA Dues

Year Built

1962

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Property Highlights

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Air Conditioning

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1962

Effective Year Built: 1962
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 7
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 6
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 0
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Count: 200
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 8
Basement Area: 560
Garage Type: 1
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 8,712

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,320
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 660
Total Building Area: 2,320
Gross Building Area: 2,320
Building Area: 1,760
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 0
Heating: 0
Heated Square Feet: 1,760
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: S WILCOXS 2ND ADDN
Land Acres: 0000000200
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 0040
State Land Use Code: 0040
Legal Description 1: S WILCOXS 2ND ADDN LOT 9 BLOCK 2

Neighborhood

School District Name: School District U-46

Census Tract: 851101

Geography

Parcel: 06-14-330-007

Block: 2
Lot: 9
Municipality: ELGIN
Latitude: 42.0332
Longitude: -88.2977

Address

Full Address: 51 Wilcox Ave

Address - House Number: 51
Address - Street Name: Wilcox
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: IL
City Name: Elgin
Carrier Code: C083
4-Digit Zip Code: 6229
Zip Code: 60123

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2022

Tax Amount: $651,488
Tax Rate Code Area: EL005

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1688

Valuation Date: Nov 29, 2023
Confidence Score: 78
Final Value: 299,659
High Value: 350,261
Low Value: 249,057

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $243,496

Market Land Value: $42,998
Market Improvement Value: $200,498

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2022

Assessed Total Value: $81,133
Assessed Land Value: $14,327
Assessed Improvements Value: $66,806

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Apr 30, 2001

Current Sale Recording Date: May 09, 2001
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Current Sale Document Type: 40
Current Sale Input Document Number: 2001K042870

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Comparables

About Southwest Elgin

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$299,896

Sale Price/ft²

$203

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1860 ft²

Average Home Age

54.4 years

Currently For Sale

15 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Cydney McCabe, Coldwell Banker Realty
Data Source: MRED, MLS# MRD12599244

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