When was property at 85 Wilcox Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 85 Wilcox Avenue was built in 1900 and last sold on Oct 30, 1996 for $110,500.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 85 Wilcox Avenue is $285,341.

What are some comparable homes to 85 Wilcox Avenue?

There are currently no comparable homes to 85 Wilcox Avenue.

Elgin

60123

Southwest Elgin

85 WILCOX Avenue

Sold on Sep 22, 2026

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$300,000

● House - Off Market

85 WILCOX Avenue

Elgin, IL 60123

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,038 Ft²

$1,788

Est. Monthly

About This Property

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! ***Multiple offers received. Best & Highest due 8/1 at 4pm***

Unit Size

1,038 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

Price per sqft

$275

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$388

HOA Dues

Year Built

1900

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1900

Effective Year Built: 1900
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 7
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 2
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Count: 100
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 8
Basement Area: 1,038
Garage Type: 4
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 6,072

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,320
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 460
Total Building Area: 2,076
Gross Building Area: 2,076
Building Area: 1,038
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 0
Heating: 0
Heated Square Feet: 1,038
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: 0000000139
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 0040
State Land Use Code: 0040
Legal Description 1: S WILCOXS 2ND ADDN SOUTH 46 FT OF LOT 14 BLOCK 2

Neighborhood

School District Name: School District U-46

Census Tract: 851101

Geography

Parcel: 06-14-330-013

Block: 2
Lot: 14
Municipality: ELGIN
Latitude: 42.0323
Longitude: -88.2977

Address

Full Address: 85 Wilcox Ave

Address - House Number: 85
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: $401,734
Tax Rate Code Area: EL005

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1389

Valuation Date: Nov 29, 2023
Confidence Score: 83
Final Value: 222,110
High Value: 252,962
Low Value: 191,258

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $157,053

Market Land Value: $32,299
Market Improvement Value: $124,754

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2022

Assessed Total Value: $52,330
Assessed Land Value: $10,762
Assessed Improvements Value: $41,568

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Oct 30, 1996

Current Sale Recording Date: Nov 08, 1996
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Current Sale Input Document Number: 96K079606
Previous Sale Recording Date: Nov 08, 1996
Previous Sale Contract Date: Oct 29, 1996
Previous Sale Amount: $97,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 71

Last Sale Mortgage

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Financing

First Mortgage Financing Type: VAR

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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

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Listed by: Brenda Puga, Brenda E Puga
Data Source: MRED, MLS# MRD12719862

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