# 491 Congdon Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120

> **TL;DR:** 1bd/1ba single family, $175,000 ($321/sqft), built 1930, 546 sqft.
> Hardwood, A/C. Est. $758/mo. Listed 14 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $175,000 |
| Price/sqft | $321 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 546 |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| Lot Size | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Other) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 14 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Hardwood Floors** - Throughout the home

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $758 |
| **Total** | **$758** |

## Key Amenities

- Hardwood
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1930
- 0.08 acre lot
- 2 parking spaces

## Description

### Agent Description
Small in size, but BIG on charm! An efficient floor plan blends charm and function and features classic upgrades like hardwood floors, shiplap, wainscoting, reclaimed wood shelves, newer windows, etc. Enclosed porch with vintage windows and built-in storage leads to spacious rooms. The fully updated and applianced kitchen boasts newer cabinets and counters, open custom shelving made from reclaimed wood, ceramic floors, and custom backsplashes. Adorable full bathroom updated for today with a vintage vibe: Victorian hex mosaic ceramic flooring, a cast iron tub, convenient medicine cabinet, and wainscoting! Full, dry basement!! Want space for your pet or a garden? Fenced backyard boasts perennials and a 10x8 storage shed. Great north-end location close to schools & I-90 access. Excellent alternative to condo living! What a dollhouse! New living room and kitchen windows 2024.

## Location

- **Address:** 491 Congdon Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120
- **County:** Kane
- **Coordinates:** 42.056718, -88.271085
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.056718,-88.271085

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Gina Swanson
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles
- **Phone:** (630) 513-6100
- **Email:** gina@ginaswansonhomes.com

## Primary Photo

![491 Congdon Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/64fbd83e35ba581c72816437ab526e2al-f2314003105r.jpg)

*21 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/491-congdon-avenue-elgin-il-60120-12549818)*

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**MLS#:** 12549818 | **Updated:** 2026-04-24
**Source:** listhub

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