688 Ford Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
5 bd 3 ba 1,800 sqft Built 1975 Lot 9,148 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$80,000
Apr 19, 2018
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2023 | Sold | $190,000 | MRED |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Price changed | $214,900 | MLS #11490856 |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Price changed | $239,900 | MLS #11490856 |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Listed | $249,900 | MLS #11490856 |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Sold | $80,000 | Public Record |
| Feb 21, 2018 | Sold | $80,000 | MLS #09760504 |
| Oct 25, 2017 | Price changed | $125,000 | MLS #09760504 |
| Sep 25, 2017 | Listed | $149,900 | MLS #09760504 |
| Apr 2, 2015 | Sold | $170,000 | MLS #08860130 |
| Mar 12, 2015 | Listed | $184,900 | MLS #08860130 |
| Nov 26, 2014 | Sold | $103,500 | MLS #08700676 |
| Nov 4, 2014 | Price changed | $104,900 | MLS #08700676 |
| Aug 13, 2014 | Listed | $112,350 | MLS #08700676 |
| Mar 2, 2000 | Sold | $104,666 | Public Record |
| Dec 4, 1996 | Sold | $146,000 | Public Record |
| May 22, 1990 | Sold | $91,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,872 | $12,216 | $86,088 | $6,567 |
| 2024 | $73,872 | $12,216 | $86,088 | $6,345 |
| 2023 | $68,041 | $11,252 | $79,293 | $6,106 |
| 2022 | $56,050 | $9,269 | $65,319 | $5,663 |
| 2021 | $52,403 | $8,666 | $61,069 | $5,448 |
| 2020 | $50,027 | $8,273 | $58,300 | $5,317 |
| 2019 | $24,234 | $7,881 | $32,115 | $2,999 |
| 2018 | $50,408 | $7,424 | $57,832 | $5,728 |
| 2017 | $47,654 | $7,018 | $54,672 | $5,623 |
| 2016 | $44,210 | $6,511 | $50,721 | $5,409 |
| 2015 | $40,522 | $5,968 | $46,490 | $5,391 |
| 2014 | $40,022 | $5,894 | $45,916 | $5,767 |
| 2013 | $48,327 | $6,049 | $54,376 | $5,539 |
| 2012 | $52,200 | $6,534 | $58,734 | $6,003 |
| 2011 | $61,040 | $7,315 | $68,355 | $6,317 |
| 2009 | $72,426 | $8,679 | $81,105 | $6,390 |
| 2008 | $72,426 | $8,679 | $81,105 | $6,029 |
| 2007 | $70,099 | $8,400 | $78,499 | $5,965 |
| 2006 | $65,443 | $8,062 | $73,505 | $5,854 |
Property facts
Year built
1975
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
5
Baths
3
Living area
1,800 sqft
Lot size
9,148 sqft
ZIP code
60120
City
Elgin
Street
Ford Ave
Coordinates
42.05980, -88.26360
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 688 Ford Ave last sell?
688 Ford Ave most recently sold on Apr 19, 2018 for $80,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 688 Ford Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 688 Ford Ave (year 2025) is $86,088 with $6,567 in property tax.
How does 688 Ford Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 7.6% above the last sale price of $80,000.
When was 688 Ford Ave built?
688 Ford Ave was built in 1975.
How does 688 Ford Ave compare to others on Ford Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Ford Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Ford Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 688 Ford Ave?
688 Ford Ave is a 5 bed, 3 bath, 1,800 sqft, 9,148 sqft lot single_family.
Is 688 Ford Ave a flip candidate?
No — 688 Ford Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 688 Ford Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 688 Ford Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+1.4%
Implied 1-yr
+5.7%
2026 Q3
$347.5K
2026 Q4
$352K
ZIP 60120 — Median Price History + Forecast
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