GORGEOUS WEST-SIDE PLAQUED PAINTED LADY WITH FOUR LEVELS OF LIVING SPACE. BUILT IN 1893 FOR A&A KROGSRUD, AN EMPLOYEE OF ELGINS WATCH CO. THIS HOME HAS BEEN MODERNIZED WHILE KEEPING THE ORIGINAL FEATURES. ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS AND MILLWORK TROUGHOUT, PILLARS, CROWN, POCKET DOORS, OPEN STAIRCASE AND STAINED GLASS ARE JUST SOME OF THE FEATURES. WRAP AROUND FRONT PORCH WITH SEPARATE DOOR FROM DINING ROOM. LIBRARY ROOM WITH COMPLETE FLOOR TO CEILING BOOKSHELVES ON ALL WALLS. FAMILY ROOM WITH WB FIREPLACE AND PICTURE WINDOWS OVERLOOKING YARD. FRONT AND REAR STAIRCASES TO BOTH 2ND LEVEL AND BASEMENT. BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN WITH CUSTOM CABINETS AND GRANITE COUNTERS. FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT WITH MEDIA ROOM/WET BAR, BATH AND CELLAR DOOR. MASTER SUITE ON 3RD LEVEL WITH VAULTED CEILINGS, THREE SKYLIGHTS, SITTING ROOM, WALK-IN CLOSET, TURRET ROOM WITH WHIRLPOOL BATH. UPDATED KITCHEN AND ALL FIVE BATHS UPDATED. HOME HAS NEWER WINDOWS THROUGHOUT, NEWER ROOF (2020), UPDATED PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC, 2 GFA FURNACES WITH CENTRAL AIR, RADON MITIGATION SYSTEM AND ADDT'L INSULATION INSTALLED.
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Price cut: $20K (10/15)
$459,900
331 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123
5beds
4,069sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1893
8,448 Square Feet Lot
$442,800 Zestimate®
$113/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully finished basementFloor to ceiling bookshelvesOriginal hardwood floorsStained glassSitting roomBeautiful kitchenLibrary room
- 164 days |
- 1,638 |
- 150 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 20, 2025 at 10:07pm
Listing courtesy of:
Ben Henrikson 847-931-7500,
RE/MAX Horizon
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12407164
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Sitting Room, Foyer, Office, Library, Recreation Room, Game Room, Media Room, Sewing Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr)
- Level: Third
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Third
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Library
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Media room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Office
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X7
Other
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Third
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
- Central Air, None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,346
- Total interior livable area: 4,069 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,277
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 8,448 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 64 X 132
Details
- Parcel number: 0623232007
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Shake Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1893
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $113/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $271,992
- Annual tax amount: $7,255
- Date on market: 7/1/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$442,800
$421,000 - $465,000
$4,075/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | Price change | $459,900-4.2%$113/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12407164 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Price change | $479,900-4%$118/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12407164 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2025 | Price change | $499,900-4.8%$123/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12407164 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000+496.6%$129/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12407164 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2017 | Sold | $88,000-53.4%$22/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,256 +15.2% | $90,664 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $6,300 +5.8% | $81,908 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $5,956 +4.6% | $74,686 +7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,225/mo
Principal & interest
$2255
Property taxes
$809
Home insurance
$161
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Southwest Elgin
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lowrie Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Abbott Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Larkin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 46
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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