Housing - Elgin, Illinois

From urban, suburban, historical, and everything in between - Elgin has a neighborhood and home just for you! You can buy a spacious, multi-bedroom home with an expansive yard for what you'd pay for a tiny condo in the large city. But if it's a sleek city condo or row house with a rooftop deck you want, we have those too.

Elgin is a city that will make you feel welcome and at home. Our community is culturally diverse, values self-expression and prides itself on being open, friendly, and creative - but our residents all have one thing in common: they proudly call Elgin home.

And remember our location is unique: any place in the world seems to be only a hop, skip, or a jump away! Metra, the area’s local commuter train, offers direct access to downtown Chicago from three Elgin stations. Home owners also have easy access to I-90, which puts our customers only half an hour from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. These conveniences and many more make new homes in Elgin Illinois the perfect place to live without the travel restrictions.

	Urban With trendy loft condos in historic storefront buildings or new townhomes along the beautiful river walk, living in downtown Elgin, Illinois offers an urban lifestyle, at a fraction of the cost in Chicago. Offering a quick walk to Metra, downtown restaurants, shops, post office, library, and many other downtown Elgin ammedities, young professionals are finding downtown Elgin the trendy place to be! In addition, Elgin’s downtown is fast becoming the arts center for the suburbs, offering many theatre performances, nightclubs and arts activities centered right in Elgin’s downtown area.

	Suburban Home owners in the Elgin area have access to almost 1,200 acres of parks and scenic riverfront areas, and over 4,000 acres of forest preserves, nature trails and bike paths. Elgin, Illinois is a great place for recreational family activities such as visiting the Historic Lord’s Park with features like an aquatic park, a zoo, picnic areas and a museum. Another park available to Elgin locals is Wing Park which has features like sports fields, tennis courts, an aquatic center, a band shell and a play area. Elgin also has over 40 public and private golf courses available for enjoyment and relaxation. Moving to Elgin Illinois has many benefits for customers of all ages due to the many local activities this city provides.

	Historical Elgin is proud to have three Historic Districts Spring/Douglas Historic District Elgin National Watch Historic District D.C.Cook/Lovell Area Historic District each on the National Register of Historic Places. Over the last twenty years, millions of dollars have been invested in these and other older neighborhoods to restore and renovate hundreds of homes, from spacious vintage Victorians to modest workers cottages. City grant dollars coupled with private investment has revitalized these beautiful old neighborhoods, bringing new families and new energy to these beautiful old neighborhoods. Located near the downtown area, these neighborhoods offer the convenience of walking to amenities such as the Gail Borden Public Library, Metra Station, Hemmens Cultural Center and Centre of Elgin park & recreation facility. Elgin, Il: Best Old House Neighborhoods: Editors' Picks - "This Old House Magazine"

	Everything In Between Where do you want to live? Whether you are in the market for a quaint family-friendly neighborhood bungalow, a high-rise condo downtown, an age-restricted community that promotes a quiet, child-free lifestyle, a retirement community, a gated community or an upscale new home with a wealth of amenities, there is no shortage to the supply of housing options in Elgin. With so many options to choose from, where do you begin? A qualified, licensed, Chamber member Realtor can be an invaluable tool for helping you finalize your selection.

If you would like more information about becoming a member of the Elgin Area Chamber, please fill out our membership inquiry form or call us at 847-741-5660.

Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce
31 South Grove Avenue • P.O. Box 648 • Elgin, Illinois 60120
Tel: (847) 741-5660 • Fax: (847) 741-5677

Homes that will express you!

Urban

Suburban

Historical

Everything In Between