Kane County, Illinois
South Elgin Real Estate and Local Guide
South Elgin is a village in eastern Kane County that sits on both sides of the Fox River in the Fox River Valley. It was originally settled around an 1847 gristmill dam and known as Clintonville before adopting its current name in 1897. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know South Elgin best.
About the area
Living in South Elgin, IL
Money magazine named South Elgin to its list of America's Best Places to Live in 2007 and again in 2011.
The housing market
Homes in South Elgin
- About 81 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 68 percent of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median owner-occupied home value is about $296,100.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes South Elgin home
Fox River Trolley Museum
Railroad museum operating antique electric trolleys along a Fox River line in continuous operation since 1896
Panton Mill Park
Riverfront park at 10 N. Water Street with a splash pad, band shell, and picnic shelter near the Fox River dam
Fox River Trail
Paved regional bike and walking trail that runs along the Fox River through South Elgin
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.