
653 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
What This House Offers
Single family 2 bedroom 1 bath home with full basement. Fenced in backyard with large deck area and a 1 car garage! Laundry area in basement with plenty of... storage. Home is updated and retains its original charm with all original woodwork. Convenient location close to expressways,shopping and entertainment. MLS# MRD12694597
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Unit
- $1,800 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 720 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Air Conditioning
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Garages
653 Jay St is a single-family home for rent in Elgin, IL
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- Garage
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Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1915
- Aluminum Siding
- Asphalt Roof
- Block Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Mud Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Historic or Period Millwork
- Living Room
- 1-Story Property
- Family Room
- Window Screens
- 720 Sq Ft Home
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
Flooring
- Laminate Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Unfinished Basement
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Lot Details
- Corner Lot
- Fenced
Schools
- Huff Elementary School
- Ellis Middle School
- Gifford Street High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Public Water Source
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $1,800
- Property Available on 2026-07-02
- 12 Month Lease Term
Community Details
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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Elgin, IL 60120

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Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active73 / 100
Travel and Transit



Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Huff Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Ellis Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
St. Mary School
Grades PK-8
Private
Elgin High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Larkin Center-Park Row
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Elgin Community College
Drive: 7 min (3.3 mi)
Harper College
Drive: 22 min (14.2 mi)
Discover Southeast Elgin-Kane, Elgin, IL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 653 Jay St proximity to Clock Tower Plaza. Clock Tower Plaza is 1.5 miles away.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 653 Jay St has limited public transit, including 5 transit stops within 7.1 miles. Transit options include National Street Station and Elgin Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 653 Jay St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.1 miles, including Bluff Spring Fen Nature Preserve, Lords Park, and Elgin Public Museum.
Airports
Living in Southeast Elgin-Kane provides easy access to Chicago O'Hare International, located just 36 minutes from 653 Jay St. Another nearby airport is Chicago Midway International, located 37.9 miles away.
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