186 Du Bois Avenue, Elgin, Illinois 60123
$455,000
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For Sale
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| Status: | Active |
| Sqft: | 4,592 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $99 |
| Beds: | 5 |
| Baths: | 3 |
| Year Built: | 1930 |
| Property Taxes: | $9,291 |
| Days On Market: | 11 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
Significant Price Adjustment-Unbeatable Space & Value in a Quiet Residential Area! Nestled within a highly desirable, established neighborhood, this property is the ultimate setup for entrepreneurs, contractors, clients, or anyone looking for a rare buildable double lot, extensive storage capacity, and ample parking spaces. This unique brick-accented home offers an astounding 4,592 total square feet of space, providing unmatched versatility and future expansion potential. Perfect for managing large personal vehicles, private equipment, inventory, or setting up a massive personal workshop, the exterior features an extensive amount of parking space, one 2-car detached garage, a solid concrete slab installed in 2023, and a custom-designed storage shed built in 2024. Bring your cosmetic design vision to transform the expansive interior and build massive long-term value throughout. Original hardwood floors run throughout the home, waiting to be beautifully refinished, while vintage-style pocket doors in some areas add exceptional character and charm. Enjoy ultimate peace of mind with high-ticket structural and mechanical items already completed: Dual-Zone HVAC: Furnaces & A/Cs installed 2016 (1st-floor A/C updated 2021). Fully serviced in 2025 with new components and 2 smart thermostats. Roof & Infrastructure: Front half and side dent area replaced 2023; back half replaced 2016. Water heater from 2018. Garage doors/transmitters replaced 2022. The main living layout features a warm main living room highlighted by a classic brick fireplace. A substantial rear addition completed in 2016 beautifully expands the living zones, delivering an expansive 1st-floor family room and a stunning, sun-drenched sunroom that features gorgeous French windows and French doors. The sunroom serves as a complete, striking architectural feature leading up to the additional flex room, which functions perfectly as your home office space while offering seamless indoor-outdoor living with direct access to the spacious 2-tier deck. The floor plan also includes a private 4th bedroom and a massive primary bedroom suite complete with an oversized walk-in closet and a private master bathroom featuring a double vanity, walk-in shower, and separate soaker tub. The kitchen highlights stainless appliances, granite counters, and ample cabinetry. The basement provides exceptional additional storage or a blank canvas for extra living space. Eligible for a $5,000 Chase Homebuyer Grant! Offered as-is. Bring your design ideas today!
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
| — | |
| Colonial | |
| 1930 | |
| Finished, Storage Space, Full | |
| 1,594 (1,594 finished) | |
| Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding, Brick | |
| Asphalt | |
| — | |
| No | |
| — |
| Kane | |
| — | |
| 0 / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Public | |
| Public Sewer | |
| Central Air | |
| Gas, Forced Air | |
| 12784929 | |
| 0615280013 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Highland Elementary School |
46 | — | |
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Middle School
Kimball Middle School |
46 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Larkin High School |
46 | Not in DB | |
|
Alternate High School
Central School Program |
— | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct, 2026 | Listed for sale | $455,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: 26X13
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: 17X12
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: 13X11
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: 13X11
Floor Type: Hardwood
Full Bathrooms: 3
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Dimensions: 13X13
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: 12X11
Floor Type: Ceramic Tile
Features: Eating Area-Table Space, Granite Counters
Dimensions: 13X9
Floor Type: Ceramic Tile
Dimensions: 26X13
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: 13X12
Floor Type: Hardwood
Rooms: Heated Sun Room, Bedroom 5, Workshop, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet
Name: Heated Sun Room
Dimensions: 18X9
Floor Type: Tile
Name: Bedroom 5
Dimensions: 13X11
Floor Type: —
Name: Work Room
Dimensions: 16X13
Floor Type: Other
Name: Recreation Room
Dimensions: 30X11
Floor Type: Other
Name: Recreation Rm
Dimensions: 23X21
Floor Type: Other
Name: Walk In Closet
Dimensions: 12X7
Floor Type: —
Other Specifics
| 2.5 | |
| Concrete Perimeter | |
| Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage | |
| Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Chute, Sink | |
| Hardwood | |
| Deck | |
| Fenced | |
| Shed(s) | |
| — | |
| Mature Trees | |
| 106X130 | |
| Unfinished | |
| Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr | |
| 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Workshop | |
| Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s) | |
| Not in DB | |
| Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights | |
| — | |
| Wood Burning, Includes Accessories |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,291 |
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