515 Preston Avenue, Elgin, Illinois 60120
$399,000
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For Sale
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| Status: | Active |
| Sqft: | 2,275 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $175 |
| Beds: | 3 |
| Baths: | 2 |
| Year Built: | 1940 |
| Property Taxes: | $3,206 |
| Days On Market: | 16 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
A Fairytale Home with a Heavenly Backyard! Step into the charm of this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, where a beautiful entrance welcomes you into spacious rooms and abundant storage. A separate sunroom offers a peaceful place to relax, and the newer kitchen features a Frigidaire refrigerator (2025), Frigidaire oven/range (2023), and Bosch dishwasher (2023). Recent updates include a tankless water heater (2024) and a new A/C unit (2025); the roof is approximately 10 years old. The basement is a cozy retreat, with custom white built-in shelves and lower cabinets that create the feel of a private library, which is part of the recreational room for relaxing or gathering. Outside, enjoy a heavenly backyard quiet, beautiful setting filled with lovely plants and flowers. The backyard is fully enclosed and gated, creating a welcoming space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The backyard also features a new shed for storing gardening tools and outdoor essentials, and the home includes a one-car garage. Located in a family-oriented Elgin area, the home is near the Fox River Trail, Lords Park, the Elgin Public Museum, Downtown Elgin, the Hemmens Cultural Center, the Grand Victoria Riverboat, and Santa's Village in East Dundee. Own this home before the end of this year! SOLD AS/IS.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1940 | |
| Finished, Full | |
| Frame | |
| Asphalt | |
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| Pond | |
| — |
| Kane | |
| — | |
| 0 / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Public | |
| Public Sewer | |
| Central Air | |
| Natural Gas, Forced Air | |
| No | |
| 12781035 | |
| 0612479005 |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov, 2009 | Sold | $170,000 | MRED MLS |
| 22 Oct, 2009 | Under contract | $174,900 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $179,900 | MRED MLS |
| 16 Jul, 2009 | Listed for sale | $184,900 | MRED MLS |
| 9 Oct, 2026 | Listed for sale | $399,000 | MRED MLS |
Some photos of this home have been virtually staged.
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: 31X11
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: 12X10
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: 12X11
Floor Type: Hardwood
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Dimensions: 16X10
Floor Type: Vinyl
Features: Eating Area-Table Space
Dimensions: 11X10
Floor Type: Vinyl
Dimensions: 20X12
Floor Type: Hardwood
Rooms: Recreation Room, Screened Porch
Name: Recreation Room
Dimensions: 27X29
Floor Type: Carpet
Name: Screened Porch
Dimensions: 12X10
Floor Type: Hardwood
Other Specifics
| 1 | |
| Concrete Perimeter | |
| Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage | |
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| Patio | |
| Fenced | |
| Water Heater | |
| — | |
| — | |
| 54 X 132 | |
| Dormer | |
| None | |
| Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom | |
| Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer | |
| Not in DB | |
| Curbs, Street Paved | |
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| Wood Burning |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $4,488 |
| 2026 | $3,206 |
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