903 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, Illinois 60120


$499,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 3,156
Cost/Sqft: $158
Beds: 4
Baths: 3
Year Built: 1904
Property Taxes: $7,721
Days On Market: 93
Lot Size: 0,22
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Description

STUNNING VICTORIAN CORNER LOT GEM SET IN ELGIN'S GOLD COAST SPRING DOUGLAS HISTORIC DISTRICT AND FEATURED IN 2018'S HISTORIC HOUSE WALK TOUR! THIS 4 BEDROOM/ 2.1 BATH QUEEN ANNE STYLE HOME FEATURES THE CHARM AND ELEGANCE OF YESTERYEAR WITH ALL OF TODAY'S MODERN UPDATES AND CONVENIENCES. YOUR NEW WIDE, DEEP, FRONT PORCH DECK 2025 GREETS YOU AND IS PERFECT FOR MORNING COFFEE, AFTERNOON TEA, OR YOUR EVENING COCKTAIL. AS YOU ENTER IN TO THE VESTIBULE WITH ORIGINAL TILE, SOLID WOOD WAINSCOTTING, AND GUEST CLOSET, YOU ARE WHISKED AWAY TO THE TRANQUILITY AND PEACE OF YOUR COZY SITTING PARLOR, LIVING ROOM AREA, DINING ROOM AREA, HARDWOOD FLOORS, AND STUNNING WOOD STAIRCASE FEATURING A READING BENCH NOOK AND A BREATHTAKING STAINED GLASS WINDOW. ORIGINAL TRIM, WITH CARVED MILLWORK THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE ADDING THAT RICHNESS TO EVERY ROOM. A BRAND NEW GOURMET CHEF'S KITCHEN RENOVATIONS DONE IN 2024 WITH NEW WATERPROOF PLANK FLOORING, FARMHOUSE CABINETS, QUARTZ COUNTERS, SUBWAY TILE BACKSPLASH, HIGH END STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, ENDLESS COUNTER SPACE, BUTLER/SERVING SPACE, AND A SEPARATE EAT IN BREAKFAST AREA COMPLETE WITH BANQUET SITTING, FAN/LIGHT, AND MEDALLION TILED CEILING ALL WITH A VIEW TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL FENCED IN YARD. UPDATED HALF BATH 2018 ON MAIN FLOOR ADDS CONVENIENCE. OFFICE AREA ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM IS PRIVATE AND CAN BE A FLEX ROOM TOO. SECOND FLOOR FEATURES 4 BEDROOMS ALL WITH HARDWOOD FLOORING, BEAUTIFUL NATURAL LIGHT FROM ALL ANGLES, AND CLOSET SPACES. SECOND BEDROOM WAS ADAPTED INTO A SECOND FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM WITH SINK FOR EASE AND CONVENIENCE WHILE STILL DOUBLING AS AN OFFICE/STUDY. SECOND LEVEL BATH WAS UPDATED IN 2018 BOASTING TILED FLOORS, SHOWER/TUB COMBINATION, WHITE CABINET AND MARBLE VANITY. THIRD LEVEL WALK UP ATTIC CONVERSION 2020 OFFERS WORK OUT AREA, PLAY ROOM, STORAGE, CRAFT ROOM- THE IDEAS ARE ENDLESS! FINISHED BASEMENT WITH WALKOUT ACCESS IS YOUR ENTERTAINMENT HAVEN FEATURING A RECREATION AREA, KITCHENETTE/BAR AREA, STORAGE, ANOTHER LAUNDRY AREA, AND A FULL BATHROOM GORGEOUS RENOVATION. THIS SECOND BATHROOM FEATURES TILED FLOORS, MASSIVE WALK IN SHOWER,AND HUGE VANITY CABINET. OTHER HOME HIGHLIGHTS:NEW GARAGE SIDE DOOR 2025, BOILER 2024, WATER HEATER 2024, BASEBOARD RADIANT HEAT, BACKYARD FENCE 2023, WASHER/DRYER 2023, A/C 2022. THIS HOME IS CLOSE TO BIKE TRAILS, RIVER ACCESS, AWARD WINNING LIBRARY, DOWNTOWN SPECIALTY SHOPS, DINING, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES NOT TO MENTION YOUR OWN PRIVATE SEATS ON YOUR PORCH FOR THE 4TH OF JULY PARADE! AFTER A LONG HARD DAY AT WORK, THIS GEM BRINGS YOU BACK TO LIVING IN THE BEAUTY AND TIMELESS ELEGANCE OF THIS ERA! CALL THIS HOME!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1904
No
0.22
Kane
— / Not Applicable
12440714
0611278008

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Mckinley Elementary School
46
Middle School
Larsen Middle School
46 Not in DB
High School
Central School Program
46 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
3 Jun, 2013 Sold $179,900 MRED MLS
28 Mar, 2013 Under contract $179,900 MRED MLS
Last price change $194,900 MRED MLS
3 Mar, 2013 Listed for sale $194,900 MRED MLS
30 Nov, 2020 Sold $356,000 MRED MLS
31 Oct, 2020 Under contract $365,000 MRED MLS
22 Oct, 2020 Listed for sale $365,000 MRED MLS
22 Sep, 2025 Sold $499,000 MRED MLS
24 Aug, 2025 Under contract $499,000 MRED MLS
6 Aug, 2025 Listed for sale $499,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2
53 X 179
Finished,Full,Interior Stair
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2013 $5,942
2020 $6,576
2025 $7,721

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