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ActiveMLS #: 127186271 / 595 Beds · 2.5 Baths · 4,592 sq ft
$474,900
186 N Du Bois Avenue, Elgin IL, 60123
Est. payment: $3,289/mo · 20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.95%, principal, interest, and taxes per the listing
Price per sq ft
$103
Built in
1930
Property size
4,592 sq ft
Property type
Detached Single
Listed by Leticia Lara with HomeSmart Connect LLC
Questions about this home: Nick Rife, Rife Realty, (815) 258-1471 or Nick@RifeRealty.com
Overview
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!
Location
186 N Du Bois Avenue, Elgin IL, 60123
- Township
- Elgin
- County
- Kane
- Area
- Elgin
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Total rooms
- 12
- Living area
- 4,592 sq ft (Assessor)
- Interior features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Workshop
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Chute, Sink
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Fireplaces
- 1 (Living Room)
- Basement
- Finished, Storage Space, Full
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Listing details
- MLS number
- 12718627
- Status
- Active
- Property type
- Detached Single
- Year built
- 1930
- Town
- Elgin
- ZIP
- 60123
- Updated
- Sep 17, 2026
Estimate your payment
Term, years
Your monthly payment will be
$3,289
Principal, interest, and estimated taxes.
Loan $379,920 Down $94,980
- Principal and interest
- $2,515
- Property taxes (2025, per the listing)
- $774
Ballpark estimated payments for planning. Not a quote or a preapproval.
What this estimate includes
Principal, interest, and property taxes: the listing's reported bill when MRED has one, otherwise an estimate from typical corridor rates. Insurance and any PMI are not included, and this is not an offer of credit. Your real number depends on your credit, the lender, and the property.
Talk to Nick and he will connect you with one of his preferred lenders for a real figure.
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