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Active Under ContractMLS #: 127413801 / 303 Beds · 2.5 Baths · 2,358 sq ft
$458,000
1125 Forest Drive, Elgin IL, 60123
Est. payment: $3,314/mo · 20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.95%, principal, interest, and taxes per the listing
Price per sq ft
$194
Built in
1961
Property size
2,358 sq ft
Lot size
0.611 acres
Property type
Detached Single
Listed by Elizabeth Adams with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Questions about this home: Nick Rife, Rife Realty, (815) 258-1471 or Nick@RifeRealty.com
Overview
Set beneath a canopy of lovely, towering oak trees, this well maintained all-brick ranch offers timeless charm, spacious living, and an ideal location on more than .60 wooded acres in a highly desirable neighborhood. Home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on the main level and a 4th bedroom in expansive lower level. From the moment you enter, the welcoming foyer sets the tone with beautiful hardwood floors that continue through the dining room, family room, and kitchen. The updated kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring crisp white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a gray subway-tile backsplash, and a center island with breakfast-bar seating. The open floor design flows seamlessly into the spacious family room, creating the perfect setting for everyday living and entertaining. A striking two-way wood-burning masonry fireplace connects the family room to the formal living room, adding warmth and character to both spaces. The formal dining room provides an elegant backdrop for gatherings with classic wainscoting and chair-rail detailing. The inviting primary suite features a walk-in closet and updated private bath with a shower. Two additional bedrooms are conveniently located nearby and share a beautifully updated hall bath. The heated sunroom offers a bright and welcoming space to enjoy throughout the seasons, with southern exposure providing wonderful natural light year-round. Just outside, 24' x 18' treated-wood deck overlooks large backyard. Mature trees and lush landscaping create a peaceful backdrop for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing and enjoying nature. The finished basement offers exceptional versatility, featuring a spacious recreation room and an additional flexible room with a closet that can easily be used as a fourth bedroom, home office, gym, or playroom. A large storage room and convenient laundry closet add valuable functionality and organization. New Roof 2024, water heater 2023, windows & HVAC 2018. 1125 Forest Drive features a beautiful natural setting, many updates, versatile spacious living spaces, and solid all-brick construction. Enjoy an exceptional location within walking distance to Century Oaks Elementary School, approximately four minutes from the Big Timber Metra Station, and less than eight minutes from the Elgin Metra Station. Conveniently close to shopping and dining, with easy access to I-90, this home offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, convenience, and timeless charm.
Location
1125 Forest Drive, Elgin IL, 60123
- Township
- Elgin
- County
- Kane
- Subdivision
- Century Oaks
- Area
- Elgin
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Total rooms
- 9
- Living area
- 2,358 sq ft (Assessor)
- Interior features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Appliances
- Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Laminate
- Fireplaces
- 1 (Family Room, Living Room)
- Basement
- Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Partial
- Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Listing details
- MLS number
- 12741380
- Status
- Active Under Contract
- Property type
- Detached Single
- Year built
- 1961
- Town
- Elgin
- ZIP
- 60123
- Updated
- Sep 14, 2026
Estimate your payment
Term, years
Your monthly payment will be
$3,314
Principal, interest, and estimated taxes.
Loan $366,400 Down $91,600
- Principal and interest
- $2,425
- Property taxes (2025, per the listing)
- $889
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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