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ActiveMLS #: 127474731 / 365 Beds · 2.5 Baths · 3,276 sq ft
$585,000
501 Glenwood Trail, Elgin IL, 60120
Est. payment: $4,250/mo · 20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.95%, principal, interest, and taxes per the listing
Price per sq ft
$179
Built in
1953
Property size
3,276 sq ft
Lot size
0.5 acres
Property type
Detached Single
Listed by Cecilia Whitt with J.W. Reedy Realty
Questions about this home: Nick Rife, Rife Realty, (815) 258-1471 or Nick@RifeRealty.com
Overview
SELLER IS WILLING TO OFFER BUYER $7000 CLOSING COST CREDIT IF PROPERTY CLOSES BY 10/30/26. An exceptional home located in an exceptionally secluded area of Elgin. This is a custom-built home! Experience tranquility in this mature, wooded half acre lot. It feels like a vacation home - all year round! Located 2 minutes from the Fox River walking/bike path and I-90. 25 minutes to O'Hare Airport and Woodfield Mall, the property sits elevated on a gentle hill, offering picturesque views of the professionally landscaped grounds. Both the front and backyard provide a peaceful, private retreat landscaping highlighted by a stunning, illuminated water fountain, creating a peaceful and picturesque setting day and night. Upon entering this solidly built beautiful home, you're welcomed by a spacious living room featuring a huge picture window. From there, you flow into the inviting family room and dining area surrounded by extra-large picture windows and a wood burning fireplace. The kitchen offers a charm with solid wood cabinets. There are plenty of storage areas as well as stainless steel appliances. The kitchen has an eating area with a large picture window overlooking the secluded rear yard, patio and custom fountain. Travertine and oak flooring add warmth and character throughout the home. A recently updated three season room offers an additional space to relax and enjoy the surrounding views. The main level primary bedroom provides generous space with walk in closet and is complemented by a newly renovated bathroom with a huge walk in shower, custom double sink vanity and a heated floor. This five bedroom home features two full baths that have been remodeled with high-end finishes. There are additional 1/2 baths located in the home. Upstairs, you'll find three sizable bedrooms with walk-in closets, along with a loft area. The second-floor bathroom has been remodeled and customized with an oversized champagne bubble bathtub. The finished basement includes a versatile living area, a large utility room, and a convenient half bath located off the laundry room. Another storage feature is the extra clean crawlspace. The home includes numerous updates, making it a comfortable and inviting place to relax and take in the scenery. Enjoy the surrounding nature year round-whether birdwatching or spotting deer that occasionally wander through the yard. The expanded two car garage provides extra storage. Just a short drive to downtown where you'll find shopping, entertainment and dining. This is a MUST SEE HOME. Come and experience the relaxing surroundings.
Location
501 Glenwood Trail, Elgin IL, 60120
- Township
- Elgin
- County
- Kane
- Area
- Elgin
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 2
- Total rooms
- 11
- Living area
- 3,276 sq ft (Assessor)
- Interior features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances
- Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Fireplaces
- 1 (Family Room)
- Basement
- Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Rec/Family Area, Partial
- Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
- Heating
- Steam, Zoned, Radiant Floor
Exterior and lot
- Construction
- Brick, Cedar
Listing details
- MLS number
- 12747473
- Status
- Active
- Property type
- Detached Single
- Year built
- 1953
- Town
- Elgin
- ZIP
- 60120
- Updated
- Sep 20, 2026
Estimate your payment
Term, years
Your monthly payment will be
$4,250
Principal, interest, and estimated taxes.
Loan $468,000 Down $117,000
- Principal and interest
- $3,098
- Property taxes (2025, per the listing)
- $1,152
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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