About This Home

This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 186 N Du Bois Avenue in Elgin, IL is listed for $455,000 ($99 per sqft). Built in 1930, the home offers 4,592 sqft of living space on a N/A lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1930
  • 2 stories
  • 3 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1930

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

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 wit

h 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!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,433/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$329
Interest$1,972
Insurance$133

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

186 N Du Bois Avenue

Elgin, IL 60123

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

1st Floor BedroomBuilt-in FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s)BookcasesHistoric/Period MlwkOpen FloorplanGranite CountersWorkshop

Property Details

Flooring

Hardwood

Construction

Aluminum Siding Vinyl Siding Steel Siding Brick

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

GarageDrivewayOpen

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 186 N Du Bois Avenue is listed at $455,000 ($99/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,434 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1930, 2 stories, 3 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s).

This property is listed by Leticia Lara.

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Leticia Lara

Agent at HomeSmart Connect Real Estate

Listed by HomeSmart Connect Real Estate · Broker phone: (847) 495-5000 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 12784929· Source: Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC· 18 days on PropertySimple

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186 N Du Bois Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123

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