427 Du Page Street, Elgin, IL 60120

$359,000 Asking Price

4 beds
2 baths
1,929  sqft
Built in 1930

Charming Cotswold English cottage nestled in the heart of Elgin's renowned Historic District. This home seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern comforts. This home showcases beautiful architectural design both inside and out, including, rusticated masonry brick, rough stone coining, and a slate roof. Inside, you will love the arched doorways and stunning woodwork throughout. The spacious living room features wood ceiling beams, gas/wood burning fireplace, refinished hardwood flooring, and custom built-in bookshelves. Sitting room with French doors and crown molding adds even more living/entertaining space. The updated kitchen boasts 42 inch cherry cabinets with crown molding, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, built-in pantry, and a quaint breakfast nook. The formal dining room is perfect for entertaining. There is also a convenient main floor powder room that has been updated. Upstairs includes 4 bedrooms, including access to the balcony overlooking the picturesque backyard and pond. There is also a completely updated bathroom with wainscoting and custom tiled shower. So many updates: All knob and tube wiring has been replaced 3 years ago, 3 zoned AC was added, sewer cleaned out from house to street, furnace (2023- radiators are decorative only), plumbing pipes replaced with copper, windows new (upstairs, basement, and door) and fence (2024) . Situated in a vibrant historic district, you'll enjoy proximity to Elgin's quaint shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Don't miss your chance to own this unique cottage home with both history and elegance!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room
Rooms:
Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Foyer
Master Bath:
Soaking Tub
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
In Unit
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Window/Wall Units - 2
Heating:
Steam
Fireplace:
Gas Starter, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick, Balcony, Patio
Style:
English
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 1

Construction

Roofing:
Slate
General:
2 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, 0.0, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
46
County:
Kane

Lot

Zoning:
0613330005

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC, Sarah Leonard

About Elgin, IL

Housing

Number of Units
44,220
Median Home Value
$223,701
Median Rent
$988

28.65% of housing units are renter occupied.

4.48% are vacant.

Commute

Car
70.43%
Public Transportation
1.61%
Walk to Work
0.89%
Work from Home
25.21%
Other
1.60%

The median travel time to work is 23 minutes.

People

Population
128,336
Median Age
36.70
Median Household Size
2.99

Education

High School
24.84%
Associate’s Degree
8.73%
Bachelor’s Degree
17.61%
Graduate Degree
9.48%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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