715 S 2nd Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

$374,900 Asking Price

4 beds
2 baths
1,983  sqft
Built in 1915

Step into this turn-of-the-century home located walking distance to downtown St. Charles. Almost 2000 square feet with gracious 9-foot ceilings throughout the main floor creates an immediate sense of grandeur, while meticulously preserved woodwork and trimwork showcases the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The welcoming front porch has a classic bead board ceiling and is the perfect setting for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Beyond the entry door, the spacious living room immediately captures attention with its stunning inlay hardwood floors that creates subtle pattern underfoot. The family room has a striking coffered ceiling, custom built-in cabinetry, featuring original glass-front displays, which provides both beauty and function while honoring the home's historic charm. The dining room is adjacent adding space for entertaining. The kitchen features St. Charles cabinetry and is connected to the sunroom with a wood burning stove and opens up to the backyard. There are 4 bedrooms upstairs and the master has a walk-in closet. Full 3rd floor attic for additional possible finished space. The full basement is dry and great for storage. There is a 2-car garage and a spacious shed. Deep yard, HVAC 2014, newer appliances, brand new roof (October 2024) new gutters in November 2024. This is a premiere location! Needs some cosmetic work, sold "as is"

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features
Rooms:
Sun Room
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Dining:
Separate
Basement:
Full
A/C:
None
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Fireplace:
Wood Burning Stove, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Cedar, Porch Screened
Style:
Farmhouse
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
2 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
303
County:
Kane

Lot

Zoning:
0934179024

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
The HomeCourt Real Estate, Joyce Courtney

About Saint Charles, IL

Housing

Number of Units
20,731
Median Home Value
$367,698
Median Rent
$1,310

21.09% of housing units are renter occupied.

3.98% are vacant.

Commute

Car
59.99%
Public Transportation
2.82%
Walk to Work
0.89%
Work from Home
35.64%
Other
0.45%

The median travel time to work is 21 minutes.

People

Population
56,271
Median Age
40.50
Median Household Size
2.91

Education

High School
16.66%
Associate’s Degree
7.67%
Bachelor’s Degree
30.27%
Graduate Degree
18.91%

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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