26 S Melrose Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123

$299,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,392  sqft
Built in 1950

West Side Elgin Home with Exceptional Features! This charming home, just a short walk from K-12 schools, offers a full enclosed fence and a versatile layout with 3 bedrooms and a full basement-perfect for additional living space or rental potential. Key mechanical updates include a new roof (2022) and double-pane windows (2017), ensuring energy efficiency and peace of mind. The 2-car garage (400 sq ft) features an attached gas line for heating and extra electrical outlets for your projects. The updated kitchen showcases modern appliances (most under 2 years old), Corian countertops, and a Gourmet sink. Enjoy the convenience of two laundry rooms and a rough-in for an additional full bathroom in the basement, complete with fixtures ready to finish. Step outside to a 15x13 bi-level deck (2019) and a unique cinderblock grill, perfect for entertaining. Don't miss this opportunity-contact us for more details!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
Rooms:
Bedroom 5, Office, Utility Room-Lower Level, Other Room, Storage, Deck
Master Bath:
Separate Shower
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Common Area, Multiple Locations, Sink
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Vinyl Siding, Deck, Outdoor Grill, Other, Other, Shed(s), Garage(s)
Style:
Bungalow
Parking:
Off Street, Driveway, Additional Parking, Direct Access, Enclosed, More Than 1 Spc/Unit, Rear/Side Entry, Parking spaces: 6

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
2 Stories, Concrete Perimeter

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
0615408014

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva, Michael Angelo Herrera

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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