186 N Du Bois Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS # 12784929)

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PRICE $455,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 5
BATHS 2.5
HOME SIZE 4,592 sqft
LOT SIZE n/a

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 with 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!

DAYS ON MARKET 1 LAST UPDATED 10/14/2026
YEAR BUILT 1930 COMMUNITY Elgin
GARAGE SPACES 2.5 COUNTY Kane
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
School District Larkin High School
Elementary School Highland Elementary School
Jr. High School Kimball Middle School
High School Larkin High School


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
AREA Elgin
BASEMENT Finished, Full, Storage Space, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Aluminum Siding, Brick, Steel Siding, Vinyl Siding
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Natural Gas
INTERIOR Bookcases, Built-in Features, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
LOT 0
LOT DIMENSIONS 106X130
PARKING Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage, Driveway
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE Colonial
TAXES 9290.84
WATER Public
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