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427 Du Page Street

Elgin, IL 60120

4 beds
2 baths
1,929 sqft
8,184 sqft lot
$186 per sqft
1930 build
– on site

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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!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12152538 —

The Building

Year Built:

1930
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

English
Roof:

Slate
Basement:

Full
Exterior Features:

Balcony, Patio
Window Features:

All
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

1929
Total SqFt:

3279
Upper SqFt:

1929
Basement SqFt:

1350
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

1350
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Rooms Total:

9
Room Type:

Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Foyer
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

In Unit

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1929

Location

Directions:

Chicago Street to Channing, south to DuPage, west to home
Location:

28889
Location:

289

The Property

Parcel Number:

0613330005
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard, Pond(s), Mature Trees, Sidewalks, Streetlights
Lot Size Dimensions:

66 X 124
Lot Size Source:

County Records
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

6444

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Steam
Cooling:

Window/Wall Units - 2

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Schools

Elementary School:

Channing Memorial Elementary Sch
Elementary School District:

46
Middle Or Junior School:

Ellis Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

46
High School:

Elgin High School
High School District:

46

The Community

Subdivision Name:

James T Giffords
Community Features:

Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

1
Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

1
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Extra Units

Other Structures:

None

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$208/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price
10/21/24 Oct 21, 2024	Sold	MRED	$359,000
9/9/24 Sep 9, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$359,000
9/6/24 Sep 6, 2024	Listed / Active	MRED	$359,000

House Sold on 10/21/2024

$359,000

Listing provided by broker:

Sarah Leonard

Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC

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427 Du Page Street

Elgin, IL 60120