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186 N Du Bois Avenue Elgin, IL 60123

$455,000
Active / MLS# 12784929 / Residential - Single Family / Elgin
5 Beds
2 Baths
1 Half Bath
4592 SqFt

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!

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$ 2,077.64 per month $1,170.77 Principal & Interest $774.17 Property Tax $132.71 Homeowner's Insurance
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Property Details

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Finished, Storage Space, Full
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplaces: 1
Garage: 2.5
Heating: Gas, Forced Air
Home Style: Colonial
Lot Size: 0.32 Acres
Roof Type: Asphalt
Taxes: $9,290
Year Built: 1930

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom
Built-in Features
Walk-In Closet(s)
Bookcases
Historic/Period Mlwk
Open Floorplan
Granite Counters
Workshop

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: Heated Sun Room, Bedroom 5,Workshop, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet
Additional Structures: Shed(s)
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Association Includes: None
Bath Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Dining Room: Separate
Exterior: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding, Brick
Fireplace: Wood Burning, Includes Accessories
Fireplace Location(s): Living Room
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Chute, Sink
Lot: Mature Trees
Lot Dimensions: 106X130
Parcel#: 0615280013
Parking: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Total Rooms: 12
Township: Elgin
Water: Public

Room Information

Heated Sun Room: 18X9
Bedroom 5: 13X11
Work Room: 16X13
Recreation Room: 30X11
Recreation Rm: 23X21
Walk In Closet: 12X7
Bedroom 2: 17X12
Bedroom 3: 13X11
Bedroom 4: 13X11
Dining Room: 13X13
Family Room: 13X12
Kitchen: 12X11
Laundry: 13X9
Living Room: 26X13
Primary Bedroom: 26X13

Schools

High School: Larkin High School
Middle School: Kimball Middle School
Elementary School: Highland Elementary School
School District: District 46

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Listing Office: HomeSmart Connect LLC

Listing Office Phone: 847-495-5000



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