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$450,000

956 South Street, Elgin, IL 60123
6 Beds4 Baths2,567 sqft11 days
956 South Street·Elgin, IL 60123
6Bedrooms
4Bathrooms
2,567Sq Ft
1878Year Built
About This Home

A Rare Blend of Historical Charm and Modern Upgrades in this West Side ALL BRICK Charmer! Be & Live in a Part of Elgin's History Offering 2567 SF with an Additional 2nd Home/Coach House/Pool House Adds Another 870 SF! Property Would be a GREAT Investment Opportunity: Airbnb -or PERFECT for Living in the Main House & Renting the Coach House to Help with the Expenses! Where Else Can You Get 2 Homes for the Price of 1?? Plus HEATED INGROUND POOL & 2.5 Detached Garage on a Large Set Back Lot with 0.4 Acres! Private All Fenced Yard with Shed! Main House has 5 Bedrooms (1st Floor Master) Plus 2.5 Baths & Sun Room! 2 Story Coach House is Perfect for Inlaws or Guests or Even Rent It that Offers a Living/Dining Room, Kitchen/Bar, Full Bathroom & 2nd Floor Bedroom/Bonus Room (A New 2nd Floor Door will be Replaced)! Garden Beds are Available Next to Coach Home! Main Home was Beautifully Fully Renovated in 2010 While Keeping Much of the Charm! 2 Staircases: Front Curved Staircase & Back Staircase Off Kitchen! Home Boasts Hardwood Flooring, Crown Moldings Throughout 1st Floor, Ceiling Fans & Shutters Throughout! Living Room with Bay Windows & the Original Marble Corner Fireplace! Family Room with Franklin Stove! Separate Dining Area with 2 Corner Built-In Cabinets! Updated Kitchen with Plenty of Cabinets, Granite Countertops, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances & Large Island! Powder Room Off Kitchen! 1st Floor Master Bedroom with a Walk-In Closet & Its Own Bath! Bright & Light Sun Room Off Kitchen Leads to Deck, Pool, Coach Home & Yard! 2nd Floor with 4 Additional Bedrooms & Full Bath! Attic with Interior Stairs! Full Basement! Large INGROUND Pool for to Enjoy Your Summer! 2.5 Car Detached Garage with Long Cement Driveway! Updated Electric Including Fully Rewired 200 AMP Service! 54 Newer Vinyl Double Pane Windows Throughout in 2009! RECENT UPDATES: 2021 - New Furnace and New Central Air Units! 2022 - New Roof & Replaced Lead Pipe Lines from the City! 2023 - New & Fully Replaced Chimney, New Water Lines, New Dryer, New Dishwasher! 2024 - New Pool Heater! 2019 - Hot Water Heater! Convenient Location & Less Than 5 Minutes to Rt. 20! SOOOO MANY FEATURES & MORE TO LIST! Don't Miss this Truly UNIQUE Property! Less than 2 Miles to Downtown Elgin with Metra Train Station, Riverboat Casino, Shopping, Arts & River!

MLS# 12456093Listed August 26, 2025Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms6
Total Bathrooms4
Full Baths3
Half Baths1
Total Rooms14

Size & Structure

Living Area2,567 sqft
Garage Spaces3
Fireplaces2
Year Built1878
Lot Size0.400 acres

Location

CountyKane
TownshipElgin
Zip Code60123

Financial

List Price$450,000
Price / Sq Ft$175
Annual Taxes (2024)$9,907
Monthly Tax Est.$826
Parcel #0622229034
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasForced AirSep Heating Systems - 2+

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

UnfinishedFull

Laundry

In UnitSink

Fireplace

Wood Burning
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Vinyl SidingBrick

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Concrete PerimeterStone

Patio & Porch

Deck

Lot Features

LandscapedMature Trees
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Electric

Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service

Parking

ConcreteGarage Door OpenerOn SiteGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
HOA & Community

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Schools
Elementary
Washington Elementary School
District: 46
Middle School
Abbott Middle School
District: 46
High School
Larkin High School
District: 46
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$9,907
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$826
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$175
per square foot
Property Location

956 South Street, Elgin, IL 60123 — Kane County

$450,000
$175 / sqft
956 South Street
6 bd4 ba2,567 sqft
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
11 days on market
3-car garage
2 fireplaces
0.400 acres
$9,907/yr taxes
$3,191
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$2,365/mo
Property Tax
$826/mo
$450,000
20% — $90,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$360,000
Down Payment
$90,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Keller Williams Success Realty
Agent: Jacqueline Reed
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