186 N Du Bois Avenue, Elgin, IL

$474,900

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5

Beds

2½

Baths

4,592

Square feet

About 186 N Du Bois Avenue

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!

Features of 186 N Du Bois Avenue

MLS® # 12718627
Price $474,900
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2.50
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 4,592
Year Built 1930
Type Residential
Sub-Type Detached Single
Style Colonial
Status Active

Community Information

Address 186 N Du Bois Avenue
Area Elgin
City Elgin
County Kane
State IL
Zip Code 60123

Amenities

Parking Spaces 3
Parking Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
# of Garages 3
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Workshop
Appliances Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 1
Fireplaces Wood Burning, Includes Accessories
Stories 2 Stories
Has Basement Yes
Basement Finished, Storage Space, Full

Exterior

Exterior Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding, Brick
Lot Description Mature Trees
Roof Asphalt
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

School Information

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

Additional Information

Days on Market 56
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No
HOA Fees Freq. Not Applicable

Listing Details

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