956 South Street, Elgin, IL 60123

Closed

6 beds 3.5 baths 3,437 sqft (assessor) Built 1878 Residential MLS #MRD12456093 11 days on market

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Success Realty · 847-381-9500 · klrw262@kw.com · MLS #MRD12456093 · Status: Closed

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!

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Interior features: 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace details: Wood Burning
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Laundry: In Unit, Sink
Additional rooms: Bedroom 5, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Kitchen, Heated Sun Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Walk In Closet, Other Room, Bedroom 6
Total rooms: 14

Building & exterior

Age: 100+ Years
Exterior: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Windows: Screens
Patio & porch: Deck
Other structures: Guest House, Pool House, Second Residence, Shed(s)

Parking

Garage spaces: 2
Total spaces: 2
Parking details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 90 X 194
Lot description: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Township: Elgin
County: Kane

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None
Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary: Washington Elementary School (46)
Junior high: Abbott Middle School (46)
High school: Larkin High School (46)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $9,907 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN): 0622229034
PIN: 0622229034
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing, Negotiable
Special conditions: None
Listed: 8/26/2025
Sold: 10/30/2025
Sold price: $440,000

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