$550,000

214 S STATE Street, Elgin, IL 60123

Active
8 beds 3.5 baths 4,628 sqft (assessor) Built 1889 Residential MLS #MRD12656406 42 days on market
Listing courtesy of Baird & Warner · 815-459-1855 · MLS #MRD12656406 · Status: Active
Historic Elgin Mansion with great potential for Bed & Breakfast, Tourism Rentals, or just an awesome house to live in! Move-in Ready 8-bedrooms, 3-full baths, 2-half baths, 14-room 3-story mansion on .43-acres in the Elgin Historical District, across from the Fox River and the Grand Victoria Riverboat Casino. The Pelton Mansion was designed by the renowned Elgin architect, Gilbert M. Turnbull, and built in 1889 for Dr. Ora Levant Pelton, Sr., and has been a cherished part of the Historic Elgin House Tour for many years, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Must-See in-person!
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Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior features
Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Center Hall Plan, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Workshop
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Fireplaces
3
Fireplace details
Wood Burning
Basement
Unfinished, Full
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Additional rooms
Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Library, Maid Room, Pantry, Sitting Room, Enclosed Balcony, Foyer
Total rooms
15

Building & exterior

Style
Victorian
Age
100+ Years
Exterior
Frame, Plaster
Foundation
Stone
Windows
Window Treatments, Wood Frames, Some Stained Glass
Doors
French Doors, Pocket Door(s)
Exposure
East

Parking

Garage spaces
6
Total spaces
6
Parking details
Asphalt, Shared Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
72 X238
Lot description
Landscaped, Mature Trees
Township
Elgin
County
Kane

Utilities

Heating
Steam
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
Fuses
Equipment
Water Heater-Gas

HOA & community

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

Schools

Elementary
Lowrie Elementary School (46)
Junior high
Abbott Middle School (46)
High school
Central School Program (46)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$10,725 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
0614478023
PIN
0614478023
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
7/2/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Bedroom 513X19ThirdCarpet
Bedroom 615X16ThirdLinoleum
Bedroom 713X17ThirdCarpet
Bedroom 811X15ThirdCarpet
Library11X14MainHardwood
Maid Room7X9SecondLinoleum
Pantry7X8MainLinoleum
Sitting Room6X7MainCarpet
Enclosed Balcony10X23SecondHardwood
Foyer12X24MainCarpet
Bedroom 213X18SecondHardwood
Bedroom 318X18SecondHardwood
Bedroom 49X15SecondHardwood
Dining Room11X19MainHardwood
Family Room13X13MainCeramic Tile
Kitchen11X14MainLinoleum
Laundry11X15BasementOther
Living Room19X30MainHardwood
Master Bedroom15X16SecondCarpet

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