$494,900

186 N Du Bois Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123

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5 beds 2.5 baths 4,592 sqft (assessor) Built 1930 Residential MLS #MRD12718627 20 days on market

Listing courtesy of HomeSmart Connect LLC · 847-495-5000 · MLS #MRD12718627 · Status: Active

MASSIVE EXTENSION & TOTAL BRICK RECONSTRUCTION! This 4,500+ sq ft West Side estate near Wing Park features a massive 2016 addition expanding the footprint by 40%. The modern expansion added a 1st-floor family room to a new exterior deck, a 4th rear bedroom, and a primary suite with a huge walk-in closet and spa bath. Uniquely, ALL exterior brick on the entire house was completely replaced during the build!Mechanicals offer total peace of mind: dual furnaces (2016), 1st-floor A/C (2021), and 2nd-floor A/C (2016)-all completely overhauled in 2025 with new fans, pilots, boards, and sensors, plus 2 new smart thermostats. Roof fully updated (front 2023, back 2016). Recent upgrades include a custom shed (2024), concrete slab (2023), garage doors/transmitters (2022), and water heater (2018).Inside, enjoy hardwood floors, a fireplace, a heated Florida room, and a gourmet granite kitchen with stainless appliances. Features a 1st-floor 5th bedroom/office and a finished lower level with 2 rec rooms, wet bar, and workshop. Rare single-PIN double lot with 2.5-car garage. Move-in ready!

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Interior features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Workshop
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace details: Wood Burning, Includes Accessories
Basement: Finished, Storage Space, Full
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Chute, Sink
Additional rooms: Heated Sun Room, Bedroom 5, Workshop, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet
Total rooms: 12

Building & exterior

Style: Colonial
Age: 91-100 Years
Exterior: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding, Brick
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Patio & porch: Deck
Other structures: Shed(s)

Parking

Garage spaces: 2
Total spaces: 2
Parking details: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 106X130
Lot description: Mature Trees
Township: Elgin
County: Kane

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

HOA & community

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

Schools

Elementary: Highland Elementary School (46)
Junior high: Kimball Middle School (46)
High school: Larkin High School (46)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $9,290 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN): 0615280013
PIN: 0615280013
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 7/29/2026

Rooms

Room	Size	Level	Flooring
Heated Sun Room	18X9	Main	Tile
Bedroom 5	13X11	Main
Work Room	16X13	Basement	Other
Recreation Room	30X11	Basement	Other
Recreation Rm	23X21	Basement	Other
Walk In Closet	12X7	Second
Bedroom 2	17X12	Second	Hardwood
Bedroom 3	13X11	Second	Hardwood
Bedroom 4	13X11	Second	Hardwood
Dining Room	13X13	Main	Hardwood
Family Room	13X12	Main	Hardwood
Kitchen	12X11	Main	Ceramic Tile
Laundry	13X9	Basement	Ceramic Tile
Living Room	26X13	Main	Hardwood
Master Bedroom	26X13	Second	Hardwood

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