537 East Chicago Street

Elgin, IL 60120

$255,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,478 Sq. Ft.
$103 / Sq. Ft.
2,478
Sq. Ft.
$103
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Fantastic value! Over 2470 Sq ft in this 4 Bed 2 Bath home located in Elgin's Historic District. The space and versatility will impress you. Main floor Freshly painted throughout! Welcoming you in the home is a dramatic 19th century staircase. The Family room with French doors offers tons of natural light. Adjacent you will find a spacious living room with a fireplace. Your kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances that includes 2 refrigerators and a separate pantry and storage area. Separate...Fantastic value! Over 2470 Sq ft in this 4 Bed 2 Bath home located in Elgin's Historic District. The space and versatility will impress you. Main floor Freshly painted throughout! Welcoming you in the home is a dramatic 19th century staircase. The Family room with French doors offers tons of natural light. Adjacent you will find a spacious living room with a fireplace. Your kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances that includes 2 refrigerators and a separate pantry and storage area. Separate dining room with enough room for the whole family to entertain. Conveniently located is a 1st floor full bathroom and walk-in closet. You will also find 2 additional bonus rooms that would be perfect for a home office, kids play area and much more. 2nd FLOOR A MASSIVE loft greets you that can be used as a great recreation area or 2nd living room. Options are endless. Four good sized bedrooms along with another full bathroom and soaking tub. Basement Full unfinished basement has plenty of storage room, a laundry area and a half bathroom. Exterior Long asphalt driveway with a detached 2 Car concrete garage offers plenty of parking space. Located close to Grand Victoria Casino, Metra Train, Expressways, Shopping, and restaurant's. Schedule you showing today!
  1. Listed by Ramadan Adili • Inspire Realty Group LLC

Sold By Inspire Realty Group LLC

Property Details for 537 East Chicago Street

Area
Elgin
Township
Elgin
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Heat/Fuel
Hot Water/Steam, Radiator(s)
LISTING UPDATED: 01/13/2025 06:15 PM

Property Details for 537 East Chicago Street

StatusClosed
MLS #12222581
Days on Market4
Taxes$6,448 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1900
Lot Size-
CountyKane County

Building Information for 537 East Chicago Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size-

Property Information for 537 East Chicago Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 46
  • Elementary School: Channing Memorial Elementary Sch
  • Jr High Middle School: Ellis Middle School
  • High School District: 46
  • High School: Elgin High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 46
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Unit - 1
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Storage Space
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Loft, Office
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 154.9X60.9X154.7X62.2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: Historical District
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2024-12-06T23:49:04
  • Photos Count: 32
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 10X17
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 9X17
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 8X9
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X17
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 13X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X17
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X18
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Deck Dimensions: 13X13
Loft Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Deck Dimensions: 19X21

Property History for 537 East Chicago Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 537 East Chicago Street

Taxable ValueLand$16,364Additions$71,768Total$88,132
Tax Record2023$6,831 ($569 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,478 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,478 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,583 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyKANEAPN06-13-404-010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 537 East Chicago Street

This home is within School District U-46.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Channing Memorial Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Ellis Middle School
Public7 to 8

Elgin High School
Public9 to 12

Dream Academy
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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