Elgin, IL 60123 956 South Street

$450,000

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Presented By: Keller Williams Success Realty
  • MLS# 12456093
  • 08/26/2025
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  • Beds • 6
  • Full/Half Baths • 3 / 1
  • SQFT • 3,437
  • Garage • 2

Home Details

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!
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Interior Features for 956 South Street

Bedrooms

Bedrooms Possible6
Total Bedrooms6

Bathrooms

Half Baths1
Total Baths4

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceAssessor
BasementUnfinished, Full
Fireplace FeaturesWood Burning
FlooringHardwood
Interior Amenities1st 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
Laundry FeaturesIn Unit, Sink
Total Fireplaces2

Other Rooms

Room TypeBedroom 5, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Kitchen, Heated Sun Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Walk In Closet, Other Room, Bedroom 6

General for 956 South Street

AppliancesRange, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Assoc Fee Paid PerNot Applicable
Association Fee IncludesNone
CityElgin
Community FeaturesCurbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Construction MaterialsVinyl Siding, Brick
ContingencyHouse to Close (48 Hr Kick-out)
CoolingCentral Air
CountyKane
DirectionsRt 20 to Mclean N to Lillian St E to South S -or- Rt. 31 to Walnut W to South L
ElectricCircuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Elementary SchoolWashington Elementary School
Elementary School District46
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces2.5
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
High SchoolLarkin High School
High School District46
Living Area3437
MLS AreaElgin
Middle/Junior High SchoolAbbott Middle School
Middle/Junior School District46
ModificationTimestamp2025-10-09T13:53:02.683Z
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresGuest House, Pool House, Second Residence, Shed(s)
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionClosing, Negotiable
Property TypeResidential
Property TypeDetached Single
RoofAsphalt
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Tax Annual Amount9907.34
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms14
TownshipElgin
Virtual TourClick here
Year Built1878

Exterior for 956 South Street

Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter, Stone
Lot Dimensions90 X 194
Lot FeaturesLandscaped, Mature Trees
Lot Size Acres0.4
Model2 STORY W/COACH HOUSE
Other EquipmentCO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Parking FeaturesConcrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Total Parking2.5
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Schools

Middle School Abbott Middle School
High School Larkin High School
Elementary School Washington Elementary School

Client Care

Price $450,000
MLS#12456093
List Date 08/26/2025
Property Type Single Family
Phone 847.485.2500
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