Mid-century modern design waterfront home offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with some original 1950's features and today's most recent updates. Enter this special home and take in the vaulted wood ceilings, hardwood floors, and expansive windows (2022) bringing in natural light and scenic river views (bald eagles!). The main floor feels airy and bright with the large living room anchored by the wood paneling of the staircase, stone wall fireplace and picture windows. It flows into the dining room and the original 1950s kitchen with its chrome double broiler oven, laminate countertops with stainless steel trim, and custom cabinetry and new stainless steel fridge (2025). The second staircase from the kitchen takes you to the second floor with 2 bedrooms and an updated bathroom (2025). The top floor primary bedroom is currently used as a den/office and has a fireplace, plentiful closets, new windows and a new full bathroom (2021). Additional recent improvements include all new electric (2021), drain tile and sump pump (2022), siding on the south and east side (2022), new paved patio and sidewalk (2023) and new exterior storm doors (2025). Take in waterfront living on the Fox River Trail, as well as nearby forest preserves, parks, playgrounds, pickleball courts. Enjoy seasonal community park events, concerts, and amphitheater performances in Panton Mill Park. Easy access to shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences along the Randall Road corridor.
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$380,000
34 S River St, South Elgin, IL 60177
3beds
1,623sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.35 Acres Lot
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$234/sqft
$2,481 Estimated rent
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Listing courtesy of:
Katrina de los Reyes 847-492-9660,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago,
Logan Krusinski 847-302-7073,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Glen Ellyn
Bought with:
Joanna Wieclaw
arhome realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12628908
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X20
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Humidifier
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Crawl Space,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,623 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Other
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Back of Property
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Back of Property
- Waterfront features: River Front
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 92 X 177 X 93 X 176
- Features: Water Rights
Details
- Parcel number: 0635186007
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: South Elgin
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2026 | Listing removed | $2,700$2/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,700$2/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Sold | $380,000+4.1%$234/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Contingent | $365,000$225/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $365,000+60.1%$225/sqft |
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| 5/14/2021 | Sold | $228,000+3.6%$140/sqft |
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| 3/22/2021 | Pending sale | $220,000$136/sqft |
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| 3/22/2021 | Contingent | $220,000$136/sqft |
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| 3/17/2021 | Listed for sale | $220,000$136/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $5,568 | $56,572 +9.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $51,853 +1.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $51,213 -2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $52,564 -7.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $56,777 -10.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $63,559 -9.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $70,347 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $75,415 |
| 2008 | -- | $75,415 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $72,991 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $70,055 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $65,786 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $61,620 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $57,167 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $52,932 +13.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $46,734 +5.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $44,475 |
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Neighborhood: 60177
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Clinton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Kenyon Woods Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10South Elgin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Clinton Elementary School
- Middle: Kenyon Woods Middle School
- High: South Elgin High School
- District: 46
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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