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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$440,000
956 South St, Elgin, IL 60123
6beds
3,437sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1878
0.4 Acres Lot
$460,100 Zestimate®
$128/sqft
$3,532 Estimated rent
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Jackie Reed 847-347-2435,
Keller Williams Success Realty
Bought with:
Jesus Perez
Realty of America, LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12456093
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shutters)
- Level: Second
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 437 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X19
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X01
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Other
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X16
Kitchen 2nd
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 102 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X6
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X16
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X17
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X13
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X16
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X6
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: In Unit, Sink
Features
- 1st 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
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,567
- Total interior livable area: 3,437 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.40 Acres
- Dimensions: 90 X 194
- Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Pool House, Second Residence, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0622229034
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1878
- Major remodel year: 2010
Details
- Builder model: 2 STORY W/COACH HOUSE
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Elgin
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Sold | $440,000-2.2%$128/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12456093 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Price change | $450,000-1.1%$131/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12456093 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $455,000-2.2%$132/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12444205 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2025 | Listing removed | $465,000$135/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12414432 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Price change | $465,000-2.1%$135/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12414432 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Price change | $475,000-3%$138/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12414432 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2025 | Price change | $489,900-2%$143/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12380485 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,900+42.8%$145/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12380485 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2021 | Sold | $350,000+9.4%$102/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11029404 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2006 | Sold | $320,000$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,907 +4.6% | $131,798 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $9,468 +6.5% | $119,069 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $8,894 +4.4% | $108,570 +7% |
| 2021 | $8,521 +2.8% | $101,505 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $8,291 +2.9% | $96,902 +5% |
| 2019 | $8,061 +9% | $92,306 +14.2% |
| 2018 | $7,397 +2.2% | $80,817 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $7,241 -4.2% | $76,401 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $7,559 | $70,880 +9.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $64,968 +1.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $64,166 -2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $65,859 -7.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $71,138 -10.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $79,635 -9.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $88,141 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $94,490 |
| 2008 | -- | $94,490 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $91,454 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $87,776 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $82,427 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $77,208 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $71,628 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $66,322 +7.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $61,724 +5.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $58,740 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60123
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Abbott Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Larkin High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Washington Elementary School
- Middle: Abbott Middle School
- High: Larkin 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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