665 S Liberty Street, Elgin, Illinois 60120

$275,000
2
BD
2
Full Baths
2,600
SqFt

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Sold Price
$275,000
List Price
$259,900
Closing Date
Sep 05, 2024
MLS#
12122602
Status
CLOSED
Type
Single Family Residential
Subtype
Residential
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,600
County
Kane
City
Elgin
Neighborhood
Elgin
Days On Market
3

Property Description

Wow!! A true vintage charm - Homey and beautifully maintained 1912 Bungalow for sale in the HISTORIC district of Elgin! Not yet 'registered', so making any updates, improvements, or maintenance should be far less restricted by the city. Many original details from 1912 are preserved and maintained - bits and pieces are found inside and out! Front Porch was just completely re-done, and the original Handrails from 1912 were KEPT! Original Front Door w/ WORKING 1912 HAND-TWIST DOORBELL!! Large main-level Bedroom with HUGE Walk-In Closet, Secondary Bedroom off of Kitchen & Adjoining Full Bathroom. 9 ft Ceilings, Hardwood Flooring, open & spacious floorplan. Kitchen Cabinets repainted Benjamin Moore "Oil Cloth" (same color as Main-level Bedroom), Brand New Chop-Block Countertop, Dishwasher, Faucet, Kitchen Sink & Cabinet, ALL COMPLETED 2021. Convenient exterior access off of Main Level Kitchen to BACKYARD & Detached 2-Car Garage. (NEWER HOUSE ROOF, EXTRA SHINGLES FOR GARAGE & HOUSE INCLUDED). Eating Area includes the ORIGINAL LEADED-GLASS WINDOW and HAND-CARVED IONIC COLUMNS ATOP LOW PARTITION WALLS! Upstairs Loft is very spacious, adjacent FORMER BATHROOM is plumbed behind the drywall - tons of potential for an upstairs 2nd Primary Bed & Bath. CAN YOU FIND THE SECRET ATTIC SPACE ACROSS FROM THE COULD-BE BATHROOM UPSTAIRS? They don't make them like they used to! Downstairs... FULL FINISHED BASEMENT W/ PANEL CEILING, BRAND NEW CARPET JUNE 2024, BASEMENT BEDROOM W/ EGRESS WINDOW & DOUBLE CLOSET. Secondary Flex Room for extra space! Downstairs Laundry with newer washing machine and Bathroom with Marble Tile. This home is truly a history enthusiast's treat... so much pride and effort has gone into preserving this vintage gem over the decades. We hope you're just as in love as we are!!

Additional Information

School District
46
Elementary School
Huff Elementary School
Middle School
Ellis Middle School
High School
Elgin High School
Corporate Limits
Elgin
Tax Year
2022
Tax Exemptions
Homeowner, Senior
Tax Amount
$4,694
Frequency
Not Applicable
Year Built
1912
Exterior Property Features
Lighting
Exposure
West
Lot Dimensions
132 X 44
Lot Size Range
Less Than .25 Acre
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
Parking Details
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Sewer
Public Sewer
Interior Property Features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room
Full Baths
2
Basement
Yes

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