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665 S LIBERTY ST Elgin, IL 60120
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Key Details
Sold Price $275,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,600 sqft
Price per Sqft $105
MLS Listing ID 12122602
Sold Date 09/05/24
Style Bungalow
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1912
Annual Tax Amount $4,694
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 5,837 Sqft
Lot Dimensions 132 X 44
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
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!!
Location
State IL
County Kane
Area Elgin
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 9 Foot, Historic/Period Mlwk, Hallways - 42 Inch, Separate Dining Room
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Equipment TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Fireplace N
Appliance Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Mature Trees, Outdoor Lighting, Partial Fencing, Sidewalks, Streetlights
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Huff Elementary School
Middle Schools Ellis Middle School
High Schools Elgin High School
School District 46 , 46, 46
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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Bought with Danielle Luchtenburg • Daniel & Associates Real Estate
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