1872 Italianate house in Elgin, Illinois - $312k
Wonderful Italianate house for sale in Elgin, Illinois. Built in 1872, hardwood floors, original trim and moldings, very detailed, wrap-around porch, modern kitchen, several upgrades, yard with a large shed, 3 bedrooms. $312,250.
House overview
This very detailed Victorian/Italianate 1872 house was featured on a past Elgin Historic House Tour.
Lots of original details on the exterior, and the interior. A wonderful wrap-around porch, with a double door entry, invites your guests into another era. Full-length windows are present in most rooms. Hardwood floors, original trim, and moldings retain the character from 150 years ago.
A modern kitchen features a cherry floor, maple cabinets, beautiful countertops, tile backsplash, and lots of light! A spacious dining room with a bay window, a front parlor with a fireplace, and a first-floor bedroom/den offer plenty of living space.
One bath is on the first level. Two bedrooms, plus a den area and two full baths are located upstairs.
Electrical and plumbing have been upgraded. Furnace upgrades and the new roof in 2021. The city just replaced the water service lines to the house, a major improvement
A nice-sized yard has a large shed and a log cabin playhouse. A parking pad is located off the back alley, with plenty of room to add a garage. The rear yard is fenced.
This property is in the Elgin Historic District and will require a new buyer to sign a form acknowledging such (rules pertain to exterior improvements only). Grant money is possible from both the City of Elgin and the neighborhood group, the Gifford Park Association.
House details
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Interior area: 1,866 sqft
Lot size: 7,840 sqft
Year built: 1872
Style: Italianate
State: Illinois
Price: $312,250
Photos and info: Real People Realty
Contact: Paul Bednar (847)987-7526, Real People Realty
Tel: (847)987-7526
Email: paul@paulbednar.com
Address: 1156 S Gifford St, Elgin, IL 60120
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