Active2 days on market
$498,999
186 Du Bois Avenue
Elgin, IL 60123
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 2 full · 1 half
- Sqft
- 4,592
- $/sqft
- $109
- Built
- 1930
- Type
- Single Family
- MLS#
- MRD12718627
About this home
MASSIVE EXTENSION & TOTAL BRICK RECONSTRUCTION! This 4,500+ sq ft West Side estate near Wing Park features a massive 2016 addition expanding the footprint by 40%. The modern expansion added a 1st-floor family room to a new exterior deck, a 4th rear bedroom, and a primary suite with a huge walk-in closet and spa bath. Uniquely, ALL exterior brick on the entire house was completely replaced during the build!Mechanicals offer total peace of mind: dual furnaces (2016), 1st-floor A/C (2021), and 2nd-floor A/C (2016)-all completely overhauled in 2025 with new fans, pilots, boards, and sensors, plus 2 new smart thermostats. Roof fully updated (front 2023, back 2016). Recent upgrades include a custom shed (2024), concrete slab (2023), garage doors/transmitters (2022), and water heater (2018).Inside, enjoy hardwood floors, a fireplace, a heated Florida room, and a gourmet granite kitchen with stainless appliances. Features a 1st-floor 5th bedroom/office and a finished lower level with 2 rec rooms, wet bar, and workshop. Rare single-PIN double lot with 2.5-car garage. Move-in ready!
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Estimated monthly cost for this home
20% · $100K
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Term
$3,464/mo
- Principal & interest
- $2,544
- Property taxes
- $774
- Home insurance (est.)
- $146
Estimate only, not a quote or offer of credit. Rate starts from today's market rate (6.58%, 2026-07-23). Taxes from the listing's MRED record. Talk to a lender for real numbers; a Subdiview agent can introduce you to a good one.
Price & tax history
| Listed Jul 29, 2026 | $498,999 |
| 2025 property taxes | $9,291/yr |
From the listing's MRED record. MRED does not publish per-change dates through IDX, so price changes are shown without one rather than guessed.
Schools
Assigned schools per the listing's MRED record. Always verify with the district before you buy.
Elementary
Highland Elementary School
46
Middle
Kimball Middle School
46
High school
Larkin High School46
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Where it sits
MRED Broker ReciprocityThis listing is part of the MRED data exchange program provided courtesy of HomeSmart Connect LLC, listed by Leticia Lara.
Information last updated Jul 30, 2026, 9:31 AM.
186 Du Bois Avenue
Elgin, IL 60123
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Sourced from the MRED MLS feed. Last updated when the listing was modified.
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Basement
- Finished, Storage Space, Full
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Rooms total
- 12
- Fireplaces total
- 1
- Laundry features
- Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Chute, Sink
- Interior features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Workshop
- Fireplace features
- Wood Burning, Includes Accessories
- Finished basement
- 1594