About 186 N Du Bois Avenue
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!
Features of 186 N Du Bois Avenue
| MLS® # | 12718627 |
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| Price | $494,900 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2.50 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 4,592 |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Detached Single |
| Style | Colonial |
| Status | Active |
| HOA Fees Freq. | Not Applicable |
| Taxes | $9,291 |
Community Information
| Address | 186 N Du Bois Avenue |
|---|---|
| Area | Elgin |
| City | Elgin |
| County | Kane |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 60123 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 3 |
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| Parking | Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage |
| # of Garages | 3 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| New Construction | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Workshop |
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| Appliances | Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s) |
| Heating | Natural Gas, Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Wood Burning, Includes Accessories |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Finished, Storage Space, Full |
Exterior
| Exterior | Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding, Brick |
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| Lot Description | Mature Trees |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
School Information
| District | 46 |
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| Elementary | Highland Elementary School |
| Middle | Kimball Middle School |
| High | Larkin High School |
Additional Information
| Days on Market | 20 |
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| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | HomeSmart Connect LLC |
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