This Gorgeous Queen Anne Home on the south end of Elgin's Gold Coast neighborhood delights with preservation of historical details while simultaneously offering modern living! Vintage Charm spills over into every space in this one of a kind home. The Exterior boasts a 3 Story Turret and beautiful landscaping. You'll enter onto a sun filled Enclosed Front Porch and then proceed to the Front Hall with a Detailed Staircase and Fireplace. To the left through a doorway with Pocket Doors you'll find the Living Room with a Leaded Glass Window that fills the room with light! There's a formal Dining Room that leads to the Butler's Pantry and into the Kitchen. Upstairs you'll find four generously sized bedrooms with large closets and a nicely updated full bath. There's a huge walk-up attic with a Turret Room plus plenty of additional space that could be finished for even more living area! The fenced Backyard Oasis features more beautiful landscaping and seating areas - perfect for relaxing or entertaining! There's a three-car garage with a carport, the third garage could make a perfect studio, workshop, shed, etc. New roof, exterior paint, water service line & water heater. Minutes from Historic Downtown Elgin, Library, Center of Elgin Pool & Fitness Center, Hemmens Auditorium, Fox River Trail, Metra, I90 and More! Come see this beautiful home in person, you won't be disappointed!
Spacious victorian with some updates, but still deferred maintenance. Lots of potential. Central HVAC, some updated plumbing. Electrical appears mostly in conduit. Huge detached garage accessed from back alley.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
This charming Queen Anne home oozes with eclectic character. Located on the south end of Elgin's famed Gold Coast neighborhood, 408 N Spring St is a gem waiting to be yours. The Queen Anne style floods the senses with typical characteristics, such as asymmetry, contrast, and decorative details throughout the home. You'll enter the home through a huge enclosed front porch with HW floors, which then leads you to the expansive entryway and other features of the home: High ceilings | Pocket doors | Oversized base | HW | Leaded glass windows | Crown | Original wood-burning fire place | Butler's pantry | Turret room in the large unfinished attic | Dual staircases | Rear balcony off kitchen | Laundry chute | Mud room at rear entrance | NEW plumbing to full bath (2015) | NEW appliances (2015-2018) | 2 WIC | and much more. The back yard is a private oasis for gardening, relaxing, or entertaining. Just minutes from downtown Elgin, RT 90, RT 25, and RT 31.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07305299
Apr 23, 2010
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$210,000
$84/sq ft
Mar 1, 2010
Contingent
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Feb 12, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
$225,900
$90/sq ft
Aug 21, 2009
Listed (New)
$239,900
$96/sq ft
HIDDEN SECRET! CHARMING HOME W/ ROOM 2 ROAM! SUN PORCH W/ HDWD FLRS! LRG FRNT PARLOR W/ CSTM FP! HUGE LIV RM W/ CRWN MLDING, POCKET DRS & OVERSIZED MLDGS! BRIGHT EAT-N KTCHN W/ ARCHED ENTRY & BLT-IN HUTCH! SEP FRML DR W/ CRWN, BUTLER SWING DR & BAY NOOK! SPAC BDRMS W/ LRG CLSTS & MANY BLT-NS! WALK-UP ATTIC AWAITS YOUR FIN TCHS! NEAT 3 CAR GARAGE W/ WALK THRU! 9' CLNGS! SOME NEW PLUMBING! CHARACTER ABOUNDS!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,146 (+4.3%)
$14,718 + $86,953
$101,671
2024
$6,854 (+5.0%)
$14,718 + $86,953
$101,671
2023
$6,530 (+5.9%)
$13,556 + $80,089
$93,645
2022
$6,169 (+4.6%)
$12,247 + $72,354
$84,601
2021
$5,899 (+2.9%)
$11,167 + $65,974
$77,141
2020
$5,732 (+3.0%)
$10,440 + $61,681
$72,121
2019
$5,565 (+19.2%)
$9,494 + $56,091
$65,585
2018
$4,669 (+2.4%)
$9,494 + $56,091
$65,585
2017
$4,558 (+5.1%)
$8,944 + $44,281
$53,225
2016
$4,339 (+1.7%)
$8,455 + $41,861
$50,316
2015
$4,265 (−4.3%)
$7,844 + $38,836
$46,680
2013
$4,455 (−8.7%)
$7,288 + $42,453
$49,741
2012
$4,878 (+6.5%)
$7,288 + $42,453
$49,741
2011
$4,582 (+1.6%)
$7,872 + $45,855
$53,727
2010
$4,508 (+62.7%)
$9,753 + $51,769
$61,522
2009
$2,770 (−35.8%)
$9,753 + $51,769
$61,522
2008
$4,314 (+1.7%)
$10,456 + $55,498
$65,954
2007
$4,243
$10,120 + $53,715
$63,835
Tax history for 408 N Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,146 (+4.3%)
$14,718 + $86,953
$101,671
2024
$6,854 (+5.0%)
$14,718 + $86,953
$101,671
2023
$6,530 (+5.9%)
$13,556 + $80,089
$93,645
2022
$6,169 (+4.6%)
$12,247 + $72,354
$84,601
2021
$5,899 (+2.9%)
$11,167 + $65,974
$77,141
2020
$5,732 (+3.0%)
$10,440 + $61,681
$72,121
2019
$5,565 (+19.2%)
$9,494 + $56,091
$65,585
2018
$4,669 (+2.4%)
$9,494 + $56,091
$65,585
2017
$4,558 (+5.1%)
$8,944 + $44,281
$53,225
2016
$4,339 (+1.7%)
$8,455 + $41,861
$50,316
2015
$4,265 (−4.3%)
$7,844 + $38,836
$46,680
2013
$4,455 (−8.7%)
$7,288 + $42,453
$49,741
2012
$4,878 (+6.5%)
$7,288 + $42,453
$49,741
2011
$4,582 (+1.6%)
$7,872 + $45,855
$53,727
2010
$4,508 (+62.7%)
$9,753 + $51,769
$61,522
2009
$2,770 (−35.8%)
$9,753 + $51,769
$61,522
2008
$4,314 (+1.7%)
$10,456 + $55,498
$65,954
2007
$4,243
$10,120 + $53,715
$63,835
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kane County
APN
0611487010
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Carport