Move-in ready, updated kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, flexible living spaces, and over 2,900+ square feet (including basement). This beautifully maintained historic home offers the perfect blend of timeless character and modern functionality. From the moment you arrive, the stately wrap-around front porch welcomes you inside, where stunning original woodwork, built-in details, rich Craftsman trim, and a beautifully crafted staircase showcase the home's enduring charm. Designed for today's lifestyle, the spacious main level features three separate living areas, a formal dining room, and a versatile main-floor bedroom that can easily serve as a home office, guest room, playroom, or additional family room. The updated kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, generous prep space, and opens to the home's entertaining areas, making gatherings both comfortable and convenient. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms, while the expansive basement adds incredible flexibility with multiple finished spaces ideal for a recreation room, fitness area, hobby room, workspace, or additional storage. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply need room to spread out, this home offers space for every stage of life. Outside, enjoy your morning coffee on the inviting wrap-around porch, host summer cookouts on the deck or brick paver patio, and relax in the private, tree-lined backyard backing to city-owned open space with no direct neighbors behind. A detached two-car garage completes the property. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Elgin, Metra, I-90, shopping, dining, parks, and everyday conveniences, this move-in ready home delivers the character buyers love with the space and versatility they rarely find.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$155Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by John Salidas• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Charming historic home in the heart of Elgin! Large tranquil wooded backyard backs to open space. Wrap-around porch with stately columns offers great curb appeal. Enter to the living room, and you'll be met with incredible woodwork, craftsman trim, and gorgeous built-in features throughout the home. Adjacent family room showcases a beautifully crafted staircase and built-in bench, and leads to the separate formal dining room. Kitchen features abundant cabinetry and countertop space, and a detailed tile floor. Two spacious bedrooms and a half bath complete the main floor. Upstairs you'll find two large bedrooms, both with large walk-in closets, and a full bath. Laundry is located in the unfinished basement, which also offers tons of storage space. The peaceful backyard is perfect for relaxing or entertaining, featuring a brick paver patio and shaded by mature trees. Property backs to open space owned by the city ~ no neighbors behind! Detached two-car garage. Great location, walking distance to shopping, dining, and public transit. Minutes to the Metra and I-90 for easy commuting. This home has great potential, don't miss out!!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10016496
Oct 12, 2018
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Aug 11, 2018
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Jul 11, 2018
Listed (New)
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09070876
Nov 30, 2015
Listing Removed
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Oct 23, 2015
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06293928
Jan 18, 2007
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Sep 28, 2006
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Public Records
Apr 17, 2002
Sold
$138,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1996
Sold
$97,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,639 (+4.3%)
$18,821 + $76,201
$95,022
2024
$6,364 (+5.0%)
$18,821 + $76,201
$95,022
2023
$6,058 (−3.1%)
$17,335 + $70,186
$87,521
2022
$6,252 (+4.0%)
$15,661 + $63,408
$79,069
2021
$6,014 (+2.5%)
$14,280 + $57,817
$72,097
2020
$5,869 (+2.5%)
$13,351 + $54,055
$67,406
2019
$5,725 (+10.8%)
$12,141 + $49,156
$61,297
2018
$5,165 (+1.7%)
$12,141 + $49,156
$61,297
2017
$5,080 (+4.0%)
$11,438 + $40,804
$52,242
2016
$4,887 (+0.4%)
$10,813 + $38,574
$49,387
2015
$4,869 (−1.3%)
$10,032 + $35,786
$45,818
2013
$4,934 (−7.7%)
$9,321 + $39,119
$48,440
2012
$5,348 (−0.8%)
$9,321 + $39,119
$48,440
2011
$5,390 (−4.6%)
$10,068 + $42,254
$52,322
2010
$5,649 (+3.6%)
$12,475 + $52,082
$64,557
2009
$5,452 (+5.8%)
$12,475 + $52,082
$64,557
2008
$5,151 (+1.2%)
$13,374 + $55,834
$69,208
2007
$5,091
$12,944 + $54,040
$66,984
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
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Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kane County
APN
0612381018
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Elgin, IL • 60120
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
5.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 422 Summit St
$307,576
$2,324 under list price of $310K
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