Beautifully maintained duplex located in Elgin's Historical North End Gold Coast area with no association fees. Original woodwork and hardwood flooring throughout most of the home. Custom cabinetry in the kitchen and appliances stay. All new copper piping, and a Johnson Water system in place. New chimney and cap. The front porch is a wonderful place to enjoy a nice sunny day. There is a completely fenced yard with a deck and brick patio for enjoying the beautiful gardens in the rear yard. A new elementary school, only three blocks away is scheduled to be completed and opened within the next two years. Sold as is and seller is willing to provide a home warranty.
TownhomeProperty Type
1912Year Built
3,696 sq ftLot Size
$178Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Beverly Wolff• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Spring-Douglas Historic District, located between Downtown Elgin and the Fox River, is a historic and residential Elgin neighborhood with Victorian-era streetscapes and a walkable, porch-lined atmosphere. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Spring Street and Douglas Avenue corridor, where brick sidewalks, mature trees, and landmark homes set a measured, architectural pace. Queen Anne, Italianate, and Prairie-influenced houses mix with restored details and deep setbacks that shape the street rhythm. Lords Park and its museum campus add green space and a cultural counterpoint to the residential blocks. The Hemmens Cultural Center and Elgin History Museum anchor local arts and heritage nearby. Side streets lead toward riverfront paths and downtown storefronts for a compact, urban-meets-garden feel.
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Market insights
808 N Spring St #808 · $285,000
DAYS ON MARKET
27 days
The average home goes pending in 57 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.9%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$285,000
Median sale price in this area is $334,248. (17% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
13% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Historic/period millwork
Partially finished, full basement
Separate dining room
8 total rooms
Hardwood flooring throughout main living areas
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (plus possible 4th bedroom)
One bedroom located below grade
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Basement bathroom present
Kitchen
Galley kitchen with pantry closet
Range
Refrigerator
Water purifier (owned)
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry with washer and dryer
Laundry on upper level
Flooring
Hardwood flooring (living room, dining room, kitchen and bedrooms noted)
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fenced lot
Lot dimensions approximately 28 x 132
Located in a historic district
Commuter bus and train access; school bus service
Home design
Attached single (1/2 duplex)
Entry level is first floor
Property is over 100 years old
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Detached garage (garage owned) accessed off alley
1 garage space / 1 total parking space
Construction
Stucco and plaster exterior
Asphalt roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Approximately 2,335 total finished/unfinshed square feet (plans used for living area)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
100 amp electric service
HOA & community
Self-managed
Pets allowed (cats and dogs); max pet weight 99 lbs
No master association fees required
Other
Not currently leased
Built before 1978
Electricity and solar
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