Majestic standing vintage home in Elgin. Comfortable living room with built in bookshelves, custom tray ceiling & bright picture window. 2 fireplaces including 1 in the basement. Absolutely beautiful 4 season room finished in dark rustic wood. This home is huge. Some renovations were started but not completed. Home needs TLC. Will not qualify for FHA mortgage. Great potential for rehabbers or an opportunity to earn sweat equity in this large family home. This home is being sold "as is".
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
8,550 sq ftLot Size
$148Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Patti Besler• Premier Living Properties
Bought with Donald Hampton• Southwestern Real Estate, Inc.
Majestic standing vintage home in Elgin. Comfortable living room with built in bookshelves, custom tray ceiling & bright picture window. 2 fireplaces including 1 in the basement. Absolutely beautiful 4 season room finished in dark rustic wood. Bathrooms finished in ceramic tile & fancy lighting. This home is huge & was kept immaculate! Peaceful back yard filled with trees & designer landscaping. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property.
Public Records
Nov 30, 1989
Sold
$107,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,572 (+4.1%)
$19,743 + $100,612
$120,355
2024
$8,231 (+4.8%)
$19,743 + $100,612
$120,355
2023
$7,855 (+6.2%)
$18,185 + $92,670
$110,855
2022
$7,398 (+4.5%)
$16,429 + $83,720
$100,149
2021
$7,082 (+2.8%)
$14,980 + $76,338
$91,318
2020
$6,886 (+2.9%)
$14,005 + $71,371
$85,376
2019
$6,691 (+2.6%)
$12,736 + $64,903
$77,639
2018
$6,518 (+2.2%)
$12,736 + $64,903
$77,639
2017
$6,377 (+4.7%)
$11,998 + $59,932
$71,930
2016
$6,088 (+1.3%)
$11,342 + $56,657
$67,999
2015
$6,009 (+12.1%)
$10,522 + $52,562
$63,084
2013
$5,359 (−8.5%)
$9,776 + $48,838
$58,614
2012
$5,858 (+7.3%)
$9,776 + $48,838
$58,614
2011
$5,459 (−5.5%)
$10,560 + $52,752
$63,312
2010
$5,777 (+3.0%)
$13,084 + $58,940
$72,024
2009
$5,610 (+4.5%)
$13,084 + $58,940
$72,024
2008
$5,368 (+1.3%)
$14,027 + $63,186
$77,213
2007
$5,300
$13,576 + $61,156
$74,732
Tax history for 844 N Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,572 (+4.1%)
$19,743 + $100,612
$120,355
2024
$8,231 (+4.8%)
$19,743 + $100,612
$120,355
2023
$7,855 (+6.2%)
$18,185 + $92,670
$110,855
2022
$7,398 (+4.5%)
$16,429 + $83,720
$100,149
2021
$7,082 (+2.8%)
$14,980 + $76,338
$91,318
2020
$6,886 (+2.9%)
$14,005 + $71,371
$85,376
2019
$6,691 (+2.6%)
$12,736 + $64,903
$77,639
2018
$6,518 (+2.2%)
$12,736 + $64,903
$77,639
2017
$6,377 (+4.7%)
$11,998 + $59,932
$71,930
2016
$6,088 (+1.3%)
$11,342 + $56,657
$67,999
2015
$6,009 (+12.1%)
$10,522 + $52,562
$63,084
2013
$5,359 (−8.5%)
$9,776 + $48,838
$58,614
2012
$5,858 (+7.3%)
$9,776 + $48,838
$58,614
2011
$5,459 (−5.5%)
$10,560 + $52,752
$63,312
2010
$5,777 (+3.0%)
$13,084 + $58,940
$72,024
2009
$5,610 (+4.5%)
$13,084 + $58,940
$72,024
2008
$5,368 (+1.3%)
$14,027 + $63,186
$77,213
2007
$5,300
$13,576 + $61,156
$74,732
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,550
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,304
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kane County
APN
0612155003
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 11, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding,Vinyl Siding
Age: 91-100 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 0612155003
Lot Information
Dimensions: 132 X 66
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Wooded
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,886.32
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 46
Middle Or Junior School District: 46
High School District: 46
Location Information
Township: Elgin
Corporate Limits: Elgin
Directions: Rt. 31 to Kimball St. E to Spring St. N to home
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,304
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,550 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Kane County
APN: 0612155003
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Nov 11, 2025
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Mckinley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Larsen Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Elgin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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56
67
47
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36
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$325,000 – $393,000
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