Charming and unique historic home located in the Spring-Douglas Gold Coast neighborhood of Elgin. You won't beleive the beauty and elegance the moment you step foot into this amazing home! This sun drenched home boasts 9 ft. ceilings with historic touches such as brick accent walls and stained glass with hardwood floors throughout. The enormous family room is equipped with a fireplace and wet bar made to entertain family and friends. Step out onto the patio from the sliding doors of the family room and you will see more space for entertaining. The kitchen is very unique and has space to add a small table or island. You will be amazed to see that the main floor has 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath and a half bath. Once you are upstairs, you will be delighted to see that the primary bedroom has it's own screened porch attached. There are also 2 other bedrooms with large closets and 1 more full bathroom with tub/shower combo. Also, on the 2nd floor you will be happy to see that it has a 2nd floor laundry room which is very convenient and a kitchenette that could be useful for an in-law situation. One more flight of stairs, you will see an enormous attic space for any extra storage needs. Outside, you will find a 3 car detached garage that was built in 2011 and received an award for preserving the historical architecture of the neighborhood. Just blocks away, you will find the Fox River, downtown Elgin, cafes, farmer's market, parks and Elgin Academy. Schedule an appointment to come see it TODAY as it will not last long!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
$149Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Monica Hatter• Keller Williams Success Realty
Bought with Kelly Dunlop• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Amazing & UNIQUE Historic home in great condition & sun drenched in natural light within the desired Spring/Douglas Gold Coast neighborhood. Upon entry the airy feel of 9' ceilings, custom historic touches, brick accent walls, & stained glass is evident. Original hardwood floors t/o home just sanded & beautiful. Generous closets t/o home in every BR. Master BR w/ potential huge walk-in closet/sitting room & access to private screened porch. 2010 FR addition w/ stone floor-to-ceiling FP and built-ins boasts bay window & sliders to backyard, wet bar, & additional half bath. 2 kitchens has great potential for in-law suite. Storage galore w/ full attic on 3rd flr. Huge walkout basement w/ 2 rooms for workshops. 2011 new 3 car garage w/ more attic storage. This is a must see!! porch swing, attic fan, ceiling fans in many rooms, window shutters, custom built-ins, & crystal chandelier. Too much to mention. If you want a unique home built to last this is for you.
Public Records
Oct 16, 2006
Sold
$288,000
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 4, 2004
Sold
$235,000
$82/sq ft
Public Records
May 7, 1997
Sold
$156,000
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,455 (+4.0%)
$20,976 + $124,069
$145,045
2024
$10,051 (+147.9%)
$20,976 + $124,069
$145,045
2023
$4,054
$19,320 + $114,276
$133,596
2022
$4,054
$17,454 + $103,240
$120,694
2021
$4,054 (−51.8%)
$15,915 + $94,137
$110,052
2020
$8,411 (+2.8%)
$14,879 + $88,011
$102,890
2019
$8,178 (+10.1%)
$13,530 + $80,034
$93,564
2018
$7,428 (+2.1%)
$13,530 + $80,034
$93,564
2017
$7,272 (+4.6%)
$12,746 + $68,388
$81,134
2016
$6,949 (+7.2%)
$12,050 + $64,651
$76,701
2015
$6,483 (+12.1%)
$11,179 + $59,979
$71,158
2013
$5,781 (−8.5%)
$10,387 + $55,729
$66,116
2012
$6,315 (+2.9%)
$10,387 + $55,729
$66,116
2011
$6,136 (−5.4%)
$11,219 + $56,569
$67,788
2010
$6,487 (+3.0%)
$13,900 + $66,233
$80,133
2009
$6,295 (+4.7%)
$13,900 + $66,233
$80,133
2008
$6,014 (+1.3%)
$14,901 + $71,004
$85,905
2007
$5,939
$14,422 + $68,722
$83,144
Tax history for 859 N Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,455 (+4.0%)
$20,976 + $124,069
$145,045
2024
$10,051 (+147.9%)
$20,976 + $124,069
$145,045
2023
$4,054
$19,320 + $114,276
$133,596
2022
$4,054
$17,454 + $103,240
$120,694
2021
$4,054 (−51.8%)
$15,915 + $94,137
$110,052
2020
$8,411 (+2.8%)
$14,879 + $88,011
$102,890
2019
$8,178 (+10.1%)
$13,530 + $80,034
$93,564
2018
$7,428 (+2.1%)
$13,530 + $80,034
$93,564
2017
$7,272 (+4.6%)
$12,746 + $68,388
$81,134
2016
$6,949 (+7.2%)
$12,050 + $64,651
$76,701
2015
$6,483 (+12.1%)
$11,179 + $59,979
$71,158
2013
$5,781 (−8.5%)
$10,387 + $55,729
$66,116
2012
$6,315 (+2.9%)
$10,387 + $55,729
$66,116
2011
$6,136 (−5.4%)
$11,219 + $56,569
$67,788
2010
$6,487 (+3.0%)
$13,900 + $66,233
$80,133
2009
$6,295 (+4.7%)
$13,900 + $66,233
$80,133
2008
$6,014 (+1.3%)
$14,901 + $71,004
$85,905
2007
$5,939
$14,422 + $68,722
$83,144
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.