515 PRESTON Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 (MLS # 12781035)
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A Fairytale Home with a Heavenly Backyard! Step into the charm of this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, where a beautiful entrance welcomes you into spacious rooms and abundant storage. A separate sunroom offers a peaceful place to relax, and the newer kitchen features a Frigidaire refrigerator (2025), Frigidaire oven/range (2023), and Bosch dishwasher (2023). Recent updates include a tankless water heater (2024) and a new A/C unit (2025); the roof is approximately 10 years old. The basement is a cozy retreat, with custom white built-in shelves and lower cabinets that create the feel of a private library, which is part of the recreational room for relaxing or gathering. Outside, enjoy a heavenly backyard quiet, beautiful setting filled with lovely plants and flowers. The backyard is fully enclosed and gated, creating a welcoming space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The backyard also features a new shed for storing gardening tools and outdoor essentials, and the home includes a one-car garage. Located in a family-oriented Elgin area, the home is near the Fox River Trail, Lords Park, the Elgin Public Museum, Downtown Elgin, the Hemmens Cultural Center, the Grand Victoria Riverboat, and Santa's Village in East Dundee. Own this home before the end of this year! SOLD AS/IS.
Property Type(s):
Single Family
| Last Updated | 10/9/2026 | Year Built | 1940 |
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| Community | Elgin | Garage Spaces | 1.0 |
| County | Kane |
Additional Details
| AIR | Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air |
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| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| APPLIANCES | Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
| AREA | Elgin |
| BASEMENT | Finished, Full, Yes |
| CONSTRUCTION | Frame |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| GARAGE | Yes |
| HEAT | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| INTERIOR | Cathedral Ceiling(s) |
| LOT | 0 |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 54 X 132 |
| PARKING | Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage |
| SEWER | Public Sewer |
| TAXES | 3206 |
| WATER | Public |
| WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION | Pond |
Location
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