Sold162d on marketHistoric · 148 yrs
956 South St
Elgin, IL, 60123 • 60123 • Kane County
$440,000
$128/sqft
6Beds
4Baths
3,437Sqft
0.4 acLot
1878Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1878 · 148 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Family Room · Living Room
Special Features
Guest House · Pool House · Second Residence · Shed(s)
2.5-Car Garage
Concrete · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s) · Granite Counters
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
42 views
People checking out this listing
162 days on market
Established listing
$128/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1878 · Historic
A Rare Blend of Historical Charm and Modern Upgrades in this West Side ALL BRICK Charmer! Be & Live in a Part of Elgin's History Offering 2567 SF with an Additional 2nd Home/Coach House/Pool House Adds Another 870 SF! Property Would be a GREAT Investment Opportunity: Airbnb -or PERFECT for Living in the Main House & Renting the Coach House to Help with the Expenses! Where Else Can You Get 2 Homes for the Price of 1?? Plus HEATED INGROUND POOL & 2.5 Detached Garage on a Large Set Back Lot with 0.4 Acres! Private All Fenced Yard with Shed! Main House has 5 Bedrooms (1st Floor Master) Plus 2.5 Baths & Sun Room! 2 Story Coach House is Perfect for Inlaws or Guests or Even Rent It that Offers a Living/Dining Room, Kitchen/Bar, Full Bathroom & 2nd Floor Bedroom/Bonus Room (A New 2nd Floor Door will be Replaced)! Garden Beds are Available Next to Coach Home! Main Home was Beautifully Fully Renovated in 2010 While Keeping Much of the Charm! 2 Staircases: Front Curved Staircase & Back Staircase Off Kitchen! Home Boasts Hardwood Flooring, Crown Moldings Throughout 1st Floor, Ceiling Fans & Shutters Throughout! Living Room with Bay Windows & the Original Marble Corner Fireplace! Family Room with Franklin Stove! Separate Dining Area with 2 Corner Built-In Cabinets! Updated Kitchen with Plenty of Cabinets, Granite Countertops, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances & Large Island! Powder Room Off Kitchen! 1st Floor Master Bedroom with a Walk-In Closet & Its Own Bath! Bright & Light Sun Room Off Kitchen Leads to Deck, Pool, Coach Home & Yard! 2nd Floor with 4 Additional Bedrooms & Full Bath! Attic with Interior Stairs! Full Basement! Large INGROUND Pool for to Enjoy Your Summer! 2.5 Car Detached Garage with Long Cement Driveway! Updated Electric Including Fully Rewired 200 AMP Service! 54 Newer Vinyl Double Pane Windows Throughout in 2009! RECENT UPDATES: 2021 - New Furnace and New Central Air Units! 2022 - New Roof & Replaced Lead Pipe Lines from the City! 2023 - New & Fully Replaced Chimney, New Water Lines, New Dryer, New Dishwasher! 2024 - New Pool Heater! 2019 - Hot Water Heater! Convenient Location & Less Than 5 Minutes to Rt. 20! SOOOO MANY FEATURES & MORE TO LIST! Don't Miss this Truly UNIQUE Property! Less than 2 Miles to Downtown Elgin with Metra Train Station, Riverboat Casino, Shopping, Arts & River!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,743/month
Principal & Interest$2,157
Property Tax$440
Insurance$147
Down payment20% ($88,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $352,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1878
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot0.40 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1878
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionVinyl Siding, Brick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2.5 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Fireplaces2
FencingFenced
Lot0.40 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60123
Annual tax$9,907
Parcel0622229034
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
18 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
In-Law Floorplan
1st Floor Full Bath
Built-in Features
Walk-In Closet(s)
High Ceilings
Historic/Period Mlwk
Open Floorplan
Granite Counters
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
In Unit
Sink
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Family Room
Living Room
Windows
Screens
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Brick
Patio & Porch
Deck
Lot Features
Landscaped
Mature Trees
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Pool Features
In Ground
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Other Structures
Guest House
Pool House
Second Residence
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main17×11 ft187 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (Blinds)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second13×12 ft156 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
Bedroom3
Second16×10 ft160 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Shutters)
Bedroom4
Second16×9 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom5
Second15×10 ft150 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
Bedroom6
Second23×19 ft437 sqft
Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market162
Est. value$450,200
Est. rent$4,250/mo
Tax rate2.15%
Price/sqft$128
On marketAug 26, 2025
PostedAug 26, 2025
Last sold$440,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedNov 3, 2025
Tour days6
Views42
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60123
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 30, 2025Sold$440,000$128MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 26, 2025Price Change$450,000$131MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 12, 2025Listed For Sale$455,000$132MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 12, 2025Listing Removed$465,000$135MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 5, 2025Price Change$465,000$135MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 8, 2025Price Change$475,000$138MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 17, 2025Price Change$489,900$143MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 5, 2025Listed For Sale$499,900$145MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 28, 2021Sold$350,000$102MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 26, 2006Sold$320,000$93Public Record
Sold$440,000
Oct 30, 2025•$128/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$450,000
Aug 26, 2025•$131/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$455,000
Aug 12, 2025•$132/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$465,000
Aug 12, 2025•$135/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$465,000
Aug 5, 2025•$135/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$475,000
Jul 8, 2025•$138/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$489,900
Jun 17, 2025•$143/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$499,900
Jun 5, 2025•$145/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$350,000
May 28, 2021•$102/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$320,000
May 26, 2006•$93/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2024$9,907$131,798
Apr 11, 2023$9,468$119,069
Apr 11, 2022$8,894$108,570
Apr 11, 2021$8,521$101,505
Apr 11, 2020$8,291$96,902
Apr 11, 2019$8,061$92,306
Apr 11, 2018$7,397$80,817
Apr 11, 2017$7,241$76,401
Apr 11, 2016$7,559$70,880
Apr 11, 2015—$64,968
Apr 11, 2014—$64,166
Apr 11, 2013—$65,859
Apr 11, 2012—$71,138
Apr 11, 2011—$79,635
Apr 11, 2010—$88,141
Apr 11, 2009—$94,490
Apr 11, 2008—$94,490
Apr 11, 2007—$91,454
Apr 11, 2006—$87,776
Apr 11, 2005—$82,427
Apr 11, 2004—$77,208
Apr 11, 2003—$71,628
Apr 11, 2002—$66,322
Apr 11, 2001—$61,724
Apr 11, 2000—$58,740
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Local context around this listing
Elgin, IL • Kane County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby zip codes
60120601216012360124
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