186 N Du Bois Avenue

Elgin, IL 60123

Significant Price Adjustment-Unbeatable Space & Value in a Quiet Residential Area! Nestled within a highly desirable, established neighborhood, this property is the ultimate setup for entrepreneurs, contractors, clients, or anyone looking for a rare buildable double lot, extensive storage capacity, and ample parking spaces. This unique brick-accented home offers an astounding 4,592 total square feet of space, providing unmatched versatility and future expansion potential. Perfect for managing large personal vehicles, private equipment, inventory, or setting up a massive personal workshop, the exterior features an extensive amount of parking space, one 2-car detached garage, a solid concrete slab installed in 2023, and a custom-designed storage shed built in 2024. Bring your cosmetic design vision to transform the expansive interior and build massive long-term value throughout. Original hardwood floors run throughout the home, waiting to be beautifully refinished, while vintage-style pocket doors in some areas add exceptional character and charm. Enjoy ultimate peace of mind with high-ticket structural and mechanical items already completed: Dual-Zone HVAC: Furnaces & A/Cs installed 2016 (1st-floor A/C updated 2021). Fully serviced in 2025 with new components and 2 smart thermostats. Roof & Infrastructure: Front half and side dent area replaced 2023; back half replaced 2016. Water heater from 2018. Garage doors/transmitters replaced 2022. The main living layout features a warm main living room highlighted by a classic brick fireplace. A substantial rear addition completed in 2016 beautifully expands the living zones, delivering an expansive 1st-floor family room and a stunning, sun-drenched sunroom that features gorgeous French windows and French doors. The sunroom serves as a complete, striking architectural feature leading up to the additional flex room, which functions perfectly as your home office space while offering seamless indoor-outdoor living with direct access to the spacious 2-tier deck. The floor plan also includes a private 4th bedroom and a massive primary bedroom suite complete with an oversized walk-in closet and a private master bathroom featuring a double vanity, walk-in shower, and separate soaker tub. The kitchen highlights stainless appliances, granite counters, and ample cabinetry. The basement provides exceptional additional storage or a blank canvas for extra living space. Eligible for a $5,000 Chase Homebuyer Grant! Offered as-is. Bring your design ideas today!

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