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 Details
Price:
$399,000
MLS #:
MRD12781035
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
elgin
Listed Date:
Oct 9, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,275
Year Built:
1940
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Schools
School District:
46
Interior
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom
Exterior
Community Features
Curbs, Street Paved
Construction Materials
Frame
Fencing
Fenced
Garage Spaces
1
Green Energy Efficient
Water Heater
Parking Features
Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
Roof
Asphalt
Waterfront Features
Pond
Financial
HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$3,206
Map
Community
- Address515 PRESTON Avenue Elgin IL
- CityElgin
- CountyKane
- Zip Code60120
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Elgin as of Oct 11, 2026
235
Single Family Listed
44
Avg DOM
215
Avg $ / SqFt
$462,258
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 515 PRESTON Avenue Elgin IL is a Single Family for sale in Elgin, IL, 60120. It is listed for $399,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 2,275 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1940. The current price per square foot is $175. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Elgin is $215. The average listing price for Single Family in Elgin is $462,258.
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515 PRESTON Avenue
Elgin, IL


