TOP HIGHLIGHTS – Well-preserved and maintained 1931 Craftsman bungalow. – Walkable downtown St. Charles living. – Fully fenced. – Fox River & recreation nearby. – Steps from summer concerts and parades. – Landscaped yard with outdoor living space. – Abundant Storage. – Many updates. Updated 1931 brick Craftsman bungalow in walkable downtown St. Charles, just blocks from the Fox River, Pottawatomie Park, restaurants, shops, the Arcada Theatre, Whole Foods Market, trails, recreation, and community events. Fully fenced yard. Offering approximately 1,890 sq ft of above-grade living space, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home blends preserved historic character with many recent updates. Original details include wood trim, wood windows, picture rails, glass door knobs, refinished hardwood floors, a wood-burning brick fireplace, and built-in storage. The main level features a spacious 26′ x 14′ living room, formal 17′ x 15′ dining room, updated 13′ x 13′ kitchen, and a heated enclosed front porch filled with natural light. Two sets of french doors connect the porch to the living room, creating flexible space for an office, reading room, studio, or secondary sitting area. The kitchen combines classic character with modern function, including custom cherry cabinetry, quartz countertops, ceramic tile flooring, and GE Cafe appliances added in 2025. A generous open area provides room for a breakfast table or a future island. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a full bath with striking Art Deco tile and Kohler fixtures. Each bedroom offers ample closet space, including a 6′ x 10′ walk-in closet in the primary bedroom. The hallway includes an original built-in storage cabinet. The full unfinished basement has both interior access and a separate exterior entry, making it well suited for storage, utilities, exercise space, hobbies, or workshop use. The fully fenced yard offers privacy, curb appeal, and outdoor entertaining space, with black metal wrought-iron style fencing, cedar privacy fencing, cottage-style landscaping, seasonal plantings, apple trees, and a cedar pergola with string lighting. A detached two-car garage provides additional storage and shop space. Major recent improvements include full tear-off roof replacement on the house and garage (2020), genuine copper gutters (2020), hot water heater (2020), fully fenced yard (2020), exterior repainting (2021), refinished hardwood floors on both levels (2021), masonry tuckpointing (2022), chimney cap replacement (2022), A/C condenser (2022), Craftsman-style pergola (2022), electrical panel (2023), garage doors and openers (2023), water softener (2024), window shades throughout (2025), GE Cafe refrigerator, double oven, and microwave (2025), quartz countertops (2026), and kitchen ceramic floor tile (2026). A distinctive downtown St. Charles home with historic detail, modern updates, generous storage, and a highly walkable location. Yard decor/statuary and the tiered concrete planter in the front yard do not convey. The large planters on the front entrance wing walls do convey.
Property Details
Price:
$525,000
MLS #:
MRD12681370
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
3
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
camptonhillsstcharles
Listed Date:
Jun 17, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,900
Year Built:
1931
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Schools
School District:
303
Elementary School:
Munhall Elementary School
Middle School:
Thompson Middle School
High School:
St Charles East High School
Interior
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Interior Features
Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk
Exterior
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Community Features
Park
Construction Materials
Brick
Fencing
Fenced
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Mature Trees, Garden
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Garage
Parking Spots
6
Parking Total
6
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
Roof
Asphalt
Window Features
Drapes
Financial
HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$7,412
Map
Community
- Address500 Cedar Street St. Charles IL
- CitySt. Charles
- CountyKane
- Zip Code60174
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in St. Charles as of Jun 22, 2026
190
Single Family Listed
63
Avg DOM
253
Avg $ / SqFt
$813,397
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 500 Cedar Street St. Charles IL is a Single Family for sale in St. Charles, IL, 60174. It is listed for $525,000 and features 3 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 1,900 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1931. The current price per square foot is $276. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in St. Charles is $253. The average listing price for Single Family in St. Charles is $813,397.
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500 Cedar Street
St. Charles, IL


