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Property Description
There's so much to love about this welcoming ranch on a corner lot, with a classic brick-and-siding exterior! Step inside to a comfortable living room where a cozy fireplace sets the scene for quiet evenings at home. The main floor offers an eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, and one full bathroom. A spacious family room with a second fireplace gives you another inviting place to gather with friends or settle in for movie night. Convenient access to the attached two-car garage and an exterior door leading to the side yard make everyday living easy. Downstairs, the full basement offers a second full bathroom, a recreation room ready for games or entertaining, and an additional room ideal for a home office or hobbies. The generous utility and laundry area provides plenty of storage to keep everything organized. Numerous upgrades include the siding, roof, furnace, A/C unit, all windows, and an updated bathroom. With two fireplaces, versatile living spaces, and a corner-lot setting, this charming ranch offers plenty of room to make it your own. See all it has to offer!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1270 Van St
General
- Price: $294,900
- Taxes: $5,852 (2025)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12771533
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: Dining Combo
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Township: Elgin
- Driving Directions: McLean Blvd. to Van St. East To #1270 Corner of Weston Ave. and Van St.
School Information
- School District: 46
- Elem School District: 46
- Midd School District: 46
- High School District: 46
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Laminate
- Square Feet: 2,298
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1948
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 6825
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1948
- Tax Amount: $5,852.34
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 615405010
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Schools
Schools serving 1270 Van St
School District:School District U-46
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Harriet Gifford Elementary School 240 South Clifton Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 | K-6 | 0.4 mi |
Abbott Middle School, Elgin, IL 949 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123 | 7-8 | 0.4 mi |
Larkin High School 1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 1270 Van St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,852
—
$84,711
9%
2025
$5,852
10%
$78,025
11%
2023
$5,327
5%
$70,489
10%
2022
$5,053
5%
$64,274
7%
2021
$4,826
—
$60,092
5%
2021
$4,826
6%
$57,367
5%
2019
$4,543
11%
$54,646
20%
2017
$4,081
5%
$45,678
8%
2016
$3,880
2%
$42,377
9%
2015
$3,808
-9%
$38,842
-20%
2018
$4,184
3%
$48,318
26%
2014
$4,064
20%
$38,362
-3%
2013
$3,399
—
$39,373
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 1270 Van St
1270 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12771533) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1270 Van Street is currently listed for $294,900 and was received on September 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 1270 Van Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Elgin? You can browse all Elgin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

