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$498,999 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 4,592 Sq. Ft.
  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 days ago
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MASSIVE EXTENSION & TOTAL BRICK RECONSTRUCTION! This 4,500+ sq ft West Side estate near Wing Park features a massive 2016 addition expanding the footprint by 40%. The modern expansion added a 1st-floor family room to a new exterior deck, a 4th rear bedroom, and a primary suite with a huge walk-in closet and spa bath. Uniquely, ALL exterior brick on the entire house was completely replaced during the build!Mechanicals offer total peace of mind: dual furnaces (2016), 1st-floor A/C (2021), and 2nd-floor A/C (2016)-all completely overhauled in 2025 with new fans, pilots, boards, and sensors, plus 2 new smart thermostats. Roof fully updated (front 2023, back 2016). Recent upgrades include a custom shed (2024), concrete slab (2023), garage doors/transmitters (2022), and water heater (2018).Inside, enjoy hardwood floors, a fireplace, a heated Florida room, and a gourmet granite kitchen with stainless appliances. Features a 1st-floor 5th bedroom/office and a finished lower level with 2 rec rooms, wet bar, and workshop. Rare single-PIN double lot with 2.5-car garage. Move-in ready!

Full Property Details for 186 N Du Bois Ave

General

  • Price: $498,999
  • Taxes: $9,290 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12718627
  • Updated: 7/29/2026
  • Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, S
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Workshop
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning, Includes Accessories
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Additional Information

  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Elgin
  • County: Kane
  • Township: Elgin
  • Driving Directions: Highland West Of Route 31 To South On Du Bois to 186.

School Information

  • School District: 46
  • Elem School District: 46
  • Midd School District: 46
  • High School District: 46
  • Elementary School: Highland Elementary School
  • Middle School: Kimball Middle School
  • High School: Larkin High School
  • Private School: Larkin High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Colonial
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding, Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Storage Space, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 4,592
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 106 x 130
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1930
  • Tax Amount: $9,290.84
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 615280013

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Schools serving 186 N Du Bois Ave

School District:School District U-46
NameGradesDistance
Highland Elementary School, Elgin, IL
190 North Melrose Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
K-60.3 mi
Kimball Middle School
451 North McLean Boulevard, Elgin, IL 60123
7-80.6 mi
Larkin High School
1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
9-120.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 186 N Du Bois Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
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7/29/2026
Listed
$498,999
119.82%
MLS
4/16/2004
Sold
$227,000
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Tax History for 186 N Du Bois Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,291
—
$129,782
9%
2025
$9,291
9%
$119,537
11%
2023
$8,524
6%
$107,992
10%
2022
$8,018
4%
$98,470
7%
2021
$7,678
—
$92,062
5%
2021
$7,678
6%
$87,888
5%
2019
$7,259
3%
$83,719
12%
2017
$7,052
-2%
$74,559
-5%
2018
$7,204
7%
$78,869
14%
2016
$6,737
1%
$69,170
9%
2015
$6,656
-6%
$63,401
1%
2014
$7,111
20%
$62,618
-3%
2013
$5,935
—
$64,270
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186 N Du Bois Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12718627) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 186 N Du Bois Avenue is currently listed for $498,999 and was received on July 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 186 N Du Bois Avenue? 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.

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