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  • For Sale
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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,275 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 34 minutes ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 515 Preston Ave

General

  • Price: $399,000
  • Taxes: $3,206 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12781035
  • Updated: 10/9/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Curbs, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Elgin
  • County: Kane
  • Township: Elgin
  • Driving Directions: ROUTE 58 (SUMMIT) E OF ROUTE 25 2 PRESTON N2 HOME

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, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Const.: Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 2,275
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 54 x 132
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Water Features

  • Water Front Desc.: Pond

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Water Heater

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1940
  • Tax Amount: $3,206
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 612479005

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Schools serving 515 Preston Ave

School District:School District U-46
NameGradesDistance
Lords Park Elementary School
323 Waverly Drive, Elgin, IL 60120
K-60.7 mi
Larsen Middle School
665 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120
7-80.4 mi
Elgin High School
1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin, IL 60120
9-121.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 515 Preston Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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10/09/2026
Listed
$399,000
134.71%
MLS
11/18/2009
Sold
$170,000
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Tax History for 515 Preston Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,206
—
$89,108
9%
2025
$3,206
-10%
$82,074
11%
2023
$3,582
-12%
$74,147
10%
2022
$4,077
-3%
$67,609
7%
2021
$4,195
—
$63,209
9%
2021
$4,195
-9%
$58,022
5%
2019
$4,602
20%
$55,270
27%
2017
$3,843
5%
$43,366
8%
2016
$3,651
2%
$40,232
9%
2015
$3,581
-9%
$36,877
-20%
2018
$3,942
3%
$45,873
26%
2014
$3,821
3%
$36,422
-14%
2013
$3,716
—
$42,483
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515 Preston Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 (MLS# 12781035) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 515 Preston Avenue is currently listed for $399,000 and was received on October 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 515 Preston 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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