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$525,000 Contingent
Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 500 Cedar St
General
- Price: $525,000
- Taxes: $7,412 (2025)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12681370
- Updated: 6/19/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Historical District
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Garage
Location
- Area: Campton Hills / St. Charles
- County: Kane
- Township: St. Charles
- Driving Directions: From Main St in St Charles (Route 64) turn north on 5th St then turn left at Cedar St.
School Information
- School District: 303
- Elem School District: 303
- Midd School District: 303
- High School District: 303
- Elementary School: Munhall Elementary School
- Middle School: Thompson Middle School
- High School: St Charles East High School
- Private School: St Charles East High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Storage Space, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Drapes
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,900
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1931
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 66 x 132
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Mature Trees, Garden
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1931
- Tax Amount: $7,412
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 927355008
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Schools
Schools serving 500 Cedar St
School District:St. Charles Community Unit School District 303
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Munhall Elementary School 1400 S 13th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174 | K-5 | 1.5 mi |
Thompson Middle School, St. Charles, IL 705 W Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
St Charles East High School 1020 Dunham Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 500 Cedar St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/17/2026
Listed
$525,000
94.44%
MLS
4/20/2020
Sold
$270,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 500 Cedar St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,182
5%
$104,990
12%
2023
$6,863
2%
$93,967
6%
2022
$6,701
5%
$88,992
5%
2021
$6,368
—
$84,827
3%
2021
$6,368
5%
$82,043
2%
2019
$6,083
8%
$80,418
10%
2017
$5,640
-5%
$73,309
4%
2016
$5,914
4%
$70,734
7%
2015
$5,707
2%
$66,145
3%
2014
$5,598
-3%
$64,207
-16%
2018
$5,798
4%
$76,607
16%
2013
$5,570
—
$66,194
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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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500 Cedar Street, Saint Charles, IL 60174 (MLS# 12681370) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 500 Cedar Street is currently listed for $525,000 and was received on June 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 500 Cedar Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Saint Charles? You can browse all Saint Charles real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
