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Property Description
Charming home in historic downtown St. Charles! Just steps from the Fox River. Enjoy timeless character, walkable streets, local shops and restaurants, and scenic waterfront views in one of the area's most desirable locations. This charming all brick bungalow has recently been renovated throughout. All new flooring, new paint, new lighting and electric service, new kitchen w/quartz countertoops, 3 new baths, and all new appliances. The newly finished basement has a large living room/bedroom area, kitchenette and full bath, perfect for an in-law arrangement. Two bedrooms on the main floor with full bath and a large master suite with full bath upstairs. This double lot is fenced and has a 17' x 20' workshop or studio in the back yard. Views of the river from your deck just off of the kitchen. Brand new A/C and water heater. Perfect home in a perfect location!!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 609 S 5th Ave
General
- Price: $579,000
- Taxes: $8,761 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12687509
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Campton Hills / St. Charles
- County: Kane
- Township: St. Charles
- Driving Directions: 5th Ave is on the East side of the river, S of Main 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: Wredling 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
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,159
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1925
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 90 x 100
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1925
- Tax Amount: $8,761.32
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 934217010
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Schools
Schools serving 609 S 5th Ave
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 | 0.8 mi |
Wredling Middle School 1200 Dunham Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174 | 6-8 | 2.1 mi |
St Charles East High School 1020 Dunham Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174 | 9-12 | 1.9 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 609 S 5th Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,761
—
$140,922
9%
2025
$8,761
93%
$129,846
12%
2023
$4,547
-9%
$116,214
6%
2022
$4,991
-1%
$109,676
5%
2021
$5,041
—
$104,543
2%
2021
$5,041
-1%
$102,594
2%
2019
$5,102
—
$100,563
4%
2018
$5,127
-23%
$97,036
7%
2017
$6,650
18%
$90,360
4%
2016
$5,647
-4%
$87,186
12%
2015
$5,865
-1%
$78,010
7%
2014
$5,945
3%
$72,812
-1%
2013
$5,782
—
$73,480
—
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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609 S 5th Avenue, Saint Charles, IL 60174 (MLS# 12687509) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 609 S 5th Avenue is currently listed for $579,000 and was received on July 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 609 S 5th Avenue? 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.

