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Property Description
Mid-century modern design waterfront home offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with some original 1950's features and today's most recent updates. Enter this special home and take in the vaulted wood ceilings, hardwood floors, and expansive windows (2022) bringing in natural light and scenic river views (bald eagles!). The main floor feels airy and bright with the large living room anchored by the wood paneling of the staircase, stone wall fireplace and picture windows. It flows into the dining room and the original 1950s kitchen with its chrome double broiler oven, laminate countertops with stainless steel trim, and custom cabinetry and new stainless steel fridge (2025). The second staircase from the kitchen takes you to the second floor with 2 bedrooms and an updated bathroom (2025). The top floor primary bedroom is currently used as a den/office and has a fireplace, plentiful closets, new windows and a new full bathroom (2021). Additional recent improvements include all new electric (2021), drain tile and sump pump (2022), siding on the south and east side (2022), new paved patio and sidewalk (2023) and new exterior storm doors (2025). Take in waterfront living on the Fox River Trail, as well as nearby forest preserves, parks, playgrounds, pickleball courts. Enjoy seasonal community park events, concerts, and amphitheater performances in Panton Mill Park. Easy access to shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences along the Randall Road corridor.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 34 S River St
General
- Sold For: $380,000
- Taxes: $7,104 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12628908
Interior
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas Log
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump
- Other Features: Flood Zone
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Other
Location
- Area: South Elgin
- County: Kane
- Driving Directions: East State Street to S River Street. First house on the west side of the street.
School Information
- School District: 46
- Midd School District: 46
- Elementary School: Clinton Elementary School
- Middle School: Kenyon Woods Middle School
- High School: South Elgin High School
- Private School: South Elgin High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Cedar
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Rubber
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,623
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1954
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 92 x 177 x 93 x 176
- Lot Features: Water Rights
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: River Front
- Water Front View: Back of Property
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1954
- Tax Amount: $7,104
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 635186007
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Sold by Arhome Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 34 S River St
School District:School District U-46
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Clinton Elementary School, South Elgin, IL 770 Mill Street, South Elgin, IL 60177 | K-6 | 0.5 mi |
Kenyon Woods Middle School 1515 Raymond Street, South Elgin, IL 60177 | 7-8 | 1 mi |
South Elgin High School 760 East Main Street, South Elgin, IL 60177 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
34 S River Street, South Elgin, IL 60177 (MLS# 12628908) is a Single Family property that was sold at $380,000 on June 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 34 S River Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Elgin? You can browse all South Elgin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

