$290,000

beds

baths

1,469

square ft

27 S Melrose Avenue

Elgin, Illinois 60123

Closed / MLS #12378073 / Single Family / Elgin

Listing information updated 7/7/2025 at 2:43pm

Welcome to 27 S. Melrose - A Spacious Home with Endless Potential! Located on Elgin's desirable west side this generously sized 5 bedroom, 2 bath home is packed with major updates and ready for your personal touch. Recent improvements include a new roof, gutters, windows, driveway, stairs, and sidewalk (2021), plus an updated bathroom (2022). Additional upgrades feature a newer water heater, chimney, and garage siding/door. Inside you'll find hardwood flooring under the carpet, a partially finished basement with plenty of storage, a laundry area, and a workshop area-complete with a workbench that stays! All appliances are included. Outdoor highlights include a 13x11 deck, an enclosed front porch, a 6x6 mudroom, and a 5x10 upper-level storage room-ideal for keeping things organized. Conveniently located near I-90, shopping, parks, and public transit, this home offers both space and convenience. Being sold AS-IS. Carpet and paint needed so bring your ideas and make it your own. Professional photos coming Tuesday, 6/10!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Other

Exterior Type:

Cedar

Basement:

Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Concrete,Rec/Family Area,Full,Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Electric

Appliances:

Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,469

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.15

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Separate Dining Room, Workshop

External Features:

Lighting, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

N/A

Dining Room:

15x10 - Main

Kitchen:

12x10 - Main

Family Room:

12x17 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

11x11 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x11 - Main

Bedroom 5:

10x11 - Main Level

Mud Room:

6x6 - Main Level

Enclosed Porch:

23x13 - Main Level

Laundry:

10x12 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$4,266

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60123

City:

Elgin

County:

Kane

Schools

School District(s):

Elementary School:

Harriet Gifford Elementary Schoo

Middle School:

Abbott Middle School

High School:

Larkin High School

Architecture Style:

Other

Exterior Type:

Cedar

Basement:

Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Concrete,Rec/Family Area,Full,Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Electric

Appliances:

Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,469

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.15

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Separate Dining Room, Workshop

External Features:

Lighting, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

N/A

Dining Room:

15x10 - Main

Kitchen:

12x10 - Main

Family Room:

12x17 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

11x11 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x11 - Main

Bedroom 5:

10x11 - Main Level

Mud Room:

6x6 - Main Level

Enclosed Porch:

23x13 - Main Level

Laundry:

10x12 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$4,266

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60123

City:

Elgin

County:

Kane

School District(s):

Elementary School:

Harriet Gifford Elementary Schoo

Middle School:

Abbott Middle School

High School:

Larkin High School

Listing Office: HomeSmart Connect, LLC.

Listing Office Phone: 847.495.5000

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