$285,000

beds

baths

1,882

square ft

838 Cedar Avenue

Elgin, Illinois 60120

Closed / MLS #12458953 / Single Family / Elgin

Listing information updated 10/16/2025 at 6:03am

This charming 5 bedroom, 2 bath home in Elgin boasts a large foyer with stained glass windows and a beautiful wood staircase. The spacious living and dining room combination features stunning moldings and picture windows. The kitchen is adorable with a pantry and space for a table or large buffet. The main floor bathroom has a storage room attached. The first floor also includes a bedroom or office with French doors and hardwood floors. Upstairs, you'll find four good-sized bedrooms, one with original built-ins. Two bedrooms have walk-in closets and the second floor bathroom has a walk-in shower. The basement has a laundry area and storage/work rooms with access to the yard. The large backyard includes mature trees, a two-car garage, and shed. Enjoy your morning coffee on the cute front porch. Located close to downtown Elgin's amenities and the Fox River walking and bike paths, this home is perfect for those who love to entertain. Come check it out!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Driveway,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,882

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.2

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

Room Information

Living Room:

13x15 - Main

Dining Room:

13x15 - Main

Kitchen:

9x14 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

10x16 - Second

Bedroom 5:

9x15 - Main Level

Foyer:

8x13 - Main Level

Laundry:

11x26 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$5,505

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60120

City:

Elgin

County:

Kane

Schools

School District(s):

Elementary School:

Mckinley Elementary School

Middle School:

Larsen Middle School

High School:

Elgin High School

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Driveway,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,882

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.2

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

Living Room:

13x15 - Main

Dining Room:

13x15 - Main

Kitchen:

9x14 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

10x16 - Second

Bedroom 5:

9x15 - Main Level

Foyer:

8x13 - Main Level

Laundry:

11x26 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$5,505

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60120

City:

Elgin

County:

Kane

School District(s):

Elementary School:

Mckinley Elementary School

Middle School:

Larsen Middle School

High School:

Elgin High School

Listing Office: Baird & Warner

Listing Office Phone: 847.426.7510

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