$248,000

beds

bath

1,540

square ft

711 Bluff City Boulevard

Elgin, Illinois 60120

Contingent / MLS #12591553 / Single Family / Elgin

Listing information updated 4/2/2026 at 6:05am

Best & Final by Thursday, 3/26 @ 10:00 a.m. Historic charm meets mechanics dream! Step back in time with this very unique craftsman built home, boasting timeless character and modern functionality. Charming covered front porch is the perfect spot for your morning coffee. The kitchen offers a delightful surprise: a 5x5 space featuring a built-in retro booth and jukebox area, perfect for fun and casual dining. Hardwood floors flow throughout the main level, leading to a convenient first-floor primary BR. Upstairs, the finished attic offers two additional bedrooms-one currently being as a sewing room. NEW furnace in 2025/ HTW 2021. Outside, the property has an extra-long driveway leads to a detached garage equipped with impressive 7' barn doors, a car lift, and a mechanic's pit, all with the potential to be heated. The charming backyard is an oasis featuring a paver patio, established gardens, and a 14x10 metal shed for extra storage. This property is a rare find, perfectly blending historic detail with unique, practical amenities. Home being sold as-is.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding,Plaster

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,540

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.196

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Workshop

External Features:

Other, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

14x11 - Main

Dining Room:

13x9 - Main

Kitchen:

17x7 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

11x9 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x7 - Attic

3rd Bedroom:

14x8 - Attic

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Sitting Room:

10x10 - Main Level

Work Room:

7x6 - Basement Level

Exercise Room:

13x10 - Basement Level

Bonus Room:

9x7 - Attic Level

Enclosed Porch:

14x12 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$2,904

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60120

City:

Elgin

County:

Kane

Schools

School District(s):

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Elgin High School

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding,Plaster

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,540

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.196

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Workshop

External Features:

Other, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

14x11 - Main

Dining Room:

13x9 - Main

Kitchen:

17x7 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

11x9 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x7 - Attic

3rd Bedroom:

14x8 - Attic

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Sitting Room:

10x10 - Main Level

Work Room:

7x6 - Basement Level

Exercise Room:

13x10 - Basement Level

Bonus Room:

9x7 - Attic Level

Enclosed Porch:

14x12 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$2,904

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60120

City:

Elgin

County:

Kane

School District(s):

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Elgin High School

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Listing Office Phone: 815.459.5900

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