$399,000

beds

baths

2,275

square ft

515 Preston Avenue

Elgin, Illinois 60120

Active / MLS #12781035 / Single Family / Elgin

Listing information updated 10/15/2026 at 6:03am

A Fairytale Home with a Heavenly Backyard! Step into the charm of this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, where a beautiful entrance welcomes you into spacious rooms and abundant storage. A separate sunroom offers a peaceful place to relax, and the newer kitchen features a Frigidaire refrigerator (2025), Frigidaire oven/range (2023), and Bosch dishwasher (2023). Recent updates include a tankless water heater (2024) and a new A/C unit (2025); the roof is approximately 10 years old. The basement is a cozy retreat, with custom white built-in shelves and lower cabinets that create the feel of a private library, which is part of the recreational room for relaxing or gathering. Outside, enjoy a heavenly backyard quiet, beautiful setting filled with lovely plants and flowers. The backyard is fully enclosed and gated, creating a welcoming space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The backyard also features a new shed for storing gardening tools and outdoor essentials, and the home includes a one-car garage. Located in a family-oriented Elgin area, the home is near the Fox River Trail, Lords Park, the Elgin Public Museum, Downtown Elgin, the Hemmens Cultural Center, the Grand Victoria Riverboat, and Santa's Village in East Dundee. Own this home before the end of this year! SOLD AS/IS.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

81-90 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Water Features:

Pond

Square Feet:

2,275

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

20x12 - Main

Dining Room:

N/A

Kitchen:

16x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

31x11 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

12x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

27x29 - Basement Level

Screened Porch:

12x10 - Main Level

Laundry:

11x10 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$3,206

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

60120

City:

Elgin

County:

Kane

Schools

School District(s):

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

81-90 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Water Features:

Pond

Square Feet:

2,275

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

20x12 - Main

Dining Room:

N/A

Kitchen:

16x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

31x11 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

12x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

27x29 - Basement Level

Screened Porch:

12x10 - Main Level

Laundry:

11x10 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$3,206

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

60120

City:

Elgin

County:

Kane

School District(s):

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: City Habitat Realty LLC

Listing Office Phone: 773.856.0552

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