Welcome to 1031 North Spring Street in Elgin, a classic cottage-style home set on a beautiful double lot with outstanding curb appeal. This charming all-brick home is truly in move-in condition, offering timeless character, spacious living areas, and numerous recent improvements. Step inside to a cozy living room, with hardwood flooring under the carpet, featuring a large picture window that fills the space with natural light and a beautiful stone fireplace that creates a warm focal point. The spacious kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, Corian countertops, new appliances, and a large new picture window. Within the kitchen area is a bright dinette space, highlighted by another picture window overlooking the stone patio and expansive backyard, making it a wonderful spot for everyday dining. The main level includes two bedrooms and a recently remodeled full bathroom. A bright sunroom adds even more charm with exposed brick, tongue-and-groove knotty pine walls, and sliding glass doors leading to the stone patio, creating the perfect place to relax or entertain while enjoying views of the yard. Upstairs you will find two very large bedrooms connected by a convenient Jack-and-Jill bathroom, offering comfortable space and privacy for family or guests. The finished basement provides additional living space with a recreation room, a flex room that could serve as another bedroom or home office, a full bathroom, and abundant storage, including built-in cabinets, a separate storage room, and a large, light-filled laundry room. Outside, the backyard is truly exceptional, offering plenty of room to relax, entertain, garden, or for kids to play. The stone patio creates a wonderful outdoor gathering area within the expansive yard. The property also features an oversized all-brick detached garage, providing excellent storage and parking. This home has been thoughtfully maintained and extensively improved with numerous updates, including: 2025: New concrete driveway, walkways, and stoops; two picture windows replaced; all windows serviced with new handles, clasps, and locks; backyard clothesline installed; new Bosch dishwasher installed; garage door facing replaced; trees removed and landscaping improved; interior doors sanded and made operational; two pocket doors restored and made operational; new custom window shades from Budget Blinds; kitchen repainted; gas fireplace cleaned and serviced; front porch railing restored and painted. 2024: New furnace, ducting, and humidifier; new gutters, downspouts, and leaf filter system; electrical updates inside and outside, including exterior spotlight; radon mitigation system installed; ADT security system installed; new LED lighting and ceiling fans installed, fluorescent lighting replaced, and dimmers and GFI outlets added inside and outside; plumbing repairs including laundry faucet, main bathroom faucet, and handheld shower sprayers; new smoke and CO2 detectors installed; dryer vent professionally cleaned. Ideally located just minutes from the Metra train station, downtown Elgin restaurants, the community recreation center with indoor pool, the Hemmens Cultural Center theatre, parks, shopping, and entertainment, with easy access to I-90 for convenient commuting. A rare opportunity to own a charming cottage home on a beautiful double lot with extensive updates, classic character, and an outstanding location.
