For sale Home

Listed Oct 9, 2026

$399,000 Est. $2,639/mo

515 Preston Avenue

  • 3

    Beds

  • 2

    Baths

  • 2,275

    Sq ft

The story

  • Basement

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.

Facts & features

Home type

Home

Year built

1940

Price per sq ft

$175

Parking

1-car garage

Included features

  • Fireplace

    1 fireplace

  • Basement

    Yes

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Forced Air

  • Appliances

    Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

  • Roof

    Asphalt

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

Mortgage calculator

Estimated monthly payment

$2,639 /mo

7% rate · 30-yr fixed · 20% down

  • Principal & interest $2,124
  • Property tax $399
  • Insurance $116

Includes principal, interest, taxes & insurance.

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Listing Broker

City Habitat Realty LLC

Broker Name

City Habitat Realty LLC

Agent

Dinela Rus