Illinois Kane County Elgin Northeast Elgin-Kane 278 Douglas Ave Unit 1

$2,080 / Month

278 Douglas Ave Unit 1

Elgin, IL 60120

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847-999-4203

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,400 sq ft
Available

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278 Douglas Ave Unit 1

About This Home

Available Now

---- SCHEDULE A SHOWING ONLINE AT: ---- Rare opportunity! This spacious 3-bedroom unit (also easily used as a 2-bedroom) occupies the entire first floor of one of Elgin's most iconic vintage homes. Recently renovated, it's truly one of a kind. Enjoy a large front and back yard, a charming wraparound front porch, and an additional back porch perfect for summer grilling. Inside, you'll find beautiful stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and an in-unit washer and dryer. Gleaming original hardwood floors run throughout. Private off-street parking is included. Rent is just $2,080, plus $85 monthly to cover all utilities and landscaping ($2,165 total). Pets are welcome for a $35 monthly fee. Schedule your showing soon — this one will rent quickly! This is one of the most stunning historic homes in the Chicagoland area. Once a single family home, it now consists of 3 vintage apartment homes.

Unique Features

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278 Douglas Ave is an apartment community located in Kane County and the 60120 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Microwave

Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Cats Allowed
No fees required
Weight limit

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Pet Limit

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Contact

Listed by Grant Born
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Amenities

Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning

Fireplace
Dishwasher

Microwave
Refrigerator

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Expenses

One-Time

Cat Fee $0

Neighborhood

With tons of amenities, the Northest Elgin-Kane neighborhood beckons residents with a small-town feel. Bordered by Fox River and only a stone's throw north of downtown Elgin, the neighborhood encapsulates two historic districts and several highly-rated schools and parks while providing affordable rental homes.

Put on your walking shoes or grab your bicycle and explore the Fox River Trail. Along the way, stop to visit the Tyler Creek Forest Reserve or the playground at Festival Park. Drop into one of the eateries along South Riverside Drive, such as Al's Café, a popular spot serving eclectic fare. After dinner, walk a few blocks south to the Grand Victoria Casino, which offers live table games and special events such as concerts.

Learn more about living in Northeast Elgin-Kane

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Elgin Community College	Drive:	8 min	3.4 mi
Harper College	Drive:	20 min	13.4 mi
Roosevelt Univ., Schaumburg	Drive:	23 min	14.7 mi
Wheaton College, Wheaton	Drive:	36 min	19.4 mi

278 Douglas Ave Unit 1 is within 8 minutes or 3.4 miles from Elgin Community College. It is also near Roosevelt Univ., Schaumburg and Harper College.

Transportation

278 Douglas Ave Unit 1 is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 26.5 miles or 34 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 39.3 miles or 57 minutes away.

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Elgin Station	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
National Street Station	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Big Timber Road Station	Drive:	8 min	3.6 mi
Bartlett Station	Drive:	14 min	7.1 mi
Hanover Park Station	Drive:	15 min	8.5 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Chicago O'Hare International	Drive:	34 min	26.5 mi
Chicago Midway International	Drive:	57 min	39.3 mi

Very Walkable

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Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

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Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Very Bikeable

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Out of 100

This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 278 Douglas Ave Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Big Oak Shopping Center	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Golf & Hiawatha Shopping Center	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Clock Tower Plaza	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi

278 Douglas Ave Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Elgin Public Museum	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Lords Park	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
Tyler Creek Forest Preserve	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Bluff Spring Fen Nature Preserve	Drive:	9 min	3.3 mi

278 Douglas Ave Unit 1 has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Elgin Public Museum, Lords Park, and Tyler Creek Forest Preserve.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Elgin Mental Health Center	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin	Drive:	7 min	3.1 mi
Advocate Sherman Hospital	Drive:	10 min	4.6 mi

278 Douglas Ave Unit 1 has 3 hospitals within 4.6 miles, the nearest is Elgin Mental Health Center which is 2.2 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield	Drive:	36 min	16.8 mi
Fermi National Accelerator Lab Batavia	Drive:	39 min	17.2 mi

278 Douglas Ave Unit 1 is 16.8 miles from Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fermi National Accelerator Lab Batavia.