Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

278 Douglas Ave Elgin, IL 60120 has two bedrooms available and rents for $1,895/mo.

Can I see a model or tour 278 Douglas Ave Elgin, IL 60120?

Yes, to view the floor plan in person, please schedule a personal tour.

What neighborhood is the property located in?

278 Douglas Ave Elgin, IL 60120 is in Northeast Elgin-Kane in the city of Elgin. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.7 miles of the property. Five parks are within 3.3 miles, including Elgin Public Museum, Lords Park, and Tyler Creek Forest Preserve.

Illinois Kane County Elgin Northeast Elgin-Kane 278 Douglas Ave Unit 3

$1,895 / Month

278 Douglas Ave Unit 3

Elgin, IL 60120

2 Weeks Ago

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Beds	Baths	Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br	1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba	1,400 SF

Fees and Policies

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About This Property

---- SCHEDULE A SHOWING ONLINE AT: ---- Storybook Living in one of Elgin's most historic vintage mansions! Enjoy the entire first floor of this sprawling home. You won't find a more exciting 2BR home than this one. Prime first floor unit overlooks the 1/4 acre grounds and bustling Downtown Elgin. New kitchen with stainless steel appliances, full sized IN UNIT LAUNDRY and stainless steel dishwasher. Newly redone bathroom and just finished vintage hardwood floors throughout. Front porch for your summer evenings, small back porch for the grill and a large back yard. Soaring 10 foot ceilings and gorgeous original millwork throughout. Fireplace too! We are providing all new window treatments as a December special. Dogs and cats are OK for just $35. This property was awarded Elgin Heritage Commission's top award for historical homes in 2018. Rent is just $1895 plus 85 for utilities which includes heat and laundry. You pay light bill only. $1980 Total. and enter 278 or visit 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.

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

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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.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	621 Sq Ft	$826	$924	$1,022
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	985-1015 Sq Ft	$967	$1,615	$2,000

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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 3 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 3 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

Walkability Near 278 Douglas Ave Elgin, IL 60120

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

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

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

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 278 Douglas Ave Unit 3.

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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 is 16.8 miles from Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fermi National Accelerator Lab Batavia.