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278 Douglas Ave

278 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

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  • Monthly Rent

    $1,390

  • Bedrooms

    1 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    750 sq ft

278 Douglas Ave
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Rare opportunity! Spacious 3-bedroom unit occupies the entire first floor of one of Elgin’s most iconic vintage homes. Recently renovated, it’s truly one of a kind. 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!

Pricing & Floor Plans

Apt 1 $1,390
1 Bed 1 Bath 750 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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  • Unit Apt1
    price $1,390
    square feet 750
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Apt 1 $1,390
1 Bed 1 Bath 750 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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Unit Details
  • Unit Apt1
    price $1,390
    square feet 750
    availibility Now
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1872
  • 3 units/2 stories

About 278 Douglas Ave Elgin, IL 60120

Rare opportunity! Spacious 3-bedroom unit occupies the entire first floor of one of Elgin’s most iconic vintage homes. Recently renovated, it’s truly one of a kind. 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!

278 Douglas Ave is an apartment community located in Kane County and the 60120 ZIP Code. This area is served by the School District U-46 attendance zone.

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Language: English
Open 12am - 12am Today
  • Monday - Sunday, 12am - 12am

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Porch
  • Yard
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Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Porch
  • Yard
Office Hours
Monday 12am - 12am
Tuesday 12am - 12am
Wednesday 12am - 12am
Thursday 12am - 12am
Friday 12am - 12am
Saturday 12am - 12am
Sunday 12am - 12am
224-407-3121
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 is within 8 minutes or 3.4 miles from Elgin Community College. It is also near Roosevelt Univ., Schaumburg and Harper College.
Schools
Lords Park Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
664 Students
Nearby
Ronald D O'Neal Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
453 Students
Attendance Zone
Kimball Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
527 Students
Attendance Zone
Larkin High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,264 Students
Attendance Zone
Elgin Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
460 Students
Nearby
St Johns Lutheran School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
114 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

278 Douglas Ave 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
89
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
49
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
80
Bike Score®
Out of 100
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.

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 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 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 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 is 16.8 miles from Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fermi National Accelerator Lab Batavia.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

278 Douglas Ave Elgin, IL 60120 has one bedroom available with rent ranges from $1,390/mo. to $1,390/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.

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