34 S River Street — South Elgin, IL 60177
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South Elgin, IL 60177

34 S River Street

$365,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,623 sqft
Listed at $365,000 6 days on market $7,104/yr taxes
01About this home

Mid-century modern design waterfront home offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with some original 1950's features and today's most recent updates. Enter this special home and take in the vaulted wood ceilings, hardwood floors, and expansive windows (2022) bringing in natural light and scenic river views (bald eagles!). The main floor feels airy and bright with the large living room anchored by the wood paneling of the staircase, stone wall fireplace and picture windows. It flows into the dining room and the original 1950s kitchen with its chrome double broiler oven, laminate countertops with stainless steel trim, and custom cabinetry and new stainless steel fridge (2025). The second staircase from the kitchen takes you to the second floor with 2 bedrooms and an updated bathroom (2025). The top floor primary bedroom is currently used as a den/office and has a fireplace, plentiful closets, new windows and a new full bathroom (2021). Additional recent improvements include all new electric (2021), drain tile and sump pump (2022), siding on the south and east side (2022), new paved patio and sidewalk (2023) and new exterior storm doors (2025). Take in waterfront living on the Fox River Trail, as well as nearby forest preserves, parks, playgrounds, pickleball courts. Enjoy seasonal community park events, concerts, and amphitheater performances in Panton Mill Park. Easy access to shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences along the Randall Road corridor.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$365,000
List price
1,623
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
1 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1954
Year built
0.35 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$7,104
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
6
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeRefrigeratorFreezerWasherDryerCooktopHumidifier
Parking
Other
Construction
Cedar
Equipment
Water-Softener OwnedTV-CableCO DetectorsSump Pump
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Clinton Elementary School
South Elgin, IL
📍0.4 mi🚗1 min🚶11 min
M Middle school
Kenyon Woods Middle School
South Elgin, IL
📍1.0 mi🚗3 min🚶24 min
H High school
South Elgin High School
South Elgin, IL
📍0.7 mi🚗2 min🚶17 min
  • Pasta Mai 700 ft
  • Wee Dee's 0.3 mi
  • Burger King 0.7 mi
  • McDonald's 1.2 mi
  • Beef Villa 1.3 mi
  • Dairy Queen 1.4 mi
  • Shell 0.2 mi
  • Citgo 0.3 mi
  • Thorntons 0.7 mi
  • Speedway 1.1 mi
  • Butera Market 1.1 mi
  • Casey's General Store 1.2 mi
  • SEBA Park 650 ft
  • SEBA Park 850 ft
  • Panton Mill Park 900 ft
  • Ann Street Park 0.3 mi
  • Lions Park 0.3 mi
  • Pickeral Point Park 0.5 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.2 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Jun 10, 2026
SoldThis listing
$380,000
Apr 29, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
$365,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago · Katrina de los Reyes
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12628908
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