711 Bluff City Blvd, Elgin, IL, 60120
About This Home
Historic charm meets mechanics dream! Step back in time with this very unique craftsman built home, boasting timeless character and modern functionality. Charming covered front porch is the perfect spot for your morning coffee. The kitchen offers a delightful surprise: a 5x5 space featuring a built-in retro booth and jukebox area, perfect for fun and casual dining. Hardwood floors flow throughout the main level, leading to a convenient first-floor primary BR. Upstairs, the finished attic offers two additional bedrooms-one currently being as a sewing room. NEW furnace in 2025/ HTW 2021. Outside, the property has an extra-long driveway leads to a detached garage equipped with impressive 7' barn doors and a mechanic's pit, all with the potential to be heated. The charming backyard is an oasis featuring a paver patio, established gardens, and a 14x10 metal shed for extra storage. This property is a rare find, perfectly blending historic detail with unique, practical amenities. Home being sold as-is.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1919
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding,Plaster
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,In Unit
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood),Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Attic
- Area: 84
- Dimensions: 12X7
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood),Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Attic
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 14X8
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bonus Room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Attic
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 9X7
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood),Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13X9
Enclosed Porch
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood),Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14X12
Exercise Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13X10
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features,High Ceilings,Historic/Period Mlwk,Separate Dining Room,Workshop
- Window features: Screens,Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood,Carpet,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log,Gas Starter,Other
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Finished
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,540 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space),Flooring (Vinyl),Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 119
- Dimensions: 17X7
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood),Window Treatments (All)
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood),Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14X11
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood),Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11X9
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 7X6
Sitting Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood),Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10X10
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 0624479003
- Special condition: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Lot size: 8,537 sqft
- Features: Mature Trees
- Lot size dimensions: 59 x 145
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Tornado
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,319 | $15,828 |
| Home Insurance * | $139 | $1,668 |
| Property Taxes | $474 | $5,688 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $2,062 | $24,744 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Contingent | $261,000 |
| 2026-04-27 | Listed for sale | $261,000 |
| 2026-04-01 | Contingent | $248,000 |
| 2026-03-20 | Listed for sale | $248,000 |
| 2003-03-14 | Sold | $83,000 |
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