
278 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
What This Apartment Offers
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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.
Unit 1
- $2,080 / month
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,400 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer
278 Douglas-1 Apartment Unit 1 is an apartment community
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Cats Allowed
- Monthly Pet Rent$0
- One Time Fee$0
- Pet Deposit$0
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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Very Walkable85 / 100
Transit Score ®
Some Transit49 / 100
Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable80 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active71 / 100
Travel and Transit



Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (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)
Discover Northeast Elgin-Kane, Elgin, IL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 278 Douglas-1 Apartment Unit 1 proximity to Big Oak Shopping Center, Clock Tower Plaza, and Golf & Hiawatha Shopping Center. Big Oak Shopping Center is 1.1 miles away, and Clock Tower Plaza is within a 24 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 49, 278 Douglas-1 Apartment Unit 1 has some transit, including 5 transit stops within 8.5 miles. Transit options include Elgin Station and National Street Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 278 Douglas-1 Apartment Unit 1 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Elgin Public Museum, Lords Park, and Tyler Creek Forest Preserve.
Airports
Living in Northeast Elgin-Kane provides easy access to Chicago O'Hare International, located just 34 minutes from 278 Douglas-1 Apartment Unit 1. Another nearby airport is Chicago Midway International, located 39.3 miles away.
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