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278 Douglas Ave

278 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$1,390 1 Bed 1 Bath

Pricing and Floor Plans

Apt 1

$1,390
1 Bed, 1 Bath
750 Sq. Ft.

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Price
Sq. Ft.
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Apt1
$1,390
750
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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1872
  • 3 units / 2 stories

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Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen
  • Pantry
  • Porch
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

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Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable60 / 100

Transit

Some public transit50 / 100

Driveability

Moderately drivable70 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable60 / 100

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Transit

Commuter Rail
1 min Drive
Milwaukee District West Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)
Commuter Rail
4 min Drive
Milwaukee District West Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
33 min Drive
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Moving to Northeast Elgin-Kane, Elgin, IL

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 278 Douglas Ave 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 50, 278 Douglas Ave has some public 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 Ave 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 Ave. Another nearby airport is Chicago Midway International, located 39.3 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

4 rating

Lords Park Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

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St Johns Lutheran School

Grades PK-8

Private

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Elgin Academy

Grades PK-12

Private

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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)

About 278 Douglas Ave

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 in Elgin, IL

Contact

Property Address:
278 Douglas Ave,
Elgin, IL 60120
Phone Number: (224) 407-3121
Office Hours
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