500 Cedar Street, Saint Charles, IL 60174

$525,000
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BEDS3 BATHS1 full SQUARE FEET1,900 MLS#12681370
STATUSNew PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLDistrict 303

Property Description

TOP HIGHLIGHTS - Well-preserved and maintained 1931 Craftsman bungalow. - Walkable downtown St. Charles living. - Fully fenced. - Fox River & recreation nearby. - Steps from summer concerts and parades. - Landscaped yard with outdoor living space. - Abundant Storage. - Many updates. Updated 1931 brick Craftsman bungalow in walkable downtown St. Charles, just blocks from the Fox River, Pottawatomie Park, restaurants, shops, the Arcada Theatre, Whole Foods Market, trails, recreation, and community events. Fully fenced yard. Offering approximately 1,890 sq ft of above-grade living space, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home blends preserved historic character with many recent updates. Original details include wood trim, wood windows, picture rails, glass door knobs, refinished hardwood floors, a wood-burning brick fireplace, and built-in storage. The main level features a spacious 26' x 14' living room, formal 17' x 15' dining room, updated 13' x 13' kitchen, and a heated enclosed front porch filled with natural light. Two sets of french doors connect the porch to the living room, creating flexible space for an office, reading room, studio, or secondary sitting area. The kitchen combines classic character with modern function, including custom cherry cabinetry, quartz countertops, ceramic tile flooring, and GE Cafe appliances added in 2025. A generous open area provides room for a breakfast table or a future island. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a full bath with striking Art Deco tile and Kohler fixtures. Each bedroom offers ample closet space, including a 6' x 10' walk-in closet in the primary bedroom. The hallway includes an original built-in storage cabinet. The full unfinished basement has both interior access and a separate exterior entry, making it well suited for storage, utilities, exercise space, hobbies, or workshop use. The fully fenced yard offers privacy, curb appeal, and outdoor entertaining space, with black metal wrought-iron style fencing, cedar privacy fencing, cottage-style landscaping, seasonal plantings, apple trees, and a cedar pergola with string lighting. A detached two-car garage provides additional storage and shop space. Major recent improvements include full tear-off roof replacement on the house and garage (2020), genuine copper gutters (2020), hot water heater (2020), fully fenced yard (2020), exterior repainting (2021), refinished hardwood floors on both levels (2021), masonry tuckpointing (2022), chimney cap replacement (2022), A/C condenser (2022), Craftsman-style pergola (2022), electrical panel (2023), garage doors and openers (2023), water softener (2024), window shades throughout (2025), GE Cafe refrigerator, double oven, and microwave (2025), quartz countertops (2026), and kitchen ceramic floor tile (2026). A distinctive downtown St. Charles home with historic detail, modern updates, generous storage, and a highly walkable location. Yard decor/statuary and the tiered concrete planter

500 Cedar Street | MLS# 12681370

This single family home located at 500 Cedar Street, Saint Charles, IL 60174 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $525,000. This property was built in 1931 and has 3 bedrooms and 1 full baths with 1900 sq. ft. Cedar Street is located within the District 303 school district. Search Saint Charles real estate on cdawson.gogambino.com today.

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Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Unfinished, Storage Space, Full
Basement: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Garage: 2
Heating: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Home Style: Bungalow
Lot Size: 0.20 Acres
Roof Type: Asphalt
Taxes: $7,412
Year Built: 1931

Amenities

Built-in Features
Walk-In Closet(s)
Historic/Period Mlwk

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: Enclosed Porch Heated, Walk In Closet
Association Includes: None
Exterior: Brick
Lot: Corner Lot, Mature Trees, Garden
Lot Dimensions: 66x132
Parcel#: 0927355008
Parking: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Total Rooms: 7
Township: St. Charles
Water: Public

Room Sizes

Enclosed Porch Heated: 8X26
Walk In Closet: 6X10
Walk In Closet: 3X10
Walk In Closet: 3X10
Bedroom 2: 13X10
Bedroom 3: 13X10
Dining Room: 17X13
Kitchen: 13X13
Living Room: 26X14
Primary Bedroom: 11X16

Local Schools

High School: St Charles East High School
Middle School: Thompson Middle School
Elementary School: Munhall Elementary School
School District: District 303

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Jorge Zea Managing Broker
Agency Phone: 855-550-0528

Shown By

Agent Name: Chrissy Dawson
Agent Phone: Cell: (815) 985-5649
Agency Title: Gambino Realtors

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