500 Arlington Ave., Elgin, IL 60120

Classic 1914 Arts & Crafts brick historic home in the Elgin National Watch Historic District. House was featured on the 1998 Elgin Historic House Tour. It is prominently located on a corner of the best three-block stretch of the district, which includes the Elgin Fire Museum. A big fenced yard is nicely landscaped. Exterior details include an impressive front porch, wide eaves, and nice brickwork details. Beautiful stained glass in almost all windows of the house. Other interior features include 9' ceilings, original quarter-sawn oak trim throughout the house, beautiful staircase, a pocket-door between rooms, 40" rippled-glass front door, great fireplace, and enclosed back balcony. Updated kitchen has lots of cabinet and counter space, with a Silverstone sink. Basement has separate zoned heating for a finished family room, large laundry room and lots of storage areas. The carriage house is now a two-car, deep garage, with 220 electric power.