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$500,000

214 State St

Elgin, IL
Contingent
8
Bedrooms
4.0
Bathrooms
4,628
Square Feet
0.4
Lot Size (acres)
1889
Year Built
132
Days On Market

Historic Elgin Mansion with great potential for Bed & Breakfast, Tourism Rentals, or just an awesome house to live in! Move-in Ready 8-bedrooms, 3-full baths, 2-half baths, 14-room 3-story mansion on .43-acres in the Elgin Historical District, across from the Fox River and the Grand Victoria Riverboat Casino. The Pelton Mansion was designed by the renowned Elgin architect, Gilbert M. Turnbull, and built in 1889 for Dr. Ora Levant Pelton, Sr., and has been a cherished part of the Historic Elgin House Tour for many years, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Must-See in-person!

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Listing Information

Listing Updated
9 days ago
Listed By
Lawrence Naselli · Baird & Warner, 8154591855
MLS#
12656406
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Status
Contingent

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
214 S State St, Elgin, IL 60123
City
Elgin
County
Kane
Zip Code
60123

Architecture

Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
4.0
Year Built
1889
Style
Victorian
Construction Materials
Frame, Plaster
Building Area
4,628 sq. ft.
Foundation
Stone
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
6
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Garage, Detached, Shared Driveway

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, High Ceilings, Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Coffered Ceiling(s), Built-in Features
Appliances
Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Range
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Exterior Features
Balcony
Community Features
Sidewalks, Curbs, Street Lights
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Heating
Steam

Property Features

Lot Size
0.4 Acres
Lot Features
Landscaped
View
Water
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Total
4,628 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$500,000
Annual Taxes
$10,725

Schools

56/100
Lowrie Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06 · 0.3 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Elgin
Students
422
Student body
84% Hispanic / Latino · 8% White · 5% Black
Free/reduced lunch
72%
Phone
(847) 888-5260
67/100
Abbott Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08 · 1 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Elgin
Students
611
Parent reviews
4.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
69% Hispanic / Latino · 14% White · 11% Black
Free/reduced lunch
81%
Phone
(847) 888-5160
51/100
Central School Program
High · Grades 06–12 · 0.5 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Elgin
Phone
(847) 888-5340
71/100
Garfield Elementary School
Grades M–M · 0.8 mi
City
Elgin
Students
297
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
82% Hispanic / Latino · 9% Black · 4% White
Free/reduced lunch
91%
Phone
(847) 888-5192
55/100
New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Pgm
High · Grades 06–12 · 0.6 mi
City
Elgin
Students
52
Student body
77% Hispanic / Latino · 17% White · 6% Black
Free/reduced lunch
77%
Phone
(630) 232-5963
55/100
Ronald D O Neal
Elementary · Grades KG–06 · 1.1 mi
City
Elgin
Students
527
Student body
84% Hispanic / Latino · 6% White · 5% Black
Free/reduced lunch
89%
Phone
(847) 888-5266
54/100
Channing Memorial Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06 · 0.7 mi
City
Elgin
Students
437
Student body
82% Hispanic / Latino · 8% Black · 6% White
Free/reduced lunch
89%
Phone
(847) 888-5185
53/100
DREAM Academy
High · Grades 07–12 · 0.6 mi
City
Elgin
Students
175
Student body
68% Hispanic / Latino · 15% Black · 13% White
Free/reduced lunch
78%
Phone
(847) 888-5000

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
09/02/2026Price change$500,000
06/23/2026Listed for sale$550,000

Listed by Lawrence Naselli · Baird & Warner · 8154591855

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 24, 2026 at 3:47 AM | Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) | MLS#: 12656406

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