$499,650

705 W Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123

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7 beds 4 baths 5,625 sqft (appraiser) Built 1894 Residential MLS #MRD12720346 27 days on market

Listing courtesy of Fathom Realty IL · 630-971-2220 · MLS #MRD12720346 · Status: Active

A once in a lifetime opportunity to own this stunning 1894 Victorian mansion. Exquisite details not seen in homes built today are impressive. Some of the details include 6 fireplaces, multiple pocket doors, gorgeous woodwork, multiple porches and stained glass windows. It's been reported that the original owner had connections to Chicago World's Fair of 1893 and that some of the details in the home were reclaimed after the Fair closed. The variety of woodwork include birds-eye maple, flaming birch, sycamore, oak and walnut. A legal apartment on the third floor with 3 bedrooms provides income of $1,700/mo. Or reconvert back to a single family home. Located on almost .6 acre and also has a garage approx 1,400 sq ft built in 2004. This is an elegant historic home but also works for today's lifestyle!

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop
Interior features: In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplaces: 6
Basement: Unfinished, Full, Walk-Out Access
Additional rooms: Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Library, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, Screened Porch, Sitting Room, Other Room
Total rooms: 16

Building & exterior

Style: Victorian
Age: 100+ Years
Exterior: Brick, Frame
Exterior features: Roof Deck
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Stone
Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Screened

Parking

Garage spaces: 4
Total spaces: 4
Parking details: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 138 X 183 X 136 X 190
Township: Elgin
County: Kane

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity: Circuit Breakers

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None

Schools

Elementary: (46)
Junior high: (46)
High school: (46)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $12,166 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN): 0614328033
PIN: 0614328033
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 7/30/2026

Rooms

Room	Size	Level	Flooring
Bedroom 5	16X10	Third	Hardwood
Bedroom 6	13X12	Third	Hardwood
Bedroom 7	12X9	Third	Hardwood
Office	12X12	Second	Hardwood
Library	16X12	Main	Hardwood
Recreation Room	17X16	Third	Hardwood
Sitting Room	15X14	Main	Hardwood
Kitchen- 2nd	12X10	Third	Hardwood
Pantry	10X5	Main	Hardwood
Other Room	16X12	Second	Other
Bedroom 2	21X14	Second	Carpet
Bedroom 3	14X12	Second	Hardwood
Bedroom 4	13X12	Second	Hardwood
Dining Room	17X15	Main	Hardwood
Family Room	16X11	Main	Hardwood
Kitchen	13X12	Main	Hardwood
Laundry	16X12	Walkout Basement	Other
Living Room	21X15	Main	Hardwood
Master Bedroom	16X14	Second	Hardwood

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