705 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60123
7
Bed
4
Bath
5,625Sqft
0.58Acre(Lot)
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 li
Property Details
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Features
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Bedroom Information
Total Bedroom: 7 Room Types: Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Library, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, Screened Porch, Sitting Room, Other RoomBathroom Information
Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 4Room Information
Rooms Total: 16Interior Features
In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, CooktopRoofing Information
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Flooring Information
Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Brick, Frame -
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Steam Cooling: Wall Unit(s) WaterSource: Public
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Building Information
Year Built: 1894 -
Exterior Features
Roof Deck Construction Materials: Brick, Frame Foundation Details: Stone
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 138 X 183 X 136 X 190 Lot Acres: 0.5841 Lot Size: .50-.99 AcreProperty Information
Property Type: Residential Style: Victorian Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 3 Stories
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Listing Price Information
Original List Price:$499900
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Tax Information
Annual Tax: $12166 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 0614328033 Tax Exemption: Homeowner
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Parking Information
Total Parking: 4 Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage Is Parking Included in Price: YesGarage Information
Garage Space: 4Homeowners Association Information
Included Fees: None
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Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public -
Location Information
City: Elgin Direction: 31 to Highland W to Home - corner of Highland and Woodland
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 361 S Commonwealth Avenue, Elgin, IL, 60123 | $395,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,367 | 1,367 SqFt |
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| 1450 Plymouth Lane #501, Elgin, IL, 60123 | $199,500 | 2 | 2 | 1,200 | 1,200 SqFt |
| 558 N Crystal Street, Elgin, IL, 60123 | $286,200 | 4 | 2 | 2,307 | 2,307 SqFt |
| 1006 Forest Drive, Elgin, IL, 60123 | $410,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,009 | 2,009 SqFt |
| 2425 Daybreak Court, Elgin, IL, 60123 | $274,900 | 2 | 2 | 1,252 | 1,252 SqFt |
| 315 Vandalia Street, Elgin, IL, 60123 | $211,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,200 | 1,200 SqFt |
| 1669 Montclair Drive, Elgin, IL, 60123 | $435,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,042 | 3,042 SqFt |
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