Beautiful 3 Bed | 2 Bath Single Family Home on the Top of the Hill on Elgin's Popular West Side, Only a Short Distance From Wing Park! The Newer Roof & Siding (2016) Really Pop, Giving This Two Story Gem Fantastic Curb Appeal! The Long Time Owners Have Made Tons of Updates! Step Inside the Screened-in Front Porch & Enjoy a Morning Coffee or a Good Book! Inside You'll Find a Large Living Room w/ Original Hardwood Flooring, Fresh Paint (2023) & Antique Woodwork! Continue on Into the Large Formal Dining Room w/ Built-in Cabinets, Where You Can Host Friends & Family Gatherings! An Addition Was Added in the 1960s Which Includes a Large Family Room & Full Bath! Cozy Up Around the Woodburning Fireplace w/ Gas Starter, or Use This Space as an Office or Extra Bedroom w/ In-Law Arrangement Instead! The Large Kitchen Space Boasts Plenty of Space for the Most Seasoned Chefs, Including Newer Appliances, New Windows, Butler's Pantry & Even an Office Nook! Oven (2023), Dishwasher (2022) & Refrigerator (2015). Head Upstairs & Find Three Bedrooms, Each w/ Their Own Walk-in Closets & an Additional Full Bathroom! One Even Has a Victorian Dressing Room! Attic Access for Additional Storage. Downstairs is Partially Finished w/ an Additional Bedroom & Laundry w/ Washer & Dryer. Newer Mechanicals Include: Brand New Copper Plumbing Throughout (2024), Water Heater (2024), Furnace (2010). In the Backyard You'll Find a Freshly Painted Garage (2024) & Completely Reinforced Backyard Fencing (2024)! Want to Be the King of the Hill? Lounge Around on the Back Deck and Admire the Views From Above! This Home is Located at One of the Highest Elevations on the West Side of Elgin! Great Location, Close to Park, Interstate Access, Highways, Schools, Restaurants & Shopping!
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$315,000
1021 W Highland Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
4beds
1,952sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
8,219 Square Feet Lot
$332,400 Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$2,739 Estimated rent
Home value
$332,400
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Victorian dressing roomWoodburning fireplaceOffice nookFreshly painted garageLarge formal dining roomFresh paintFantastic curb appeal
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Listed by:
Ryan Widerberg, ABR,PSA,RENE,SFR 847-849-7748,
eXp Realty - Chicago North Ave
Bought with:
Diane Christian
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12312941
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Storage, Walk In Closet, Screened Porch, Office, Bonus Room, Pantry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X23
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler), Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X21
Office
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X12
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X8
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 119 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X17
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X20
Walk in closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,112
- Total interior livable area: 1,952 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened
- Exterior features: Dog Run
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,219 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 137X60X124X59
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 0615280002
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt,Tar/Gravel
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $297,069
- Annual tax amount: $6,262
- Date on market: 3/19/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2025 | Sold | $315,000+37%$161/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12312941 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2025 | Listing removed | $230,000$118/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12312941 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $230,000$118/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12312941 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2006 | Sold | $230,000$118/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,644 +6.1% | $99,023 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $6,262 +2.3% | $89,460 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $6,119 +5.1% | $81,572 +7% |
| 2021 | $5,823 +3.3% | $76,264 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $5,637 +3.4% | $72,806 +5% |
| 2019 | $5,450 +1.5% | $69,352 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $5,372 -6.3% | $65,334 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $5,736 -6.1% | $61,764 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $6,111 | $57,300 +9.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $52,520 +1.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $51,871 -2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $53,240 -7.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $57,507 -10.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $64,376 -13.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $74,557 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $79,928 |
| 2008 | -- | $79,928 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $77,359 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $74,248 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $69,723 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $65,308 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $60,589 -4.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $63,451 +7.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $59,052 +5.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $56,197 |
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Neighborhood: 60123
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Highland Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Kimball Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Larkin High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 46
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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