Rare! Custom Built, Mid-Century Masterpiece! Welcome to your own private sanctuary nestled on over 1.5 acres including a specially designed Hummingbird / Butterfly Garden! Timeless Elegance and Contemporary Flair make this well maintained, and updated home a must see! Floor to Ceiling Windows offer Panoramic Views from almost every room! Custom Wood Panels, Wood Beams & Ceilings, plus Brick accent walls emanate a restful warmth not found in most conventional homes. Many other features: High-end, Remodeled Baths. Open-concept Kitchen with Upgraded Wolf, Bosch, and Miele appliances (2023). Large Island. (Note: The bank of Cabinets originally over the Kitchen Island were removed and stored in the garage). Porcelain & Ceramic Throughout. Exterior Brick-Stamped Patios in Front and a Massive, New, Covered Patio overlooking property, facing South with direct access from Living/Kitchen areas and all bedrooms! Remote Start Fireplace. Oversized, attached 2.5 Car with Extra Storage and Workshop areas, plus New Doors and Opener (2023). Large Shed with electric that was designed to double as a chicken coop. Spacious Section of yard Fenced. New Well Pump, Roof re-sealed, Exterior Paint, 2025. Expansive Driveway with side-apron designed with drains to carry water away from higher areas to a gravel pit, then away from the pavement and structure. New Custom, Lighted -- Entry Gateway, 2020! Furnace, Oversized Air Conditioner and Water Heater, 2022. Note: Home was purposefully designed and situated on the parcel to benefit from natural Solar Heat and Cooling so the home is cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter reducing utility costs. All this and more! Dates of improvements and Square Footage is approximate. Come see.. Come sigh.. and make your move!
Active
$594,500
12N085 Wildmere Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
3beds
2,150sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
1.51 Acres Lot
$583,300 Zestimate®
$277/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Remote start fireplaceBrick accent wallsLarge islandOpen-concept kitchenPorcelain and ceramic throughoutLarge shed with electricHigh-end remodeled baths
- 15 days |
- 5,428 |
- 588 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Machlet 847-401-4040,
RE/MAX Liberty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12682207
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (All), Bathroom (Full, Shower Only)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Galley, Island, SolidSurfaceCounter), Flooring (Porcelain Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 408 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X17
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Historic/Period Mlwk, Workshop
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Includes Accessories, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,150 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Level Entry, No Interior Steps, Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Breezeway
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 1.51 Acres
- Dimensions: 223X335X225X252
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0609352005
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Ranch,Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Highland Avenue Estates
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $277/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $365,571
- Annual tax amount: $8,177
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$583,300
$554,000 - $612,000
$2,823/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $594,500+136.9%$277/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12682207 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2018 | Sold | $251,000+6.8%$117/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10096925 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2018 | Pending sale | $235,000$109/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate #10096925 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2018 | Listed for sale | $235,000$109/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate #10096925 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,178 +5.2% | $121,857 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $7,776 +5.5% | $110,088 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $7,370 +6.1% | $100,381 +7% |
| 2021 | $6,946 +3.2% | $93,849 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $6,730 +3.9% | $89,594 +5% |
| 2019 | $6,475 +8.9% | $85,343 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $5,948 +3.3% | $80,399 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $5,757 -10.9% | $76,006 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $6,465 | $70,513 +9.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $64,632 +1.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $63,834 -2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $65,518 -7.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $70,769 -10.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $79,222 -9.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $87,683 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $94,000 -15.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $111,624 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $108,038 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $103,693 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $97,374 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $91,208 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $84,616 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $78,348 +7.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $72,916 +5.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $69,391 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: North Country Knolls
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hillcrest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Kimball Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Larkin High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hillcrest Elementary School
- Middle: Kimball Middle School
- High: Larkin High School
- District: 46
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- Illinois
- Kane County
- Elgin
- 60123
- North Country Knolls
- 12N085 Wildmere Dr
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