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    • Price cut: $84K (6/27)
    $499,900

    705 W Highland Ave, Elgin, IL 60123

    7beds
    5,625sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1894
    0.58 Acres Lot
    $519,200 Zestimate®
    $89/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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!
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    Listed by:

    Donald Driessen 773-791-8134,

    Fathom Realty IL

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12690115MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 7
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      Rooms
      • Room types: Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Library, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, Screened Porch, Sitting Room, Other Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 224 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16X14
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 294 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 21X14
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 168 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X12
      Bedroom 4
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 156 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X12
      Bedroom 5
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 160 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16X10
      Bedroom 6
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 156 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X12
      Other
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 108 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X9
      Dining room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 255 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 17X15
      Family room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 176 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16X11
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen (Pantry-Butler), Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 156 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X12
      Kitchen 2nd
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X10
      Laundry
      • Features: Flooring (Other)
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 192 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16X12
      Library
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 192 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16X12
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 315 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 21X15
      Office
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 144 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X12
      Other
      • Features: Flooring (Other)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 192 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16X12
      Pantry
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 50 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X5
      Recreation room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 272 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 17X16
      Sitting room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 210 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15X14
      Heating
      • Natural Gas, Steam
      Cooling
      • Wall Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop
      Features
      • In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Basement: Unfinished,Full,Walk-Out Access
      • Number of fireplaces: 6
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other, Den/Library
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 0
      • Total interior livable area: 5,625 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
      • Garage spaces: 4
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Roof Deck, Porch, Deck, Screened
      Lot
      • Size: 0.58 Acres
      • Dimensions: 138 X 183 X 136 X 190
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0614328033
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Victorian
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Frame
      • Foundation: Stone
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1894

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Elgin

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $89/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $480,081
      • Annual tax amount: $12,166
      • Date on market: 6/27/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $519,200

        $493,000 - $545,000

        $4,242/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/30/2026Contingent$499,900$89/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12690115 Report a problem
        6/27/2026Price change$499,900-14.4%$89/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12690115 Report a problem
        6/19/2026Price change$583,900-0.1%$104/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12641282 Report a problem
        6/5/2026Price change$584,400-0.1%$104/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12641282 Report a problem
        5/21/2026Price change$584,9000%$104/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12650637 Report a problem
        5/13/2026Listed for sale$585,000$104/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12641282 Report a problem
        5/7/2026Listing removed$585,000$104/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12567696 Report a problem
        4/29/2026Price change$585,000-5.3%$104/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12567696 Report a problem
        3/21/2026Price change$617,6000%$110/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12567696 Report a problem
        3/7/2026Price change$617,7000%$110/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12567696 Report a problem
        2/27/2026Price change$617,8000%$110/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12567696 Report a problem
        2/12/2026Listed for sale$617,900-4.7%$110/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12567696 Report a problem
        2/12/2026Listing removed$648,700$115/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12466938 Report a problem
        2/5/2026Price change$648,700-0.2%$115/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12466938 Report a problem
        12/28/2025Price change$649,7000%$116/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12466938 Report a problem
        11/28/2025Price change$649,9000%$116/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12466938 Report a problem
        11/6/2025Price change$649,999-4.4%$116/sqft
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        9/10/2025Listed for sale$680,000+38.8%$121/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12466938 Report a problem
        6/13/2022Sold$490,000-20.9%$87/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11353560 Report a problem
        3/22/2022Price change$619,500-8.2%$110/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11353560 Report a problem
        2/24/2022Listed for sale$675,000+200%$120/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11332047 Report a problem
        2/20/1997Sold$225,000$40/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$12,166 +4.5%$160,027 +10.7%
        2023$11,642 +20.6%$144,572 +18.2%
        2022$9,654 +4.7%$122,336 +7%
        2021$9,223 +3%$114,376 +4.8%
        2020$8,955 -7.8%$109,189 +5%
        2019$9,714 +0.3%$104,009 +6.2%
        2018$9,687 +1.7%$97,983 +5.8%
        2017$9,527 +4%$92,629 +7.8%
        2016$9,165 $85,935 +9.1%
        2015-- $78,767 +1.2%
        2014-- $77,795 -2.6%
        2013-- $79,847 -18.6%
        2012-- $98,052 -6%
        2011-- $104,357 -9.6%
        2010-- $115,503 -6.7%
        2009-- $123,824
        2008-- $123,824 +3.3%
        2007-- $119,845 +4.2%
        2006-- $115,026 +6.5%
        2005-- $108,016 +6.8%
        2004-- $101,176 +7.8%
        2003-- $93,864 +8%
        2002-- $86,911 +7.5%
        2001-- $80,885 +5.1%
        2000-- $76,974
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 60123

        Getting around

        70 / 100
        Very Walkable
        48 / 100
        Some Transit
        58 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • 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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