About This Home
This 7-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 705 W Highland Avenue in Elgin, IL is listed for $499,900 ($89 per sqft). Built in 1894, the home offers 5,625 sqft of living space on a 0.58 acres lot.
Key Features
- Built in 1894
- 0.58 acre lot
- 3 stories
- 4 parking spaces
- Fireplace
Property Details
Amenities
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!
Monthly Cost Estimate
$2,674/mo
20% down · 6.5% · 30 years
Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.
Location
705 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60123
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Questions & Answers
This 7-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 705 W Highland Avenue is listed at $499,900 ($89/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,674 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.
Key features include: Built in 1894, 0.58 acre lot, 3 stories, 4 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features. Exterior Features: Roof Deck.
This property is listed by Donald Driessen and can be reached at (773) 634-1470.





