About This Home

This 7-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 705 W Highland Avenue in Elgin, IL is listed for $499,450 ($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

3 stories
4 full
4-car garage
1894

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

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

$2,671/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$361
Interest$2,164
Insurance$146

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

705 W Highland Avenue

Elgin, IL 60123

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

In-Law Floorplan1st Floor Full BathBuilt-in FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s)BookcasesHistoric/Period Mlwk

Exterior Features

Roof Deck

Property Details

Flooring

Hardwood

Construction

Brick Frame

Outdoor Features

PorchDeck

Parking

Garage

Heating

SteamNatural Gas

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)

Appliances

Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerCooktop

Questions & Answers

This 7-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 705 W Highland Avenue is listed at $499,450 ($89/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,671 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.

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Donald Driessen

Agent at Fathom Realty IL LLC

Listed by Fathom Realty IL LLC · Broker phone: (773) 634-1470 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 12720346· Source: Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC· 90 days on PropertySimple

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705 W Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123

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