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$680,000
57 Days On Site

705 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60123

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
7
Beds
4
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
5,625
SqFt
$121
/SqFt
1894
Built
County:
Kane
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Fathom Realty IL
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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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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$680,000
Days On Site 
57 Days
Bedrooms 
7
Inside Area (SqFt) 
5,625 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
4
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.5841 Acres
Year Built 
1894
MLS® Number 
12466938
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$12,166
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Appraiser
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 weeks agoStatus changed to Active
2 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.5841
Foundation 
Stone
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
4
Parking 
ConcreteOn SiteDetachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
4
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Style 
Victorian
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerCooktop
Basement 
UnfinishedFullWalk-Out Access
Cooling 
Wall Unit(s)
Electric 
Circuit Breakers
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living RoomMaster Bedroom
Fireplaces 
6
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Natural GasSteam
Interior 
PantryIn-Law FloorplanBuilt-in FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s)Bookcases
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 21X14Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 14X12Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 13X12Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 16X10Level - Third
Bedroom 6 
Dimensions - 13X12Level - Third
Bedroom 7 
Dimensions - 12X9Level - Third
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 17X15Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 16X11Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 13X12Level - MainDescription - Pantry-Butler
Kitchen- 2nd 
Dimensions - 12X10Level - Third
Laundry 
Dimensions - 16X12
Library 
Dimensions - 16X12Level - Main
Living Room 
Dimensions - 21X15Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 16X14Level - Second
Office 
Dimensions - 12X12Level - Second
Other Room 
Dimensions - 16X12Level - Second
Pantry 
Dimensions - 10X5Level - Main
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 17X16Level - Third
Sitting Room 
Dimensions - 15X14Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
BrickFrame
Patio And Porch 
DeckScreenedPorch
Roof 
Asphalt
Community Features
MLS Area 
Elgin
School District 
46
Township 
Elgin
Schools
School District
46
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Fathom Realty IL



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Joe Frieders, Managing Broker 

Swanson Real Estate 

815-786-9418 Sandwich

630-553-3333 Yorkville

815-693-4958 Direct

Areas Served: Dekalb, Lasalle, Kendall counties Illinois including Big Rock, Earlville, Hinckley, Leland,

Naperville, Newark, Oswego, Plano, Sandwich, Sheridan, Somonauk and Yorkville