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Property Description
Beautiful 3 Bed | 2 Bath Single Family Home on the Top of the Hill on Elgin's Popular West Side, Only a Short Distance From Wing Park! The Newer Roof & Siding (2016) Really Pop, Giving This Two Story Gem Fantastic Curb Appeal! The Long Time Owners Have Made Tons of Updates! Step Inside the Screened-in Front Porch & Enjoy a Morning Coffee or a Good Book! Inside You'll Find a Large Living Room w/ Original Hardwood Flooring, Fresh Paint (2023) & Antique Woodwork! Continue on Into the Large Formal Dining Room w/ Built-in Cabinets, Where You Can Host Friends & Family Gatherings! An Addition Was Added in the 1960s Which Includes a Large Family Room & Full Bath! Cozy Up Around the Woodburning Fireplace w/ Gas Starter, or Use This Space as an Office or Extra Bedroom w/ In-Law Arrangement Instead! The Large Kitchen Space Boasts Plenty of Space for the Most Seasoned Chefs, Including Newer Appliances, New Windows, Butler's Pantry & Even an Office Nook! Oven (2023), Dishwasher (2022) & Refrigerator (2015). Head Upstairs & Find Three Bedrooms, Each w/ Their Own Walk-in Closets & an Additional Full Bathroom! One Even Has a Victorian Dressing Room! Attic Access for Additional Storage. Downstairs is Partially Finished w/ an Additional Bedroom & Laundry w/ Washer & Dryer. Newer Mechanicals Include: Brand New Copper Plumbing Throughout (2024), Water Heater (2024), Furnace (2010). In the Backyard You'll Find a Freshly Painted Garage (2024) & Completely Reinforced Backyard Fencing (2024)! Want to Be the King of the Hill? Lounge Around on the Back Deck and Admire the Views From Above! This Home is Located at One of the Highest Elevations on the West Side of Elgin! Great Location, Close to Park, Interstate Access, Highways, Schools, Restaurants & Shopping!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1021 W Highland Ave
General
- Sold For: $315,000
- Taxes: $6,262 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12312941
- Added to Site: 303 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Dog Run
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Driving Directions: McLean to west on Highland to Home
School Information
- School District: 46
- Midd School District: 46
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt, Tar/Gravel
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,952
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1913
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1887
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 137 x 60 x 124 x 59
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Landscaped
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1913
- Tax Amount: $6,262
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 615280002
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Schools
Schools serving 1021 W Highland Ave
School District:School District U-46
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Highland Elementary School, Elgin, IL 190 North Melrose Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 | K-6 | 0.3 mi |
Kimball Middle School 451 North McLean Boulevard, Elgin, IL 60123 | 7-8 | 0.5 mi |
Larkin High School 1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1021 W Highland Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/23/2025
Sold
$315,000
36.96%
MLS
3/19/2025
Listed
$230,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1021 W Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12312941) is a Single Family property that was sold at $315,000 on May 23, 2025. Want to learn more about 1021 W Highland Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Elgin? You can browse all Elgin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


