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$475,000 Just Listed
Property Description
Wake up to coffee and bird songs! Hop on your riding lawn mower and enjoy 5.5+ acres retreat! 2-story frame residence blends vintage with comfort. Some TLC needed... sold "AS-IS". New roof 2021. Endless opportunities for expansion! Wonderful location close to I-90, Route 20, even Route 72 and Chicago Commuter Train Station! All aboard! Explore a better life! Could be a genuine silver-platter for builder or developer. Property has 4 pins. Check with Kane County. Farmland zoning allowing 1 horse per acre... please give due diligence. Christmas coming... George Bailey would live here!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 38W596 Highland Ave
General
- Price: $475,000
- Taxes: $7,767 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12782757
- Updated: Today (10/11/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Township: Elgin
- Driving Directions: Randall Road to Highland West. Before Coombs, North Side of Road
School Information
- School District: 46
- Elem School District: 46
- Midd School District: 46
- High School District: 46
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Baseboard
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Farmhouse
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,172
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 5.5
- Lot Size Range: 5.0 to 5.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 5.5
- Lot Features: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Irregular Lot, Wooded
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Tax Amount: $7,767.26
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Septic Tank
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 607100068
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Schools
Schools serving 38W596 Highland Ave
School District:School District U-46
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Creekside Elementary School, Elgin, IL 655 North Airlite Street, Elgin, IL 60123 | K-6 | 2.5 mi |
Kimball Middle School 451 North McLean Boulevard, Elgin, IL 60123 | 7-8 | 3.3 mi |
Larkin High School 1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 | 9-12 | 3.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 38W596 Highland Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/11/2026
Listed
$475,000
115.91%
MLS
5/30/2018
Sold
$220,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 38W596 Highland Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$19
—
$278
9%
2025
$19
6%
$256
11%
2023
$18
12%
$231
9%
2022
$16
—
$211
7%
2021
$16
—
$197
5%
2021
$16
7%
$188
5%
2019
$15
-38%
$179
6%
2018
$24
—
$169
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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38W596 Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60124 (MLS# 12782757) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 38W596 Highland Avenue is currently listed for $475,000 and was received on October 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 38W596 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.
