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Property Description
Beautiful setting which borders Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve on two sides. This property has 3.89 Acres and is improved with a 1990's Two Story Home and an additional outbuilding. The house needs work and is being sold "AS IS." Make this home shine again and build your own sweat equity. The house has good bones and features oak woodwork and pine six panel doors, some hardwood flooring and open oak staircase. Two Story Foyer and Living Room with wood burning stove. Outbuilding is 29'x36' in size. The forest preserve has riding trails for horses and walking/biking. Enjoy the peaceful scenery and wildlife that an uninterrupted Forest Preserve view has to offer. Also located in the highly desirable 301 School District.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 40W003 Russell Rd
General
- Price: $450,000
- Taxes: $11,181 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12734038
- Updated: 8/17/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Horse-Riding Trails
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Elgin
- County: Kane
- Township: Plato
- Driving Directions: Route 20 West of Randall to Plank Road, to Russell
School Information
- School District: 301
- Elem School District: 301
- Midd School District: 301
- High School District: 301
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Brick, Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Cedar
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 2,378
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1991
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 3.89
- Lot Size Range: 3.0 to 3.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 425 x 490 x 86 x 238 x 249 x 20 x 543
- Lot Features: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Irregular Lot
- Potential Use: Horses
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1991
- Tax Amount: $11,181
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Septic Tank
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 514400011
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Schools
Schools serving 40W003 Russell Rd
School District:Central Community Unit School District 301
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Howard B Thomas Grade School PO Box 395, Burlington, IL 60109 | PK-5 | 4.7 mi |
Prairie Knolls Middle School 225 Nesler Road, Elgin, IL 60124 | 6-7 | 1.2 mi |
Central Middle School, Burlington, IL PO Box 397, Burlington, IL 60109 | 8- | 4.3 mi |
Central High School, Burlington, IL PO Box 68, Burlington, IL 60109 | 9-12 | 4.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 40W003 Russell Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/15/2026
Listed
$450,000
—
MLS
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 40W003 Russell Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$11,181
—
$184,154
8%
2025
$11,181
2%
$170,845
15%
2023
$10,910
-2%
$148,766
5%
2022
$11,138
1%
$142,338
4%
2021
$11,032
—
$137,512
2%
2021
$11,032
1%
$135,040
1%
2019
$10,973
-3%
$133,294
-2%
2017
$11,303
-6%
$136,210
2%
2016
$11,976
7%
$132,979
11%
2015
$11,173
4%
$120,334
-8%
2018
$10,734
-7%
$131,280
9%
2014
$11,533
—
$120,334
-2%
2013
$11,558
—
$122,390
—
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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40W003 Russell Road, Elgin, IL 60124 (MLS# 12734038) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 40W003 Russell Road is currently listed for $450,000 and was received on August 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 40W003 Russell Road? 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.

