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$649,700

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 7 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 5,625 Sq. Ft.
  • 4 Car Garage
  • Updated 13 days ago
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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!

Full Property Details for 705 W Highland Ave

General

  • Price: $649,700
  • Taxes: $12,166 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12466938
  • Updated: 1/2/2026
  • Added to Site: 129 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 6
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other, Den/Library
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 7

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Roof Deck

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Elgin
  • County: Kane
  • Township: Elgin
  • Driving Directions: 31 to Highland W to Home - corner of Highland and Woodland

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, Steam

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Victorian
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Construction: Brick, Frame
  • Exterior Const.: Brick, Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 5,625
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
  • Year Built: 1894
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.5841
  • Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 138 x 183 x 136 x 190

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1894
  • Tax Amount: $12,166
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 614328033

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Schools serving 705 W Highland Ave

School District:School District U-46
NameGradesDistance
Washington Elementary School, Elgin, IL
819 West Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60123
K-60.3 mi
Abbott Middle School, Elgin, IL
949 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123
7-80.5 mi
Larkin High School
1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
9-121 mi
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Price & Sales History for 705 W Highland Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/27/2025
Price Reduced
$649,700
-0.03%
MLS
11/28/2025
Price Reduced
$649,900
-0.02%
MLS
11/06/2025
Price Reduced
$649,999
-4.41%
MLS
9/09/2025
Listed
$680,000
38.78%
MLS
5/13/2022
Sold
$490,000
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Tax History for 705 W Highland Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$12,166
5%
$160,027
11%
2023
$11,642
21%
$144,572
18%
2022
$9,654
5%
$122,336
7%
2021
$9,223
—
$114,376
5%
2021
$9,223
-5%
$109,189
5%
2019
$9,714
—
$104,009
6%
2018
$9,687
2%
$97,983
6%
2017
$9,527
19%
$92,629
8%
2016
$7,992
2%
$85,935
9%
2015
$7,858
-6%
$78,767
1%
2014
$8,389
20%
$77,795
-3%
2013
$7,013
—
$79,847
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705 W Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12466938) is a Single Family property with 7 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 705 W Highland Avenue is currently listed for $649,700 and was received on September 09, 2025. Want to learn more about 705 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.

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