BEDS7
BATHS4 full
SQUARE FEET5,625
MLS#12567696
STATUSActive
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
SCHOOLDistrict 46
Property Description
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!
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Unfinished, Full, Walk-Out Access
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Fireplaces: 6
Garage: 4
Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
Home Style: Victorian
Lot Size: 0.58 Acres
Roof Type: Asphalt
Taxes: $12,166
Year Built: 1894
Amenities
In-Law Floorplan
1st Floor Full Bath
Built-in Features
Walk-In Closet(s)
Bookcases
Historic/Period Mlwk
Feature Descriptions
Additional rooms: Kitchen, Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Bedroom 7,Library, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, Screened Porch, Sitting Room, Other Room
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop
Association Includes: None
Dining Room: Separate
Exterior: Brick, Frame
Fireplace Location(s): Living Room, Master Bedroom, Den/Library
Lot Dimensions: 138 X 183 X 136 X 190
Parcel#: 0614328033
Parking: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Total Rooms: 16
Township: Elgin
Water: Public
Room Sizes
Bedroom 5: 16X10
Bedroom 6: 13X12
Bedroom 7: 12X9
Office: 12X12
Library: 16X12
Recreation Room: 17X16
Sitting Room: 15X14
Kitchen- 2nd: 12X10
Pantry: 10X5
Other Room: 16X12
Bedroom 2: 21X14
Bedroom 3: 14X12
Bedroom 4: 13X12
Dining Room: 17X15
Family Room: 16X11
Kitchen: 13X12
Laundry: 16X12
Living Room: 21X15
Primary Bedroom: 16X14
Local Schools
School District: District 46
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: Fathom Realty IL
Agency Phone: 630-971-2220
Shown By
Agency Title: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck Real Estate
Agency Phone: 815-397-4040
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705 W Highland Avenue | MLS# 12567696
This single family home located at 705 W Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $617,600. This property was built in 1894 and has 7 bedrooms and 4 full baths with 5625 sq. ft. W Highland Avenue is located within the District 46 school district. Search Elgin real estate on www.bhhscrosby.com today.