For Sale55d on marketHistoric · 132 yrs
705 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL, 60123 • 60123 • Kane County
$617,600
$110/sqft
-$100 since Mar 21, 2026
Down payment assistance available
7Beds
4Baths
5,625Sqft
0.58 acLot
1894Built
Property DNA
Victorian Style
Built 1894 · 132 years of history
Outdoor Living
Roof Deck · Porch · Deck · Screened
6 Fireplaces
Living Room · Master Bedroom · Other · Den/Library
4-Car Garage
Concrete · Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is getting attention
Listed 55 days ago · 2,739 views · 114 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
114 saves
Buyers have saved this home
55 days on market
Established listing
$110/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1894 · Historic
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!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights multiple pocket doors, gorgeous woodwork, and multiple porches as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,800/month
Principal & Interest$2,976
Property Tax$618
Insurance$206
Down payment20% ($123,520)
3%50%
Est. 6.04% rate · 30yr fixed · $494,080 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1894
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam
CoolingWall Unit(s)
Parking4 Garage spaces
Lot0.58 Acres
Days on Zillow55 Days
Price/sqft$110
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleVictorian
Year built1894
Stories3
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam
CoolingWall Unit(s)
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick, Frame
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage4 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full,Walk-Out Access
Fireplaces6
Lot0.58 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60123
Annual tax$12,166
Parcel0614328033
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths4
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
In-Law Floorplan
1st Floor Full Bath
Built-in Features
Walk-In Closet(s)
Bookcases
Historic/Period Mlwk
Appliances
Double Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Cooktop
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Steam
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Fireplace
Living Room
Master Bedroom
Other
Den/Library
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Frame
Patio & Porch
Roof Deck
Porch
Deck
Screened
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second16×14 ft224 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Second21×14 ft294 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Second14×12 ft168 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Second13×12 ft156 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom5
Third16×10 ft160 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom6
Third13×12 ft156 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market55
Tax rate2.15%
Price/sqft$110
On marketFeb 12, 2026
PostedFeb 12, 2026
Last sold$490,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedMar 26, 2026
Tour days9
Views2,739
Favorites114
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60123
Price history
14 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 21, 2026Price Change$617,600$110MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 7, 2026Price Change$617,700$110MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 27, 2026Price Change$617,800$110MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 12, 2026Listed For Sale$617,900$110MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 12, 2026Listing Removed$648,700$115MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 5, 2026Price Change$648,700$115MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 28, 2025Price Change$649,700$116MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 28, 2025Price Change$649,900$116MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 6, 2025Price Change$649,999$116MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 10, 2025Listed For Sale$680,000$121MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 13, 2022Sold$490,000$87MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 22, 2022Price Change$619,500$110MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 24, 2022Listed For Sale$675,000$120MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 20, 1997Sold$225,000$40Public Record
Price Change$617,600
Mar 21, 2026•$110/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$617,700
Mar 7, 2026•$110/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$617,800
Feb 27, 2026•$110/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$617,900
Feb 12, 2026•$110/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$648,700
Feb 12, 2026•$115/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$648,700
Feb 5, 2026•$115/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$649,700
Dec 28, 2025•$116/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$649,900
Nov 28, 2025•$116/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$649,999
Nov 6, 2025•$116/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$680,000
Sep 10, 2025•$121/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$490,000
Jun 13, 2022•$87/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$619,500
Mar 22, 2022•$110/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$675,000
Feb 24, 2022•$120/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$225,000
Feb 20, 1997•$40/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2024$12,166$160,027
Apr 9, 2023$11,642$144,572
Apr 9, 2022$9,654$122,336
Apr 9, 2021$9,223$114,376
Apr 9, 2020$8,955$109,189
Apr 9, 2019$9,714$104,009
Apr 9, 2018$9,687$97,983
Apr 9, 2017$9,527$92,629
Apr 9, 2016$9,165$85,935
Apr 9, 2015—$78,767
Apr 9, 2014—$77,795
Apr 9, 2013—$79,847
Apr 9, 2012—$98,052
Apr 9, 2011—$104,357
Apr 9, 2010—$115,503
Apr 9, 2009—$123,824
Apr 9, 2008—$123,824
Apr 9, 2007—$119,845
Apr 9, 2006—$115,026
Apr 9, 2005—$108,016
Apr 9, 2004—$101,176
Apr 9, 2003—$93,864
Apr 9, 2002—$86,911
Apr 9, 2001—$80,885
Apr 9, 2000—$76,974
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Local context around this listing
Elgin, IL • Kane County
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Nearby zip codes
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