$230,000
PENDING

1021 W Highland Ave Elgin, IL 60123

Estimated payment $1,798/month

Total Views 20,201
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,952 Sq Ft
$118 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near a park
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

Beautiful 3 Bed | 2 Bath Single Family Home on the Top of the Hill on Elgin's Popular West Side, Only a Short Distance From Wing Park! The Newer Roof & Siding (2016) Really Pop, Giving This Two Story Gem Fantastic Curb Appeal! The Long Time Owners Have Made Tons of Updates! Step Inside the Screened-in Front Porch & Enjoy a Morning Coffee or a Good Book! Inside You'll Find a Large Living Room w/ Original Hardwood Flooring, Fresh Paint (2023) & Antique Woodwork! Continue on Into the Large Formal Dining Room w/ Built-in Cabinets, Where You Can Host Friends & Family Gatherings! An Addition Was Added in the 1960s Which Includes a Large Family Room & Full Bath! Cozy Up Around the Woodburning Fireplace w/ Gas Starter, or Use This Space as an Office or Extra Bedroom w/ In-Law Arrangement Instead! The Large Kitchen Space Boasts Plenty of Space for the Most Seasoned Chefs, Including Newer Appliances, New Windows, Butler's Pantry & Even an Office Nook! Oven (2023), Dishwasher (2022) & Refrigerator (2015). Head Upstairs & Find Three Bedrooms, Each w/ Their Own Walk-in Closets & an Additional Full Bathroom! One Even Has a Victorian Dressing Room! Attic Access for Additional Storage. Downstairs is Partially Finished w/ an Additional Bedroom & Laundry w/ Washer & Dryer. Newer Mechanicals Include: Brand New Copper Plumbing Throughout (2024), Water Heater (2024), Furnace (2010). In the Backyard You'll Find a Freshly Painted Garage (2024) & Completely Reinforced Backyard Fencing (2024)! Want to Be the King of the Hill? Lounge Around on the Back Deck and Admire the Views From Above! This Home is Located at One of the Highest Elevations on the West Side of Elgin! Great Location, Close to Park, Interstate Access, Highways, Schools, Restaurants & Shopping!

Listing Agent

Ryan Widerberg

eXp Realty, LLC - Chicago North Ave License #475121545

eXp Realty, LLC - Chicago North Ave

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,262

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 8,220 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 137x60x124x59
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,952 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,262

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 200
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 1952
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Storage, Walk In Closet, Screened Porch, Office, Bonus Room, Pantry
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2152
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1952
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1160
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3112
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 960
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1952
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Dog Run
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 230000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt, Tar/Gravel
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1887
  • Lot Dimensions: 137X60X124X59
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6262
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $6,262 $89,460 $17,046 $72,414
2022 $6,119 $81,572 $15,543 $66,029
2021 $5,823 $76,264 $14,532 $61,732
2020 $5,637 $72,806 $13,873 $58,933
2019 $5,450 $69,352 $13,215 $56,137
2018 $5,372 $65,334 $12,449 $52,885
2017 $5,221 $61,764 $11,769 $49,995
2016 $5,471 $57,300 $10,918 $46,382
2015 -- $52,520 $10,007 $42,513
2014 -- $51,871 $9,883 $41,988
2013 -- $53,240 $10,144 $43,096
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Off Market $230,000 -- --
03/19/2025 03/19/25 For Sale $230,000 -- $118 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $230,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $245,404 FHA
Closed $245,399 FHA
Closed $241,773 FHA
Closed $184,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $46,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $212,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $224,700 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12312941

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-15-280-002