3 beds2,378 sqft$189/sqft
40-w003 Russell Rd, Elgin, IL 60124
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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....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.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/19/2026 08:56 PM

  1. Listed by Ben Henrikson • RE/MAX Horizon
    P: (847) 293-7900 benhenrikson@remax.net;benhenrikson@gmail.com

Property Details for 40-w003 Russell Road

MLS #
12734038
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$11,181 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built
1991
Lot Size
3.89 AC / 169,448 SF
Area
Elgin
Township
Plato
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
Architectural Style
Traditional

Location

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Building Information for 40-w003 Russell Road

Stories-Year Built1991Building Size-Lot Size3.89 AC / 169,448 SF

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Property Information for 40-w003 Russell Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 301
  • High School District: 301
  • Other Public School: ECC
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 301
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Yes, Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Horse-Riding Trails
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1180
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1180
  • Lot Description: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Irregular
  • Lot Size: 3.0-3.99 Acres
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 425x490x86x238x249x20x543
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Construction: Brick, Cedar
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1180
Property and Assessments
  • Possible Use: Horses
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2026-08-17T16:38:31
  • Photos Count: 9
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 19X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X6
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X13
Loft Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Dimensions: 15X10

Property History for 40-w003 Russell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 19, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12734038

Aug 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12734038

$450,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/19/2026

Contingent

MRED #12734038

08/15/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12734038

$450,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 40-w003 Russell Road

Taxable ValueLand$51,637Additions$132,517Total$184,154
Tax Record2025$11,181 ($932 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,378 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,378 SqFtStories2Lot Size169,448 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1991Year Renovated1991CountyKANEAPN05-14-400-011

Schools near 40-w003 Russell Road

This home is within Central Community Unit School District 301.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 7
Public - 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Howard B Thomas Grade School
PublicPK to 5

Prairie Knolls Middle School
Public6 to 7

Central Middle School
Public8

Central High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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