1055 Hillcrest Avenue is a thoughtfully updated split level home offering 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a finished lower level in a prime location. From the moment you walk in, you are welcomed by a stunning open kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gorgeous floor to ceiling windows, which bring in abundant natural light throughout the main level. The layout offers the perfect flow for everyday living and entertaining, with space for both a dining area and comfortable family room seating. Easy access to the side yard makes grilling, gardening, and outdoor gatherings effortless. Upstairs you will find three spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom, including a primary bedroom featuring his and hers closets. The finished lower level is the perfect cozy retreat, featuring an updated wood burning fireplace that makes winter nights feel extra inviting, along with an updated full bathroom with a tub. Wine lovers will appreciate the temperature controlled wine cellar. If wine storage is not your preference, the space can easily be transformed into additional storage, a small office, or hobby room, offering endless flexibility to fit your lifestyle. A newer washer and dryer are also conveniently located on this level. Lush perennial gardens and newer bluestone front steps create wonderful curb appeal, while the private backyard features an updated Unilock patio and a two and a half car detached garage. Recent improvements also include a rebuilt chimney, brand new furnace, whole house humidifier, and battery backup sump pump with WiFi monitoring. Situated on a charming quiet street near some of the best parks in Highland Park, this home truly offers the best of both worlds. Enjoy access to all of Highland Park's incredible amenities, including scenic beaches, while benefiting from highly sought after Deerfield elementary and middle schools, along with the choice of attending either Deerfield High School or Highland Park High School. This home offers the lifestyle so many buyers are searching for.
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$605,000
1055 Hillcrest Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
3beds
2,024sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
6,141 Square Feet Lot
$609,400 Zestimate®
$299/sqft
$3,814 Estimated rent
Home value
$609,400
$555,000 - $664,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jacqueline Lotzof 847-379-5898,
Compass,
Jennifer Boudreau,
Compass
Bought with:
Lauren Pierce
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12653876
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X13
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X9
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,024 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Lot
- Size: 6,141 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 49x125
Details
- Parcel number: 16284060130000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Details
- Builder model: SPLIT LEVEL
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Highland Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $299/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $323,750
- Annual tax amount: $8,449
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Sold | $605,000+10%$299/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12653876 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Contingent | $550,000$272/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12653876 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000+27.9%$272/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12653876 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2017 | Sold | $430,000$212/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09505549 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2017 | Pending sale | $430,000$212/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Deerfield #09505549 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2017 | Listed for sale | $430,000$212/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Deerfield #09505549 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2017 | Pending sale | $430,000$212/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Deerfield #09505549 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2017 | Listed for sale | $430,000+45.8%$212/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Deerfield #09505549 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2008 | Sold | $295,000$146/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,449 +1.9% | $113,129 +4.8% |
| 2023 | $8,287 +11.3% | $107,906 +4.2% |
| 2022 | $7,449 +6.3% | $103,557 +13.9% |
| 2021 | $7,004 +3.7% | $90,946 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $6,755 +3.3% | $87,868 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $6,536 +50.6% | $87,719 +38.7% |
| 2018 | $4,339 | $63,252 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $4,339 +6.2% | $63,050 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $4,084 -40.3% | $60,666 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $6,836 +1.9% | $57,001 -34.9% |
| 2014 | $6,705 +2.7% | $87,610 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $6,528 +1.6% | $86,837 -6.8% |
| 2011 | $6,423 -3.7% | $93,169 -12.3% |
| 2010 | $6,670 +3.6% | $106,218 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $6,435 +5.2% | $112,542 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $6,115 +137.7% | $115,132 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $2,573 -3.5% | $112,007 |
| 2005 | $2,665 -4% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,775 +90.5% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,456 -51.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,984 +94.8% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,532 -51.7% | $58,295 +6.4% |
| 2000 | $3,172 | $54,793 |
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Neighborhood: 60035
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Kipling Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Alan B Shepard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Deerfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kipling Elementary School
- Middle: Alan B Shepard Middle School
- High: Deerfield High School
- District: 109
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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