Adorable and immaculate home in desirable Sherwood Forest, upgraded, move-in ready and much larger than it appears! Fall in love upon entering the foyer and seeing the spacious front dining room & living room which are open to one another for easy entertaining. Drenched in natural sunlight these rooms have hardwood floors, recessed lighting and a cozy WBFP w/ brick surround. The spacious eat-in kitchen features maple cabinets and all newer stainless-steel appliances (2021) including an LG French door fridge/freezer, Samsung 5 burner gas oven/range, microwave & dishwasher. Three generously sized bedrooms all with hardwood floors, white ceiling fan lights & horizontal white wood blinds share a large neutral hall bath w/ an extra-long double sink maple vanity with tremendous strorage and a white tub/shower with white ceramic tile surround. The full finished basement has a gigantic family room w/ a 2nd WBFP, a huge 4th bedroom w/ double closets & recessed lighting and there is a convenient & roomy office. Don't miss the oversized laundry room w/ white stackable front loading Whirlpool washer & dryer, enormous double utility sink, 2nd refrigerator/freezer, built-in storage cabinetry, under stair storage plus a separate utility/storage room with even more storage space. A fabulous deck overlooks the fully fenced backyard plus the detached 2 car garage with brand new siding (2026). Meticulously maintained and loved, additional updates include a new hot water heater (2024), furnace (2019), roof (2018), basketball hoop (2009), freshly painted and many newer light fixtures. Perfectly located on a quiet tree lined street in popular Sherwood Forest which has four nearby neighborhood parks, easy access to Hwy 41, train, walking distance to Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, local neighborhood restaurants, both downtown Highland Park and downtown Deerfield, choice of HPHS or DHS and the list goes on. Truly a dream to show!
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$620,000
1242 Arbor Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
4beds
1,227sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
7,274 Square Feet Lot
$622,600 Zestimate®
$505/sqft
$3,656 Estimated rent
Home value
$622,600
$567,000 - $679,000
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Quiet tree lined streetFull finished basementThree generously sized bedroomsLarge neutral hall bathRecessed lightingDrenched in natural sunlightSpacious eat-in kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patricia Denenberg 847-644-5921,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Laura Hara,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Jim Starwalt, ABR,CRS,CSC,GRI
Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Star Homes
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12651700
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 338 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X13
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X4
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,227 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,274 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 146
Details
- Parcel number: 16271200180000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Sherwood Forest
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Highland Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $505/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $345,197
- Annual tax amount: $9,526
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Sold | $620,000+3.4%$505/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12651700 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2026 | Pending sale | $599,900$489/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12651700 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2026 | Contingent | $599,900$489/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12651700 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900+71.4%$489/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12651700 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2003 | Sold | $350,000+23.2%$285/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2001 | Sold | $284,000+1.6%$231/sqft |
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| 10/12/1999 | Sold | $279,500+69.4%$228/sqft |
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| 3/28/1995 | Sold | $165,000$134/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,016 +7.3% | $122,038 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $8,404 -7.8% | $115,054 +10.9% |
| 2022 | $9,116 +8.6% | $103,708 -3.2% |
| 2021 | $8,396 +3.4% | $107,129 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $8,122 +3.5% | $103,557 +0.5% |
| 2019 | $7,851 +14.1% | $103,073 +5.5% |
| 2018 | $6,881 | $97,660 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $6,881 +7.7% | $97,097 +5% |
| 2016 | $6,387 +17.6% | $92,438 +7.6% |
| 2015 | $5,432 +1.6% | $85,885 +20.5% |
| 2014 | $5,347 -10% | $71,266 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $5,943 +2.2% | $71,682 -14.5% |
| 2011 | $5,817 -23.6% | $83,819 -31.2% |
| 2010 | $7,616 +2.5% | $121,751 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $7,428 +2.7% | $129,029 -1% |
| 2008 | $7,234 +21.7% | $130,333 +4.7% |
| 2006 | $5,943 +5.7% | $124,423 |
| 2005 | $5,620 -1.6% | -- |
| 2004 | $5,711 +4.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $5,442 +9.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $4,951 +0.3% | -- |
| 2001 | $4,935 +14.6% | $75,038 +20.5% |
| 2000 | $4,307 | $62,275 |
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Neighborhood: 60035
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Sherwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Edgewood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Deerfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sherwood Elementary School
- Middle: Edgewood Middle School
- High: Highland Park High School
- District: 112
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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