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    125 S Central Ave, Highwood, IL 60040

    3beds
    1,263sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    4,961 Square Feet Lot
    $420,200 Zestimate®
    $333/sqft
    $2,643 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $420,200

    $387,000 - $458,000

    $2,643/mo

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    What's special

    Newer windowsNewer laundry machinesClean unfinished basementClean classic bathroom upstairs
    Desirable single-family-home in great condition with amazing Highwood location and schools! Sellers have maintained this adorable vintage charmer and made MANY UPDATES, including ALL-NEW KITCHEN (2020), refinished HARDWOOD FLOORS (2020) throughout, and NEWER WINDOWS! One clean, classic bathroom upstairs. Bonus room off the back is perfect for home office, gym or play space. Clean unfinished basement with NEWER LAUNDRY MACHINES. Wonderful layout with circular flow from living room to dining room to kitchen. No central AC but great airflow. Detached 1-CAR GARAGE in great shape with new roof (2023). Water heater (2016), boiler (2013), siding (2014), windows (2012). Great back yard! Wonderful neighbors. Just a couple blocks from Metra, bike path, restaurants, beaches, A+ AWARD WINNING SCHOOLS, library, coffee, shopping, Highwood's summer festivals and more! Unbeatable space, condition, schools and location in an achievable price range. Sold AS-IS.

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    Listed by:

    Carolyn Cerf 847-432-0700,

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Nancy Taylor, E-PRO

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12728377MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Heated Sun Room
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 154 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11X14
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 132 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X11
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 64 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 8X8
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 143 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11X13
    Other
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 108 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X9
    Kitchen
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 120 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X10
    Laundry
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 64 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 8X8
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 299 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 23X13
    Heating
    • Steam
    Cooling
    • Wall Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit
    Features
    • Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Replacement Windows, Quartz Counters
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Windows: Replacement Windows, Window Treatments, Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames
    • Basement: Unfinished,Full
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,751
    • Total interior livable area: 1,263 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    Lot
    • Size: 4,961 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 16154200360000
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Aluminum Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1930

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 150 Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Other
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Highwood

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $333/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $241,188
    • Annual tax amount: $9,716
    • Date on market: 8/20/2026
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/28/2026Sold$420,000-5.6%$333/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12728377 Report a problem
    9/16/2026Pending sale$445,000$352/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12728377 Report a problem
    8/31/2026Contingent$445,000$352/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12728377 Report a problem
    8/20/2026Listed for sale$445,000+161.8%$352/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12728377 Report a problem
    6/25/2024Listing removed--
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12077125 Report a problem
    6/6/2024Listed for rent$3,000$2/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12077125 Report a problem
    5/30/2024Listing removed--
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12060943 Report a problem
    5/20/2024Listed for rent$3,000+20%$2/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12060943 Report a problem
    2/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/29/2020Listing removed$2,500$2/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    5/29/2020Listed for rent$2,500$2/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    3/31/2020Sold$170,000-14.6%$135/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10625355 Report a problem
    2/3/2020Pending sale$199,000$158/sqft
    Source: eXp Realty LLC #10625355 Report a problem
    2/3/2020Listed for sale$199,000$158/sqft
    Source: eXp Realty LLC #10625355 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$6,544 +6.5%$78,767 -2%
    2023$6,144 +17.6%$80,388 +10.9%
    2022$5,224 +7.9%$72,460 +20.9%
    2021$4,840 +2.4%$59,927 +3.5%
    2020$4,728 +26.9%$57,928 +0.5%
    2019$3,726 +2.7%$57,657 -2.5%
    2018$3,627 $59,136 +0.6%
    2017$3,627 +9.9%$58,795 +5%
    2016$3,301 +1.8%$55,974 +7.6%
    2015$3,244 +2.2%$52,006 +14.1%
    2014$3,175 +1.9%$45,581 -0.6%
    2012$3,115 -16.5%$45,847 -19.7%
    2011$3,732 -13.8%$57,105 -22.4%
    2010$4,329 +3.1%$73,580 -5.6%
    2009$4,197 +2.6%$77,978 -1%
    2008$4,090 +4.4%$78,765 +4.7%
    2006$3,917 +6.8%$75,194
    2005$3,667 +7.3%--
    2004$3,419 +4.2%--
    2003$3,281 +29.4%--
    2002$2,536 +1.8%--
    2001$2,491 -20.5%$42,065 -15.1%
    2000$3,134 $49,549
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60040

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Oak Terrace Elementary School
    • Middle: Northwood Junior High 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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