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.
Active
$445,000
125 S Central Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
3beds
1,263sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
4,961 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$352/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newer windowsNewer laundry machinesClean unfinished basementClean classic bathroom upstairs
- 9 days
- 868
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Listed by:
Carolyn Cerf 847-432-0700,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12728377
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: $352/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $241,188
- Annual tax amount: $9,716
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $445,000+161.8%$352/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12728377 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12077125 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,000$2/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12077125 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12060943 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,000+20%$2/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12060943 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2020 | Listing removed | $2,500$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,500$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2020 | Sold | $170,000-14.6%$135/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10625355 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2020 | Pending sale | $199,000$158/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty LLC #10625355 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $199,000$158/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty LLC #10625355 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 |
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Neighborhood: 60040
Nearby schools
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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