Welcome to 1696 Highland Ave, where refined design meets effortless living. Completely reimagined and REBUILT in 2015 (foundation excluded), this exceptional home offers an open-concept layout with 4 bedrooms, 4.1 bathrooms, a fully finished basement, EV-ready 2-car garage, brick paver patio, and numerous upgrades. The main level features light-filled living and dining areas that connect to the kitchen. Anchored by an elegant fireplace, the living room invites relaxation, while the dining room easily accommodates large gatherings. The kitchen showcases dark cabinetry, neutral countertops, a single-basin stainless sink, Culligan reverse osmosis system, and a full suite of stainless appliances. A well-placed powder room adds convenience, and a flexible room nearby can serve as an office or reading room. Gleaming hardwood floors span the main and upper levels, providing warmth and continuity. Upstairs, the primary suite impresses with double closets and an en suite spa-like bathroom featuring dual sinks, an oversized shower, and a separate whirlpool tub. One secondary bedroom includes a private full bathroom, while two other bedrooms share a dual-access bathroom. A laundry closet completes this level for everyday ease. The finished basement extends the living space with soft carpeting, a versatile bonus room, a full bathroom with steam shower, and a large utility room for storage. Outdoors, enjoy the EV-ready garage with an additional gravel parking space. Entertaining is effortless with a garage refrigerator, detached grill, two outdoor Sonos speakers, Unilock brick paver patio with fire pit, and included furniture. Additional highlights include professionally designed closets, room-darkening blinds upstairs, solid wood interior doors, and professional landscaping with perennials and sideline Arborvitae trees for extra privacy. NEW UPDATES include: steam shower in basement (2025), kitchen refrigerator (2025), concrete driveway sealed (2024), water heater with instant hot water (2024), sump pump with backup battery (2024), air ducts cleaned (2024), water softener (2023), Culligan reverse osmosis system (2023), concrete driveway replaced (2022), microwave (approx. 2021), dishwasher (approx. 2020), range with double oven (approx. 2019), two smart thermostats (within last 5 yrs), garbage disposal (within last 5 yrs). Every improvement has been executed by professionals for quality and longevity. Located near highly rated schools, including Glenbrook North High School, I-94 and I-294, running trails, golf courses, and retail, this residence combines thoughtful design, meticulous upkeep, and lasting comfort!
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$1,065,000
1696 Highland Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
4beds
3,227sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$1,101,100 Zestimate®
$330/sqft
$7,363 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,101,100
$991,000 - $1.22M
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Elegant fireplaceVersatile bonus roomFinished basementArborvitae treesProfessional landscapingDark cabinetryProfessionally designed closets
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Listed by:
Amy Wu, ABR 312-869-2158,
Keller Williams Success Realty
Bought with:
Edyta Schell, ABR
@properties Christies International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12506792
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Walk In Closet, Office, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X21
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 595 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X35
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X8
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X6
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X6
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Water Purifier, Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,227 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Additional Parking, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 04171040190000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Northbrook
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $330/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $619,750
- Annual tax amount: $12,634
- Date on market: 10/29/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Sold | $1,065,000-0.9%$330/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12506792 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2025 | Pending sale | $1,075,000$333/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12506792 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000-2.3%$333/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12506792 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2025 | Listing removed | $1,100,000$341/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12490461 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2025 | Contingent | $1,100,000$341/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12490461 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Price change | $1,100,000-4.3%$341/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12490461 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+57.8%$356/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12468819 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2015 | Sold | $729,000+217%$226/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2014 | Sold | $230,000-7.6%$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2014 | Listed for sale | $249,000$77/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Villager RMNI #08577059 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $61,975 -6.1% |
| 2023 | $12,634 +1% | $66,000 |
| 2022 | $12,513 +259.8% | $66,000 +258.3% |
| 2021 | $3,477 +3.5% | $18,421 |
| 2020 | $3,358 +2% | $18,421 -10% |
| 2019 | $3,293 -34.4% | $20,469 -24.7% |
| 2018 | $5,021 +1.7% | $27,182 |
| 2017 | $4,939 +2% | $27,182 |
| 2016 | $4,844 +8.9% | $27,182 +17% |
| 2015 | $4,448 +181.4% | $23,242 |
| 2014 | $1,581 -0.2% | $23,242 |
| 2013 | $1,584 +15.3% | $23,242 -17.5% |
| 2012 | $1,374 +4.6% | $28,187 |
| 2011 | $1,313 +13.5% | $28,187 |
| 2010 | $1,157 +14.7% | $28,187 -25.6% |
| 2009 | $1,009 +1.4% | $37,905 -7% |
| 2008 | $995 -6% | $40,759 |
| 2007 | $1,059 -12.8% | $40,759 +42.1% |
| 2006 | $1,214 -55.6% | $28,692 |
| 2005 | $2,736 +120% | $28,692 |
| 2004 | $1,243 -13.2% | $28,692 +26% |
| 2003 | $1,432 +4.7% | $22,776 |
| 2002 | $1,368 -15.3% | $22,776 |
| 2001 | $1,616 +5% | $22,776 +23% |
| 2000 | $1,539 +0% | $18,523 |
| 1999 | $1,539 | $18,523 |
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Neighborhood: 60062
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Henry Winkelman Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2 mi
- 9/10Field SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Glenbrook North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Henry Winkelman Elementary Schoo
- Middle: Field School
- High: Glenbrook North High School
- District: 31
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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