Experience the style and elegance of this remarkable home in coveted East Highland Park, just a few blocks from Lake Michigan and the bustling downtown. This 6-bedroom, 6.2-bathroom home offers an exceptional blend of modern updates and timeless beauty. The entire home was re-built and expanded in 2007-08 with the highest quality accents and fixtures, preserving some original features for added charm. The renovation was recognized by the city of Highland Park with a Historic Preservation Award in 2009. Upon entering, you are greeted by a grand foyer flanked by a spacious formal dining room with seating for 24 and a gracious living room with wood burning fireplace and two separate seating areas. The first-floor office is full of natural light with two walls of windows and there is also a cozy library/den. The heart of the home is truly the fully equipped chef's kitchen with all custom millwork. The kitchen features a walk-in pantry, butler's pantry, Viking cooktop, Gaggenau double wall ovens, Sub-Zero fridge, refrigerator drawers and an abundance of gorgeous white cabinetry. The separate breakfast room opens nicely to the patio and is perfect for casual dining and entertaining. Just outside the kitchen there is a gas grill. The mudroom with powder room off the garage completes the first floor. The second floor boasts a huge primary suite with vaulted ceiling, a dressing room and stunning bathroom with custom cabinet vanities and marble soaking tub, handmade and built specifically for the room. The adjacent bedroom was converted to a sitting room with a gas fireplace and en suite bathroom, creating an absolutely luxurious primary suite retreat. The primary suite sitting room could easily be converted back to a separate bedroom if needed. There are two additional bedrooms on the 2nd floor, each with a full en suite bathroom and separate shower with Waterworks tile. The two bathrooms are connected by a beautiful vintage clawfoot tub. All of the bedrooms have custom built closets. There is also an upstairs laundry room/closet with plumbing already in place. The third floor features a full bathroom and two flexible spaces for guests, work, au pair or anyone needing their own space. The basement was dug out to achieve 10ft ceilings, creating additional living and entertainment space including an extra deep sport court with basketball hoop and room for a golf simulator! The basement has an amazing laundry room with two sets of machines, storage, cedar closet, exercise room and a full bathroom with a steam shower. Outside, the home features Marvin windows and a cedar shake roof as well as a circular driveway with parking pad and a heated three-car attached garage with an extra high ceiling for storage. There is a two tiered patio with space to dine and relax and a gorgeous big backyard with a fire pit area. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional property your own and enjoy the very best of Highland Park living.
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$2,439,000
215 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
6beds
6,276sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
0.46 Acres Lot
$2,679,100 Zestimate®
$389/sqft
$6,149 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,679,100
$2.41M - $2.97M
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Gas fireplaceWood burning fireplaceModern updatesExtra high ceilingAu pairExtra deep sport courtEntertainment space
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Listed by:
Beth Alberts, SFR 847-379-5898,
Compass
Bought with:
Marlene Rubenstein, ABR,ABRM,SRES
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11936052
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Den, Office, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 6, Exercise Room, Foyer, Mud Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 506 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X23
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Den
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 171 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X19
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X16
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X11
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X20
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X19
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 435 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X29
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X30
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X9
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X24
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X23
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,9 ft + pour,Storage Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room, Other, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 9,157
- Total interior livable area: 6,276 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 2,304
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 X 200
Details
- Parcel number: 16234040020000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Service - 400 Amp or Greater
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Highland Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $389/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,217,686
- Annual tax amount: $32,409
- Date on market: 2/8/2024
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2024 | Sold | $2,439,000-2.4%$389/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11936052 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2024 | Pending sale | $2,500,000$398/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11936052 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2024 | Contingent | $2,500,000$398/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11936052 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000-16.7%$398/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11936052 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2009 | Listing removed | $2,999,999$478/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner - Highland Park #07110991 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2009 | Price change | $2,999,999-8.9%$478/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner - Highland Park #07110991 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2009 | Listed for sale | $3,294,000+168.9%$525/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner - Highland Park #07110991 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2006 | Sold | $1,225,000+156.1%$195/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/1997 | Sold | $478,333-33.3%$76/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/1997 | Sold | $717,500$114/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,476 +6.6% | $430,490 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $31,391 -3.2% | $405,855 +10.9% |
| 2022 | $32,425 +8.5% | $365,833 0% |
| 2021 | $29,890 +3.4% | $365,898 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $28,918 +3.5% | $353,695 +0.5% |
| 2019 | $27,941 -17.7% | $352,040 -23.2% |
| 2018 | $33,933 | $458,421 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $33,933 +6.9% | $455,777 +5% |
| 2016 | $31,752 -0.1% | $433,908 +7.6% |
| 2015 | $31,772 +1.6% | $403,148 +4% |
| 2014 | $31,259 +9.7% | $387,749 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $28,485 -11.6% | $390,011 -15.6% |
| 2011 | $32,226 -4.3% | $462,145 -14.8% |
| 2010 | $33,658 +2.5% | $542,439 -8.3% |
| 2009 | $32,838 +47% | $591,727 +51.3% |
| 2008 | $22,343 +17.5% | $391,048 +4.7% |
| 2006 | $19,009 +5.6% | $373,316 |
| 2005 | $18,007 +4.6% | -- |
| 2004 | $17,214 +111.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $8,132 -50.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $16,414 +104% | -- |
| 2001 | $8,045 -52% | $239,955 +2% |
| 2000 | $16,757 | $235,176 |
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Neighborhood: 60035
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Indian Trail Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Edgewood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Highland Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Indian Trail 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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