This all brick home is attractively located in a desirable and rarely available neighborhood only a short walk from the restaurants and shopping of downtown Highwood, green space, and the Metra station. Enter through the front door into the living area with a large picture window. Vinyl windows in the kitchen and bedrooms. Views of the large backyard from the kitchen. Partially finished basement with full bathroom provides an opportunity to add value and square footage to the home. Completely fenced back and front yard. 2-car detached garage. Selling AS IS.
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$370,000
218 S Central Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
3beds
1,093sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
8,145 Square Feet Lot
$386,800 Zestimate®
$339/sqft
$3,489 Estimated rent
Home value
$386,800
$348,000 - $429,000
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All brick homePartially finished basementLarge picture windowVinyl windows
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Listed by:
Zak Hood 847-200-2904,
Riverside Management
Bought with:
Edwin Becerra
eXp Realty
Edwin Becerra
eXp Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12367880
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,100
- Total interior livable area: 1,093 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 425
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,145 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 16154090250000
- Special conditions: Court Approval Required
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Fort Sheridan
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Highwood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $339/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $298,290
- Annual tax amount: $6,205
- Date on market: 5/21/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2025 | Sold | $370,000+7.2%$339/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12367880 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2025 | Contingent | $345,000$316/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12367880 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $345,000$316/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12367880 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,959 -4% | $105,455 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $6,205 -8.9% | $99,420 +10.9% |
| 2022 | $6,813 +4.3% | $89,616 -2.9% |
| 2021 | $6,529 +2.4% | $92,285 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $6,377 +2.9% | $89,207 +0.5% |
| 2019 | $6,195 +86.7% | $88,790 -2.5% |
| 2018 | $3,318 | $91,108 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $3,318 -5.8% | $90,582 +5% |
| 2016 | $3,521 -1.8% | $86,235 +7.6% |
| 2015 | $3,585 +2.8% | $80,122 +9.2% |
| 2014 | $3,486 +4.1% | $73,375 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $3,347 +5.7% | $73,803 -14.8% |
| 2011 | $3,168 +12.9% | $86,598 -16.5% |
| 2010 | $2,805 +7.5% | $103,762 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $2,609 +3.3% | $109,964 -1% |
| 2008 | $2,526 -1.9% | $111,075 +4.8% |
| 2006 | $2,576 -3.9% | $106,038 |
| 2005 | $2,679 -4.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,804 -8.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $3,053 -3.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $3,167 -0.3% | -- |
| 2001 | $3,178 -5.1% | $62,960 +1.3% |
| 2000 | $3,350 | $62,143 |
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Neighborhood: 60040
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Wayne Thomas Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Northwood Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Highland Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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- Illinois
- Lake County
- Highwood
- 60040
- 218 S Central Ave
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