This house has been LOVED and well maintained for the last 32 years! Four bedrooms and 3 full baths upstairs, large family room addition on first floor with separate dining and living room. Attached 2 car garage leads in to mudroom off kitchen breakfast area. Great flow to this home, Kitchen (with high end Stainless Steel appliances) centrally located between dining room, living room and family room. Wet bar located between Kitchen and Family room. Primary suite has generous size bedroom, 2 BIG Walk-In Closets, double Sink Vanity, Tub and Walk-In Shower. Barrel ceiling leading to bathroom from sleeping area. Ensuite Bedroom has Walk-In Closet across from Bathroom. All bedrooms are great sized! Large Skylight highlights second floor and brings in fabulous natural light. Partial finished Basement, split in 2 areas perfect for recreation room and exercise room or game table room. Oversized laundry room hosting 2 washers and Dryers. Storage room attached to the 2 car garage plus shed in back yard. Can't beat the east Highland Park location between downtown and Ravinia. 3 blocks away from Rosewood Beach.
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$1,075,000
249 Cedar Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
4beds
3,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
0.25 Acres Lot
$1,159,400 Zestimate®
$291/sqft
$6,919 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,159,400
$1.04M - $1.29M
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Partial finished basementGenerous size bedroomLarge family roomLarge skylightExercise roomGame table roomWet bar
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ted Pickus 847-432-0700,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Lisa Schulkin,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Margie Brooks
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12254292
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bar entertainment
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X5
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 540 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X20
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X7
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Breakfast Room), Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X15
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X6
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 720 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36X20
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X6
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Wet Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Partial
- Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 75X133X80X162
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 16253030170000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Highland Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $291/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $763,229
- Annual tax amount: $19,412
- Date on market: 1/8/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | Sold | $1,075,000+8%$291/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12254292 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2025 | Pending sale | $995,000$269/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12254292 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2025 | Contingent | $995,000$269/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12254292 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $995,000+151.9%$269/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12254292 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/1993 | Sold | $395,000$107/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,731 +6.8% | $277,839 +9.2% |
| 2023 | $19,413 +4.5% | $254,384 +10.9% |
| 2022 | $18,570 +8.5% | $229,299 +8.1% |
| 2021 | $17,116 +3.3% | $212,215 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $16,562 +3.5% | $205,138 +0.5% |
| 2019 | $16,005 -10.7% | $204,178 -16.7% |
| 2018 | $17,926 | $245,022 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $17,926 +7% | $243,610 +5% |
| 2016 | $16,748 +4.3% | $231,921 +7.6% |
| 2015 | $16,058 +1.6% | $215,480 +8.3% |
| 2014 | $15,800 +2.8% | $198,937 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $15,368 -10.2% | $200,097 -14.9% |
| 2011 | $17,113 -0.6% | $235,230 -12.1% |
| 2010 | $17,208 +2.6% | $267,664 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $16,765 +2.9% | $283,663 -1% |
| 2008 | $16,286 -4.7% | $286,529 +4.8% |
| 2006 | $17,097 -0.5% | $273,536 |
| 2005 | $17,178 +6.8% | -- |
| 2004 | $16,079 +5.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $15,195 +24.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $12,214 +0.4% | -- |
| 2001 | $12,166 +0.9% | $179,991 +7.1% |
| 2000 | $12,053 | $168,116 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60035
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ravinia Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Edgewood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Highland Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ravinia 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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