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    • $899,900

    264 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

    3beds
    1,918sqft
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    $6,519/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1941
    7,500 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $469/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    New garageHardie board sidingLovely curb presenceRefinished beautiful hardwood floorsBright and spacious homePenny round backsplashNew marvin windows
    You will fall in love with this beautifully improved home, perfectly located within easy walking distance to town, train, and Central Park overlooking the beach, move-in ready, inside, outside and all around. Homeowners have made all the right improvements since purchasing their home ten years ago, new Marvin windows, new roof, new two and a half car garage and driveway, new bluestone walkway and patio, Hardie Board siding, upgraded plumbing, electric, new doors and hardware, and upgraded vintage details to respect the classic design of this bright and spacious home. Owners remodeled all baths, kitchen, basement rec room and laundry, refinished beautiful hardwood floors, added stunning marble and stone tile in the foyer and baths. Kitchen was opened and remodeled with new stainless steel appliances, penny round backsplash, honed and sealed Carrara marble countertops, peninsula counter seating enhanced with pedestal lighting, custom cabinets with abundant storage. Main floor office adjacent to foyer features 1940s wide-plank horizontal wood paneling, warm and special. This could be a cozy 4th bedroom in a pinch, but who doesn't want a main floor home office like this? Living room with original niche built-ins, masonry fireplace converted to gas fireplace, beautiful views of front yard, bluestone walkway, tended garden beds and flowerboxes. Windowed interior wall between living room and family room offers views of beautifully landscaped, tranquil backyard with charming deck, bluestone patio and new garage. Living room also opens to dining room, offering flexibility and great flow when you're entertaining friends and family. All hardwood flooring throughout main level and upstairs newly sanded and stained. Three bedrooms on second level include spacious primary suite featuring walk-in closet and beautiful primary bath with Bain Ultra spa tub, separate shower and two separate sinks. Additional newly finished full bath upstairs services two more nice-sized bedrooms with customized closets. Basement offers perfectly finished rec room with vinyl flooring, painted shiplap, great lighting. Separate utility room with upgraded mechanicals and charming laundry room (charming laundry room, really? yes, really!), new windows down here as well. Lovely curb presence, beautiful backyard, east location easily walkable to beach and parks in one direction, and town, train and restaurants in the other, you'll unpack and find yourself channeling Goldilocks, "Just right!"
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    Listed by:

    Cheryl Waldstein, CRS 847-892-4800,

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12709234MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Office, Recreation Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 238 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X17
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 160 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X16
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 110 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X11
      Dining room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 80 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8X10
      Family room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 130 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X13
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 221 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X17
      Laundry
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 230 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X23
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 322 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X23
      Office
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 90 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9X10
      Recreation room
      • Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 299 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X23
      Heating
      • Natural Gas, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: In Unit, Sink
      Features
      • Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Dining Combo
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Windows: Screens, Window Treatments, Drapes
      • Basement: Partially Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,543
      • Total interior livable area: 1,918 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 625

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2.5
      • Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2.5
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
      • Fencing: Invisible
      Lot
      • Size: 7,500 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 50 x 150
      Details
      • Parcel number: 16234060070000
      • Special conditions: None
      • Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stone, Fiber Cement
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1941

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Lake Michigan

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Highland Park

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $469/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $490,054
      • Annual tax amount: $13,792
      • Date on market: 7/25/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/26/2026Contingent$899,900$469/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12709234 Report a problem
        7/25/2026Listed for sale$899,900+53.2%$469/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12709234 Report a problem
        7/29/2016Sold$587,500+6.8%$306/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09244433 Report a problem
        6/8/2016Pending sale$550,000$287/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Highland Park #09244433 Report a problem
        6/2/2016Listed for sale$550,000+35.8%$287/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Highland Park #09244433 Report a problem
        9/7/2000Sold$405,000$211/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$13,070 +7%$173,250 +6.1%
        2023$12,214 +6.8%$163,335 +10.9%
        2022$11,436 +14.5%$147,228 +10.7%
        2021$9,992 +3.3%$132,996 +3.4%
        2020$9,669 +3.6%$128,561 +0.5%
        2019$9,332 -12.7%$127,960 -17.4%
        2018$10,693 $154,875 +4.8%
        2017$10,693 +7.3%$147,739 +5%
        2016$9,968 +3%$140,650 +7.6%
        2015$9,682 +1.6%$130,679 +6.8%
        2014$9,528 +2.7%$122,337 -0.6%
        2012$9,275 -9.9%$123,051 -14.4%
        2011$10,288 -0.8%$143,753 -12.1%
        2010$10,369 +2.6%$163,634 -5.6%
        2009$10,109 +2.8%$173,414 -1%
        2008$9,832 +2%$175,166 +4.7%
        2006$9,641 +6.7%$167,223
        2005$9,034 +2.2%--
        2004$8,841 +5.4%--
        2003$8,386 +18.1%--
        2002$7,101 +113%--
        2001$3,334 -55%$106,366 -5.7%
        2000$7,408 $112,812
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 60035

        Getting around

        70 / 100
        Very Walkable
        37 / 100
        Some Transit
        53 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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