This beautifully renovated 5 bedroom, 4 full and 1 half bath Colonial home blends timeless elegance with modern luxury in desirable Braeside location. This home features high-end finishes and hardwood floors throughout. The main level offers an ideal open floor plan, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious family room features custom built-ins, a charming bay window and a marble-surround fireplace. The dining area includes a built-in buffet with wine fridge and sliders to brick paver patio and expansive professionally landscaped yard. A chef's dream kitchen awaits with white cabinetry, quartz perimeter countertops, marble subway tile backsplash, top-of-the-line stainless-steel appliances and a large center island with marble counter, prep sink, pendant lighting and seating. The mudroom with built-in storage leads directly to a tandem 2-car garage wired for EV charging. Upstairs, a large loft area provides flexible space for a den or playroom. The luxurious primary suite boasts a walk-in closet and spa-like marble bath with double vanities and a spacious walk-in shower. Three additional large bedrooms, one with en-suite bath and the other two share a Jack-and-Jill bath. 2nd floor laundry completes this level. The finished lower level adds even more living space with a recreation room, fifth bedroom, full bath, laundry room and storage. Outdoor living at its finest with a huge, landscaped yard and a brick paver patio featuring a built-in cozy fire pit - perfect for summer entertaining. Unbeatable location just minutes from Braeside school, train, lake, Ravinia Festival and Botanic Garden.
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$1,500,018
265 Ivy Ln, Highland Park, IL 60035
5beds
3,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
0.29 Acres Lot
$1,569,700 Zestimate®
$455/sqft
$6,515 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,569,700
$1.41M - $1.74M
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Marble-surround fireplaceLarge loft areaLandscaped yardBuilt-in cozy fire pitHigh-end finishesJack-and-jill bathLarge center island
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Listed by:
Beth Wexler 312-446-6666,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Joey Gault, SRES 312-961-6699,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Blake Galler
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12364712
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Mud Room, Bedroom 5, Foyer, Recreation Room, Loft
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X22
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X16
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Second
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X20
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Humidifier
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Closet, Multiple Locations
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,300 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Tandem, 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
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 71X184X70X178
- Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 17313021080000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Sump Pump, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shake Siding, Stone, Other
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
- Major remodel year: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, 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: $455/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $842,490
- Annual tax amount: $22,954
- Date on market: 5/14/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $1,500,018+15.4%$455/sqft |
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| 6/12/2025 | Pending sale | $1,300,000$394/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Contingent | $1,300,000$394/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000+46.6%$394/sqft |
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| 10/19/2016 | Sold | $886,594-1.4%$269/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09164317 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2016 | Pending sale | $899,000$272/sqft |
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| 9/6/2016 | Price change | $899,000-9.6%$272/sqft |
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| 6/22/2016 | Listed for sale | $995,000+323.4%$302/sqft |
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| 6/6/2016 | Sold | $235,000-77.6%$71/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2016 | Price change | $1,049,000-8.7%$318/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner #09164317 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,149,000+116.8%$348/sqft |
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| 4/29/2015 | Sold | $530,000-3.6%$161/sqft |
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| 4/8/2015 | Pending sale | $550,000$167/sqft |
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| 3/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $550,000$167/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,959 +6.8% | $297,847 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $21,502 -6.2% | $280,802 +10.9% |
| 2022 | $22,912 +8.5% | $253,112 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $21,122 +3.3% | $260,423 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $20,438 +3.5% | $251,738 +0.5% |
| 2019 | $19,749 -9.6% | $250,560 -15.7% |
| 2018 | $21,841 | $297,216 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $21,841 +32.3% | $295,502 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $16,508 +13.4% | $285,269 +31.2% |
| 2015 | $14,555 +1.6% | $217,473 +17% |
| 2014 | $14,324 +2.1% | $185,882 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $14,025 +2.2% | $186,966 -20.3% |
| 2011 | $13,720 +16.7% | $234,467 +24.3% |
| 2010 | $11,759 +2.5% | $188,701 -28.5% |
| 2009 | $11,471 -23% | $263,973 -3.7% |
| 2008 | $14,901 +15.1% | $274,167 -1.7% |
| 2006 | $12,945 +5.5% | $278,910 |
| 2005 | $12,267 +3.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $11,847 +5.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $11,262 +10.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $10,216 +100% | -- |
| 2001 | $5,108 -51.4% | $153,705 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $10,503 | $148,939 |
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Neighborhood: 60035
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Braeside Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Edgewood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Highland Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Braeside 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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