Located just one block from downtown and steps from Lake Michigan, this classic red brick Georgian home sits in a premier East Highland Park location. Featuring 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and elegant vintage details, including crown moldings, hardwood floors, and decorative millwork, this residence blends timeless charm with modern updates. The first floor welcomes you with a recently renovated vestibule leading into a gracious foyer. A spacious living room, perfect for entertaining, flows into a cozy library/sunroom - ideal for a home office or additional seating. The large dining room, with French doors opening to a screened-in porch, is perfect for hosting family and friends. The eat-in kitchen boasts wood cabinetry, Corian and granite countertops, a generous island, a butler's pantry, and French doors leading to an expansive bluestone patio and backyard. Upstairs, the primary suite features a marble clad fireplace, two closets and a marble bathroom with double vanity, steam shower and soaking tub. Three additional bedrooms (one currently used as an office) share a hall bath. The handsome wood-paneled office with built-ins opens to a second-floor balcony overlooking the property. The finished third floor offers a spacious family room that makes a perfect kids' hangout space, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a large, organized storage closet with custom built-ins. The spacious unfinished basement provides laundry and ample storage space. Outside, the professionally landscaped, fully fenced backyard is anchored by a generous-sized bluestone patio, ideal for outdoor living. The home includes a 2-car garage plus an additional detached 2-car garage accessible from rear alley. Updates include newer windows and mechanicals plus a newer Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. A quintessential East Highland Park beauty.
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$1,211,000
309 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
6beds
4,712sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
0.29 Acres Lot
$1,284,600 Zestimate®
$257/sqft
$6,615 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,284,600
$1.16M - $1.43M
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Second-floor balconyFully fenced backyardGenerous islandDecorative millworkGenerous-sized bluestone patioWood-paneled officeLarge dining room
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Listed by:
Beth Wexler 312-446-6666,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Liz Salinas, SRES,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Lori Nieman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12307592
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Library, Bedroom 5, Heated Sun Room, Bedroom 6, Foyer, Screened Porch, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Second
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Third
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Third
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X17
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Third
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X26
Other
- Features: Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X20
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X20
Library
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X24
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X5
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric, Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s), Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,712 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 78X160
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage
- Additional parcels included: 16234030020000
- Parcel number: 16234030180000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Air Purifier, Radon Mitigation System
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Georgian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- 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: $257/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,128,202
- Annual tax amount: $29,336
- Date on market: 3/12/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $1,211,000+0.9%$257/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12307592 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2025 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$255/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12307592 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2025 | Contingent | $1,200,000$255/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12307592 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000+32.6%$255/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12307592 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2010 | Sold | $905,000-9.4%$192/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07601557 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2010 | Listed for sale | $999,000$212/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #07601557 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2010 | Listing removed | $999,000$212/sqft |
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| 3/19/2010 | Price change | $999,000-4.8%$212/sqft |
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| 2/9/2010 | Listed for sale | $1,049,000-4.5%$223/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #07436417 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2009 | Listing removed | $1,099,000$233/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner - Highland Park #06958540 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2009 | Price change | $1,099,000-3.9%$233/sqft |
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| 5/17/2009 | Price change | $1,143,600-3%$243/sqft |
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| 3/28/2009 | Price change | $1,179,000-12.7%$250/sqft |
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| 10/19/2008 | Price change | $1,350,000-3.5%$287/sqft |
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| 7/31/2008 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000$297/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,972 +6.7% | $398,855 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $29,032 +21.3% | $376,030 +10.9% |
| 2022 | $23,926 +8% | $338,949 +24.8% |
| 2021 | $22,162 +3.8% | $271,691 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $21,344 +3.5% | $262,630 +0.5% |
| 2019 | $20,624 -10.7% | $261,401 -16.7% |
| 2018 | $23,099 | $313,983 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $23,099 +7% | $312,172 +5% |
| 2016 | $21,597 +14.7% | $297,194 +7.6% |
| 2015 | $18,833 +1.6% | $276,126 +18.9% |
| 2014 | $18,529 +2.8% | $232,279 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $18,020 -10.2% | $233,634 -15% |
| 2011 | $20,065 -1.1% | $274,801 -12.6% |
| 2010 | $20,287 +2.7% | $314,516 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $19,763 +4.5% | $333,316 +0.4% |
| 2008 | $18,912 +7.2% | $331,856 +4.7% |
| 2006 | $17,645 -2.8% | $316,808 |
| 2005 | $18,153 +7.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $16,931 +5.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $15,997 +20% | -- |
| 2002 | $13,333 +0% | -- |
| 2001 | $13,329 -21.4% | $199,371 -16.2% |
| 2000 | $16,954 | $237,893 |
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Neighborhood: 60035
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Indian Trail Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Edgewood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Highland Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Indian Trail Elementary School
- Middle: Elm Place 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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