Welcome to this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage with plenty of potential. Featuring wood floors, an enclosed front porch, and a basement for storage and laundry, this home offers both character and convenience. Step inside to find warm wood floors that create a cozy atmosphere throughout the living spaces. The enclosed front porch is the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or relax in the evening. The basement provides ample storage space and a dedicated laundry area. This cottage presents endless possibilities for personalization and is ready to be transformed into your own cozy haven. The roof and siding were replaced in 2018. Close to town, train and schools. Come check it out today.
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$185,000
338 Prairie Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
2beds
780sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
3,125 Square Feet Lot
$241,100 Zestimate®
$237/sqft
$2,277 Estimated rent
Home value
$241,100
$224,000 - $258,000
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Enclosed front porchWarm wood floorsWood floorsAmple storage space
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Listing courtesy of:
Beth Alberts, SFR 847-379-5898,
Compass
Bought with:
Pamela Kim
iProperties
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11912701
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 119 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X7
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 780 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: On Site, Owned
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,125 sqft
- Dimensions: 25X125X25X125
Details
- Parcel number: 16154080380000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Highwood
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2023 | Sold | $185,000$237/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11912701 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2023 | Contingent | $185,000$237/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11912701 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $185,000+94.7%$237/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11912701 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2000 | Sold | $95,000$122/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,067 +6.5% | $66,086 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $4,756 +32% | $62,304 +10.9% |
| 2022 | $3,603 +7.8% | $56,160 +35.7% |
| 2021 | $3,342 -3.2% | $41,375 -2.3% |
| 2020 | $3,453 +3.1% | $42,366 +0.5% |
| 2019 | $3,350 +9.5% | $42,167 +3.8% |
| 2018 | $3,059 | $40,622 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $3,059 +6.3% | $40,387 +5% |
| 2016 | $2,876 +29.4% | $38,449 +7.6% |
| 2015 | $2,222 +2.2% | $35,723 +31.8% |
| 2014 | $2,173 +2.5% | $27,111 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $2,120 -12.7% | $27,269 -37% |
| 2011 | $2,428 -5.4% | $43,291 -21.1% |
| 2010 | $2,567 -24.3% | $54,875 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $3,391 +3.4% | $58,155 -1% |
| 2008 | $3,280 +25.4% | $58,743 +4.7% |
| 2006 | $2,614 +6.3% | $56,080 |
| 2005 | $2,460 +6.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,313 +6.3% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,175 +5.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,061 +103% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,015 -42.4% | $31,476 +21.5% |
| 2000 | $1,762 | $25,907 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60040
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Wayne Thomas Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Northwood Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Highland Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wayne Thomas Elementary School
- Middle: Northwood Junior High 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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Estimated market value
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- Illinois
- Lake County
- Highwood
- 60040
- 338 Prairie Ave
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