This older home is full of character and ready for your personal touch! Featuring great bones and spacious rooms, this property offers a fantastic rental opportunity or can be used as a single-family home. Located in the heart of Highwood, just moments from Lake Michigan and the best of the North Shore, you'll enjoy easy access to dining, shopping, Metra, and top-rated schools. While some updates are needed, the home provides a solid foundation in a highly desirable area. Home will be sold as-is. Don't miss this chance to rent or invest in a prime location!
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$430,000
44 Prairie Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
5beds
2,201sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$450,800 Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$4,960 Estimated rent
Home value
$450,800
$406,000 - $500,000
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Listing courtesy of:
Jason Giambarberee 847-275-8013,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Beth Alberts, SFR
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12301157
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Kitchen 2nd
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 841 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X29
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X15
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X6
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,201 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Dimensions: 125X54
Details
- Parcel number: 16154170110000
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Highwood
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2025 | Sold | $430,000-2.1%$195/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12301157 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2025 | Pending sale | $439,000$199/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12301157 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2025 | Contingent | $439,000$199/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12301157 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2025 | Price change | $439,000-2.4%$199/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12301157 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000+125%$204/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12301157 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/1999 | Sold | $200,000$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,660 +21.3% | $126,628 +10.9% |
| 2022 | $7,964 +7.9% | $114,141 +24.7% |
| 2021 | $7,378 +2.4% | $91,558 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $7,206 +3.1% | $88,505 +0.5% |
| 2019 | $6,991 -1.1% | $88,091 -6.2% |
| 2018 | $7,066 | $93,952 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $7,066 +6.2% | $93,410 +5% |
| 2016 | $6,652 +5.7% | $88,928 +7.6% |
| 2015 | $6,293 +2.2% | $82,624 +7.6% |
| 2014 | $6,155 +10.8% | $76,786 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $5,555 -17.1% | $77,234 -21.1% |
| 2011 | $6,703 -12.9% | $97,930 -22.5% |
| 2010 | $7,700 +3.3% | $126,295 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $7,455 +3% | $133,843 -1% |
| 2008 | $7,241 +17.6% | $135,195 +4.8% |
| 2006 | $6,155 +6.9% | $129,064 |
| 2005 | $5,760 +6.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $5,428 +5% | -- |
| 2003 | $5,170 +16% | -- |
| 2002 | $4,457 +1.6% | -- |
| 2001 | $4,386 -4.8% | $71,536 +0.3% |
| 2000 | $4,608 | $71,309 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60040
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Wayne Thomas Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Northwood Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Highland Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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
$450,800
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- Illinois
- Lake County
- Highwood
- 60040
- 44 Prairie Ave
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