Charming, thoughtfully updated Colonial in a superb Highwood location - close to everything. 4 Bedrooms & 2 Baths with plenty of room to relax. Full of character and natural light, the home offers warm, comfortable living with functional flow and flexible spaces, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Recent improvements include new siding, roof, deck, driveway, fence, front walkway / hardscape, landscaping, appliances, countertops, backsplash, a redesigned laundry-mud room and Nursery. The spacious rear deck seamlessly extends the living outdoors, opening to a lush, professionally landscaped side and backyard with mature trees providing beauty, privacy & shade. A detached three-car garage offers exceptional space for vehicles, storage & gear. A fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking charm, space, extensive updates & inviting outdoor living in a stellar location close to town, restaurants, coffee shops, schools & transportation.
Contingent
$650,000
52 S Central Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
4beds
2,260sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
10,050 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$288/sqft
$-- HOA
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12658466
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Sitting Room, Foyer, Deck
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Deck
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X4
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Heating
- Steam, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,260 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 10,050 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 67 x 150
Details
- Parcel number: 16154190440000
- Special conditions: Exclusions-Call List Office
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Highwood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $288/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $383,120
- Annual tax amount: $10,259
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/9/2023 | Sold | $416,000-5.5%$184/sqft |
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| 6/25/2023 | Contingent | $440,000$195/sqft |
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| 6/20/2023 | Price change | $440,000-7.4%$195/sqft |
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| 6/12/2023 | Price change | $475,000-4%$210/sqft |
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| 5/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $495,000$219/sqft |
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| 5/13/2023 | Contingent | $495,000$219/sqft |
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| 5/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $495,000+94.9%$219/sqft |
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| 4/15/2015 | Sold | $254,000-5.4%$112/sqft |
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| 3/10/2015 | Pending sale | $268,500$119/sqft |
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| 3/6/2015 | Price change | $268,500-2.4%$119/sqft |
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| 2/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $275,000+22.2%$122/sqft |
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| 11/18/2014 | Sold | $225,000-11.8%$100/sqft |
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| 9/12/2014 | Pending sale | $255,000$113/sqft |
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| 8/26/2014 | Price change | $255,000-3.8%$113/sqft |
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| 8/8/2014 | Price change | $265,000-5.3%$117/sqft |
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| 7/23/2014 | Price change | $279,900+0.3%$124/sqft |
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| 7/16/2014 | Price change | $279,000-6.7%$123/sqft |
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| 7/8/2014 | Listed for sale | $299,000$132/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,738 +7.3% | $135,445 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $9,075 +13.6% | $127,694 +10.9% |
| 2022 | $7,990 +8.1% | $115,102 +17.8% |
| 2021 | $7,390 +2.5% | $97,674 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $7,210 -3.5% | $94,417 +0.5% |
| 2019 | $7,469 +10.9% | $93,975 +5.1% |
| 2018 | $6,738 | $89,440 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $6,738 -2.9% | $88,925 -4.1% |
| 2016 | $6,938 -1.3% | $92,747 +7.6% |
| 2015 | $7,029 +2.2% | $86,172 +0.5% |
| 2014 | $6,875 +2.5% | $85,766 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $6,706 -0.4% | $86,266 -19.4% |
| 2011 | $6,732 -5.4% | $107,066 -3.8% |
| 2010 | $7,114 +3.5% | $111,246 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $6,874 +3.4% | $117,895 -1% |
| 2008 | $6,649 +10.7% | $119,086 +4.7% |
| 2006 | $6,006 +6.2% | $113,686 |
| 2005 | $5,654 +7.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $5,258 +6.3% | -- |
| 2003 | $4,946 -2.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $5,057 +1.6% | -- |
| 2001 | $4,976 +16% | $77,131 +22.3% |
| 2000 | $4,291 | $63,081 |
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Neighborhood: 60040
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Wayne Thomas Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Northwood Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Highland Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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