247 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, Illinois 60040


$600,000

For Sale
Status: Active
Sqft: 1,500
Cost/Sqft: $400
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1950
Property Taxes: $7,445
Days On Market: 30
Lot Size: 0,15
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Description

Totally updated ranch 2025 with a finished basement and two full bathrooms! The main level features an open kitchen with space for a breakfast or dining table and home office desk, a comfortable living room, and two bedrooms served by a full bath with a walk-in shower. The finished lower level offers an additional full bath with tub, laundry area, and a bedroom with an attached bonus room-ideal for a second bedroom, nursery, office, or flex space-with potential to add a separate hall entrance. Hardwood floors run throughout the main level, with laminate flooring in the basement. Extensive updates throughout-see attached fact sheet for details. Major improvements include NEW HEAT AND AC 2026, SUMP PUMP 2025, APPLIANCES 2026, Roof 2022, brick driveway accommodating up to three cars, plus a two-car garage.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1950
RANCH
No
0.15
Lake
— / Not Applicable
12549431
16154100020000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Wayne Thomas Elementary School
112
Middle School
Northwood Junior High School
112 Not in DB
High School
Highland Park High School
113 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
10 Jul, 2007 Sold $297,500 MRED MLS
19 Jun, 2007 Under contract $299,900 MRED MLS
13 May, 2007 Listed for sale $299,900 MRED MLS
21 Feb, 2025 Sold $347,000 MRED MLS
24 Jan, 2025 Under contract $360,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $380,000 MRED MLS
5 Nov, 2024 Listed for sale $400,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $625,000 MRED MLS
9 Feb, 2026 Listed for sale $625,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 2
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2
40X148.57
Dormer
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2007 $3,543
2025 $6,107
$7,445

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