Off Market1506d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs

251 North Ave

Highwood, IL, 60040 • 60040 • Lake County

$401,100

$279/sqft

2Baths

1,437Sqft

0.09 acLot

1920Built

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Character Home

Built 1920 · 106 years of history

Market activity

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1506 days on market

Established listing

$279/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1920 · Historic

This is a 1437 square foot, 2.0 bathroom, single family home. This home is located at 251 North Ave, Highwood, IL 60040.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$2,501/month

Principal & Interest$1,966

Property Tax$401

Insurance$134

Down payment20% ($80,220)

3%50%

Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $320,880 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1920

HeatingForced air

CoolingCentral

Parking1 Parking space

Lot3,833 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1920

Systems

HeatingForced air

CoolingCentral

RoofComposition

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Attached

BasementPartially finished

Lot3,833 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood60040

Annual tax$6,762

Parcel1615403001

Features & details

3 categories of property features

Interior Features

Heating

Forced air

Cooling

Central

Exterior Features

Parking

Garage - Attached

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market1506

Est. value$401,100

Est. rent$2,825/mo

Tax rate2.60%

Price/sqft$279

Last sold$305,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Highwood?

3 schools rated nearby

Wayne Thomas Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-5

0.4 mi

Northwood Jr High School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.4 mi

Highland Park High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.9 mi

Location

Highwood, IL, 60040

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Price history

2 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Feb 23, 2022Sold$305,000$212Public Record

Jan 6, 2004Sold$225,000$157Public Record

Sold$305,000

Feb 23, 2022•$212/sqft•Public Record

Sold$225,000

Jan 6, 2004•$157/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

22 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2023$6,762$88,588

Apr 10, 2022$5,362$79,852

Apr 10, 2021$4,973$61,586

Apr 10, 2020$4,852$59,532

Apr 10, 2019$4,707$59,254

Apr 10, 2018$4,188$55,623

Apr 10, 2017$4,188$55,302

Apr 10, 2016$4,708$52,648

Apr 10, 2015$4,052$58,474

Apr 10, 2014$3,963$49,439

Apr 10, 2012$3,866$49,728

Apr 10, 2011$4,656$63,967

Apr 10, 2010$5,329$83,335

Apr 10, 2009$5,150$88,316

Apr 10, 2008$4,980$89,208

Apr 10, 2006$5,216$85,163

Apr 10, 2005$4,906—

Apr 10, 2004$4,685—

Apr 10, 2003$4,406—

Apr 10, 2002$3,175—

Apr 10, 2001$3,125$48,458

Apr 10, 2000$3,568$52,477

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Highwood, IL • Lake County

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Est. value$401,100

Est. rent$2,825/mo

30yr rate est.6.20%

Affordability$2,927/mo

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