Sold287d on market
218 S Central Ave
Highwood, IL, 60040 • 60040 • Lake County
$370,000
$339/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,093Sqft
0.19 acLot
1956Built
Property DNA
Fort Sheridan
60040
2-Car Garage
On Site · Detached · Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 287 days ago · 9 views · Top 0% likely to sell soon
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287 days on market
Established listing
$339/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1956
This all brick home is attractively located in a desirable and rarely available neighborhood only a short walk from the restaurants and shopping of downtown Highwood, green space, and the Metra station. Enter through the front door into the living area with a large picture window. Vinyl windows in the kitchen and bedrooms. Views of the large backyard from the kitchen. Partially finished basement with full bathroom provides an opportunity to add value and square footage to the home. Completely fenced back and front yard. 2-car detached garage. Selling AS IS.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights all brick home, partially finished basement, and large picture window as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,307/month
Principal & Interest$1,814
Property Tax$370
Insurance$123
Down payment20% ($74,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $296,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1956
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot8,145 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1956
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Full
FencingFenced
Lot8,145 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60040
Annual tax$6,205
Parcel1615409025
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Community
Sidewalks
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main11×11 ft121 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Main9×11 ft99 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Main9×11 ft99 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market287
Est. value$383,000
Est. rent$2,710/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$339
On marketMay 21, 2025
PostedMay 21, 2025
Last sold$370,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJun 26, 2025
Tour days6
Views9
How are the schools in Highwood?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Highwood, IL, 60040
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 26, 2025Sold$370,000$339MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 23, 2025Contingent$345,000$316MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 21, 2025Listed For Sale$345,000$316MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$370,000
Jun 26, 2025•$339/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$345,000
May 23, 2025•$316/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$345,000
May 21, 2025•$316/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$6,205$99,420
Apr 10, 2022$6,813$89,616
Apr 10, 2021$6,529$92,285
Apr 10, 2020$6,377$89,207
Apr 10, 2019$6,195$88,790
Apr 10, 2018$3,318$91,108
Apr 10, 2017$3,318$90,582
Apr 10, 2016$3,521$86,235
Apr 10, 2015$3,585$80,122
Apr 10, 2014$3,486$73,375
Apr 10, 2012$3,347$73,803
Apr 10, 2011$3,168$86,598
Apr 10, 2010$2,805$103,762
Apr 10, 2009$2,609$109,964
Apr 10, 2008$2,526$111,075
Apr 10, 2006$2,576$106,038
Apr 10, 2005$2,679—
Apr 10, 2004$2,804—
Apr 10, 2003$3,053—
Apr 10, 2002$3,167—
Apr 10, 2001$3,178$62,960
Apr 10, 2000$3,350$62,143
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Highwood, IL • Lake County
Nearby cities
AntiochBuffalo GroveGurneeHighland ParkLibertyvilleMundeleinRound Lake BeachVernon Hills
Nearby zip codes
60040
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