For Sale5d on market
247 Highwood Ave
Highwood, IL, 60040 • 60040 • Lake County
$600,000
$400/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
2Baths
1,500Sqft
0.15 acLot
1950Built
Property DNA
Outdoor Living
Porch
2-Car Garage
Brick Driveway · Garage Door Opener · Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Premium Finishes
Quartz Counters
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1950
TOTALLY UPDATED in 2025 and MOVE IN READY RANCH 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.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights finished basement, two-car garage, and open kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,691/month
Principal & Interest$2,891
Property Tax$600
Insurance$200
Down payment20% ($120,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.04% rate · 30yr fixed · $480,000 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1950
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingWall Unit(s)
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot6,534 sqft
Days on Zillow5 Days
Price/sqft$400
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1950
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingWall Unit(s)
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionStucco
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingBrick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Exterior Entry,Bath/Stubbed,Full
Lot6,534 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60040
Annual tax$7,444
Parcel1615410002
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Quartz Counters
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Freezer
Washer
Dryer
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Gas Cooktop
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Laundry
In Unit
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Brick Driveway
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Stucco
Patio & Porch
Porch
Lot Features
None
Other Equipment
Sump Pump
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Bedroom3
Basement16×13 ft208 sqft
Flooring (Laminate)
Bedroom4
Basement16×9 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Laminate)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market5
Est. value$586,200
Est. rent$2,595/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$400
On marketApr 3, 2026
PostedApr 3, 2026
Last sold$347,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 8, 2026
Tour days9
Views923
Favorites38
How are the schools in Highwood?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Highwood, IL, 60040
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 3, 2026Listed For Sale$600,000$400MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 17, 2026Listing Removed$600,000$400MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 27, 2026Price Change$600,000$400MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 10, 2026Listed For Sale$625,000$417MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 21, 2025Sold$347,000$231MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 29, 2025Contingent$360,000$240MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 5, 2024Price Change$360,000$240MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 16, 2024Price Change$380,000$253MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 6, 2024Listed For Sale$400,000$267MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 10, 2007Sold$297,500$198MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 18, 2005Sold$240,000$160Public Record
Jan 21, 2000Sold$137,000$91Public Record
Listed For Sale$600,000
Apr 3, 2026•$400/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$600,000
Mar 17, 2026•$400/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$600,000
Feb 27, 2026•$400/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$625,000
Feb 10, 2026•$417/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$347,000
Feb 21, 2025•$231/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$360,000
Jan 29, 2025•$240/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$360,000
Dec 5, 2024•$240/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$380,000
Nov 16, 2024•$253/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$400,000
Nov 6, 2024•$267/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$297,500
Jul 10, 2007•$198/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$240,000
May 18, 2005•$160/sqft•Public Record
Sold$137,000
Jan 21, 2000•$91/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$6,922$99,518
Apr 9, 2022$6,107$89,704
Apr 9, 2021$5,642$76,116
Apr 9, 2020$5,510$73,578
Apr 9, 2019$5,350$73,234
Apr 9, 2018$5,232$75,504
Apr 9, 2017$5,232$75,069
Apr 9, 2016$4,863$71,467
Apr 9, 2015$4,516$66,401
Apr 9, 2014$4,419$61,100
Apr 9, 2012$4,328$61,457
Apr 9, 2011$4,797$71,733
Apr 9, 2010$5,105$85,714
Apr 9, 2009$4,947$90,838
Apr 9, 2008$4,816$91,756
Apr 9, 2006$4,074$87,595
Apr 9, 2005$3,550—
Apr 9, 2004$3,416—
Apr 9, 2003$3,279—
Apr 9, 2002$3,129—
Apr 9, 2001$3,083$51,280
Apr 9, 2000$2,787$40,970
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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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