Off MarketHistoric · 155 yrs

26 Prairie Ave

Highwood, IL, 60040 • 60040 • Lake County

$775,400

$256/sqft

3.5Baths

3,030Sqft

0.4 acLot

1871Built

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Character Home

Built 1871 · 155 years of history

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$256/sqft

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1871 · Historic

This is a 3030 square foot, 3.5 bathroom, single family home. This home is located at 26 Prairie Ave, Highwood, IL 60040.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$4,785/month

Principal & Interest$3,751

Property Tax$775

Insurance$258

Down payment20% ($155,080)

3%50%

Est. 6.08% rate · 30yr fixed · $620,320 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1871

HeatingForced air

CoolingCentral

Parking1 Parking space

Lot0.40 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1871

Systems

HeatingForced air

CoolingCentral

RoofComposition

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Attached, Garage - Detached

BasementPartially finished

Lot0.40 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood60040

Annual tax$14,291

Parcel1615418005

Features & details

3 categories of property features

Interior Features

Heating

Forced air

Cooling

Central

Exterior Features

Parking

Garage - Attached

Garage - Detached

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Est. value$775,400

Est. rent$4,529/mo

Tax rate2.60%

Price/sqft$256

Tour days6

How are the schools in Highwood?

3 schools rated nearby

Wayne Thomas Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-5

0.8 mi

Northwood Jr High School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.8 mi

Highland Park High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.5 mi

Location

Highwood, IL, 60040

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Tax history

22 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 11, 2023$14,291$187,335

Apr 11, 2022$14,030$168,862

Apr 11, 2021$12,998$161,292

Apr 11, 2020$12,695$155,913

Apr 11, 2019$12,316$155,183

Apr 11, 2018$12,152$161,574

Apr 11, 2017$12,152$160,642

Apr 11, 2016$11,440$152,934

Apr 11, 2015$11,507$142,093

Apr 11, 2014$11,255$140,410

Apr 11, 2012$10,979$141,229

Apr 11, 2011$12,272$168,595

Apr 11, 2010$12,982$203,016

Apr 11, 2009$13,496$242,020

Apr 11, 2008$13,648$244,464

Apr 11, 2006$11,871$233,379

Apr 11, 2005$7,990—

Apr 11, 2004$7,429—

Apr 11, 2003$6,987—

Apr 11, 2002$7,317—

Apr 11, 2001$3,598$111,637

Apr 11, 2000$7,343$108,055

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Highwood, IL • Lake County

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$775,400

Est. rent$4,529/mo

30yr rate est.6.08%

Affordability$5,653/mo

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