Sold933d on marketHistoric · 96 yrs
217 Prairie Ave
Highwood, IL, 60040 • 60040 • Lake County
$327,500
$248/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,321Sqft
0.21 acLot
1930Built
Property DNA
Ranch Style
Built 1930 · 96 years of history
1-Car Garage
On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
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933 days on market
Established listing
$248/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1930 · Historic
TENANT OCCUPIED - NEED 24 HRS NOTICE PLEASE *** COME HOME TO FABULOUS "HIGHWOOD ON THE NORTH SHORE." THE LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM COMBO HAS A GAS FIREPLACE AND ACCESS TO A 3 SEASON PORCH. THERE ARE THREE BEDROOMS, A FULL BATH, KITCHEN AND EATING AREA ON THE MAIN LEVEL. THE FINISHED BASEMENT HAS A RECREATION ROOM, OFFICE, FULL BATH, STORAGE ROOM AND LAUNDRY ROOM.THERE IS A DETACHED ONE CAR GARAGE. CLOSE TO VIBRANT DOWNTOWN HIGHWOOD, SCHOOLS, PARKS, METRA, RESTAURANTS AND WONDERFUL LAKE MICHIGAN. NEW A/C June 2023.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights gas fireplace, storage room, and recreation room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,042/month
Principal & Interest$1,605
Property Tax$328
Insurance$109
Down payment20% ($65,500)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $262,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1930
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot9,000 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year built1930
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionAluminum Siding
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Lot9,000 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60040
Annual tax$6,915
Parcel1615421003
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main11×15 ft165 sqft
Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Bedroom2
Main11×11 ft121 sqft
Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Bedroom3
Main9×10 ft90 sqft
Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market933
Est. value$427,500
Est. rent$2,846/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$248
On marketJul 19, 2023
PostedJul 19, 2023
Last sold$327,500
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedOct 23, 2023
Tour days6
Views6
How are the schools in Highwood?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Highwood, IL, 60040
Price history
16 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 19, 2023Sold$327,500$248MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 6, 2023Pending Sale$345,000$261MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 18, 2023Contingent$345,000$261MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 2, 2023Price Change$345,000$261MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 19, 2023Listed For Sale$375,000$284MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 6, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Jun 30, 2021Price Change$359,000$272Owner
Jun 7, 2021Listed For Sale$369,000$279Owner
Feb 24, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Jun 19, 2020Listing Removed$2,100$2Owner
Jun 7, 2020Listed For Rent$2,100$2Owner
Jun 11, 2016Listing Removed$2,200$2Owner
May 9, 2014Listing Removed$2,100$2Owner
Apr 8, 2014Listed For Rent$2,100$2Owner
Apr 7, 2006Sold$300,000$227Public Record
Nov 25, 1997Sold$100,000$76Public Record
Sold$327,500
Sep 19, 2023•$248/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$345,000
Sep 6, 2023•$261/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$345,000
Aug 18, 2023•$261/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$345,000
Aug 2, 2023•$261/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$375,000
Jul 19, 2023•$284/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Aug 6, 2021•Owner
Price Change$359,000
Jun 30, 2021•$272/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$369,000
Jun 7, 2021•$279/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed—
Feb 24, 2021•Owner
Listing Removed$2,100
Jun 19, 2020•$2/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$2,100
Jun 7, 2020•$2/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$2,200
Jun 11, 2016•$2/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$2,100
May 9, 2014•$2/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$2,100
Apr 8, 2014•$2/sqft•Owner
Sold$300,000
Apr 7, 2006•$227/sqft•Public Record
Sold$100,000
Nov 25, 1997•$76/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$8,238$93,698
Apr 10, 2022$6,916$97,232
Apr 10, 2021$6,411$79,393
Apr 10, 2020$6,258$76,745
Apr 10, 2019$6,072$76,386
Apr 10, 2018$5,823$77,289
Apr 10, 2017$5,823$76,844
Apr 10, 2016$5,472$73,157
Apr 10, 2015$5,472$67,971
Apr 10, 2014$5,352$66,776
Apr 10, 2012$5,221$67,166
Apr 10, 2011$5,851$80,378
Apr 10, 2010$6,194$101,509
Apr 10, 2009$5,923$107,576
Apr 10, 2008$5,760$108,663
Apr 10, 2006$4,624$103,735
Apr 10, 2005$4,330—
Apr 10, 2004$3,971—
Apr 10, 2003$3,801—
Apr 10, 2002$3,672—
Apr 10, 2001$3,606$59,376
Apr 10, 2000$3,124$49,419
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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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