Sold406d on marketHistoric · 90 yrs
249 Cedar Ave
Highland Park, IL, 60035 • 60035 • Lake County
$1,075,000
$291/sqft
4Beds
4Baths
3,700Sqft
0.25 acLot
1936Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1936 · 90 years of history
Enhanced Security
Security System · Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Outdoor Living
Patio
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Living Room · Basement
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
2-Car Garage
Asphalt · Garage Door Opener · Heated Garage · On Site · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 406 days ago · 9 views · Top 2% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
9 views
People checking out this listing
406 days on market
Established listing
$291/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 2% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1936 · Historic
This house has been LOVED and well maintained for the last 32 years! Four bedrooms and 3 full baths upstairs, large family room addition on first floor with separate dining and living room. Attached 2 car garage leads in to mudroom off kitchen breakfast area. Great flow to this home, Kitchen (with high end Stainless Steel appliances) centrally located between dining room, living room and family room. Wet bar located between Kitchen and Family room. Primary suite has generous size bedroom, 2 BIG Walk-In Closets, double Sink Vanity, Tub and Walk-In Shower. Barrel ceiling leading to bathroom from sleeping area. Ensuite Bedroom has Walk-In Closet across from Bathroom. All bedrooms are great sized! Large Skylight highlights second floor and brings in fabulous natural light. Partial finished Basement, split in 2 areas perfect for recreation room and exercise room or game table room. Oversized laundry room hosting 2 washers and Dryers. Storage room attached to the 2 car garage plus shed in back yard. Can't beat the east Highland Park location between downtown and Ravinia. 3 blocks away from Rosewood Beach.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights partial finished basement, generous size bedroom, and large family room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$7,011/month
Principal & Interest$5,578
Property Tax$1,075
Insurance$358
Down payment20% ($215,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $860,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1936
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot0.25 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1936
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Partial
Fireplaces2
Lot0.25 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60035
Annual tax$19,412
Parcel1625303017
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
16 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Wet Bar
Appliances
Range
Microwave
High End Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Cooktop
Range Hood
Gas Oven
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Sink
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Living Room
Basement
Windows
Screens
Skylight(s)
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Garage Door Opener
Heated Garage
On Site
Garage Owned
Attached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Community
Curbs
Street Lights
Street Paved
Security
Security System
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sump Pump
Sprinkler-Lawn
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second17×17 ft289 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second15×13 ft195 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second15×12 ft180 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Second14×13 ft182 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market406
Est. value$1,128,000
Est. rent$6,581/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$291
On marketJan 8, 2025
PostedJan 8, 2025
Last sold$1,075,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMar 1, 2025
Tour days6
Views9
How are the schools in Highland Park?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Highland Park, IL, 60035
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 27, 2025Sold$1,075,000$291MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 13, 2025Pending Sale$995,000$269MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 13, 2025Contingent$995,000$269MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 8, 2025Listed For Sale$995,000$269MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 30, 1993Sold$395,000$107Agent Provided
Sold$1,075,000
Feb 27, 2025•$291/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$995,000
Feb 13, 2025•$269/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$995,000
Jan 13, 2025•$269/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$995,000
Jan 8, 2025•$269/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$395,000
Apr 30, 1993•$107/sqft•Agent Provided
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$19,413$254,384
Apr 10, 2022$18,570$229,299
Apr 10, 2021$17,116$212,215
Apr 10, 2020$16,562$205,138
Apr 10, 2019$16,005$204,178
Apr 10, 2018$17,926$245,022
Apr 10, 2017$17,926$243,610
Apr 10, 2016$16,748$231,921
Apr 10, 2015$16,058$215,480
Apr 10, 2014$15,800$198,937
Apr 10, 2012$15,368$200,097
Apr 10, 2011$17,113$235,230
Apr 10, 2010$17,208$267,664
Apr 10, 2009$16,765$283,663
Apr 10, 2008$16,286$286,529
Apr 10, 2006$17,097$273,536
Apr 10, 2005$17,178—
Apr 10, 2004$16,079—
Apr 10, 2003$15,195—
Apr 10, 2002$12,214—
Apr 10, 2001$12,166$179,991
Apr 10, 2000$12,053$168,116
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Highland Park, IL • Lake County
Nearby cities
AntiochBuffalo GroveGurneeHighland ParkLibertyvilleMundeleinRound Lake BeachVernon Hills
Nearby zip codes
60035
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