Off MarketHistoric · 106 yrs

1256 Forest Ave

Highland Park, IL, 60035 • 60035 • Lake County

$394,800

$297/sqft

1Baths

1,328Sqft

0.14 acLot

1920Built

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Built 1920 · 106 years of history

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1920 · Historic

This is a 1328 square foot, 1.0 bathroom, single family home. This home is located at 1256 Forest Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$2,475/month

Principal & Interest$1,935

Property Tax$395

Insurance$132

HOA$13

Down payment20% ($78,960)

3%50%

Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $315,840 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1920

HeatingForced air

Parking1 Parking space

HOA$13 monthly

Lot6,159 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1920

Systems

HeatingForced air

RoofComposition

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Attached, Garage - Detached

BasementPartially finished

Lot6,159 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood60035

Annual tax$8,591

Parcel1626211038

Bathrooms & Fees

HOA$13/mo

Features & details

2 categories of property features

Interior Features

Heating

Forced air

Exterior Features

Parking

Garage - Attached

Garage - Detached

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Est. value$394,800

Est. rent$3,583/mo

Tax rate2.60%

Price/sqft$297

Tour days6

How are the schools in Highland Park?

3 schools rated nearby

Indian Trail Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-5

1.1 mi

Edgewood Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

1.1 mi

Highland Park High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.5 mi

Location

Highland Park, IL, 60035

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Tax history

22 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2023$8,591$117,521

Apr 10, 2022$7,949$105,932

Apr 10, 2021$7,317$94,274

Apr 10, 2020$7,080$91,130

Apr 10, 2019$6,844$90,703

Apr 10, 2018$6,435$96,853

Apr 10, 2017$6,435$96,295

Apr 10, 2016$6,810$91,674

Apr 10, 2015$6,467$85,175

Apr 10, 2014$6,362$77,703

Apr 10, 2012$6,181$78,156

Apr 10, 2011$6,728$90,187

Apr 10, 2010$6,750$102,695

Apr 10, 2009$6,571$108,833

Apr 10, 2008$6,371$109,932

Apr 10, 2006$5,972$104,947

Apr 10, 2005$5,665—

Apr 10, 2004$5,155—

Apr 10, 2003$4,919—

Apr 10, 2002$4,664—

Apr 10, 2001$4,619$70,503

Apr 10, 2000$4,674$67,332

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Highland Park, IL • Lake County

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Est. value$394,800

Est. rent$3,583/mo

30yr rate est.6.20%

Affordability$2,894/mo

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