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247 Highwood Avenue , Highwood, IL 60040

$600,000
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BEDS4 BATHS2 full SQUARE FEET1,500 MLS#12609515
STATUSNew PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLDistrict 113
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Property Description

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.

247 Highwood Avenue | MLS# 12609515

This single family home located at 247 Highwood Avenue , Highwood, IL 60040 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $600,000. This property was built in 1950 and has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths with 1500 sq. ft. Highwood Avenue is located within the District 113 school district. Search Highwood real estate on elmo.bhhscrosby.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Bath/Stubbed, Full
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Garage: 2
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
Roof Type: Asphalt
Taxes: $7,444
Year Built: 1950

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Quartz Counters

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: Enclosed Porch
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop
Association Includes: None
Bath Features: Separate Shower
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Exterior: Stucco
Laundry: In Unit
Lot: None
Lot Dimensions: 40X148.57
Other Equipment: Sump Pump
Parcel#: 16154100020000
Parking: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Total Rooms: 7
Township: Moraine
Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Room Sizes

Enclosed Porch: 14X8
Bedroom 2: 10X10
Bedroom 3: 16X13
Bedroom 4: 16X9
Dining Room: COMBO
Kitchen: 19X14
Living Room: 19X14
Primary Bedroom: 10X10

Local Schools

High School: Highland Park High School
Middle School: Northwood Junior High School
Elementary School: Wayne Thomas Elementary School
School District: District 113

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Baird & Warner
Agency Phone: 773-697-5555

Shown By

Agent Name: Elmo Dowd
Agent Phone: (815) 520-3939
Agency Title: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck Real Estate

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$ 2,130.67 per month $1,335.34 Principal & Interest $620.33 Property Tax $175.00 Homeowner's Insurance

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