$1,175,000

881 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035

Active Under Contract
4 beds 2.5 baths 2,769 sqft (estimated) Built 1963 Residential MLS #MRD12641044 69 days on market
Listing courtesy of Compass · 847-379-5898 · MLS #MRD12641044 · Status: Active Under Contract
Some homes just feel right the moment you walk in - and 881 Marion is one of them. Tucked on a beautiful stretch of Marion Avenue in Highland Park's beloved Braeside neighborhood, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home has been thoughtfully transformed from the inside out, with carefully considered improvements that make everyday living feel effortless. The layout was reimagined with real life in mind - a dedicated home office, a beautifully reconfigured entry and dining area, a renovated staircase, and custom closets on the second floor all come together to create a home that just works. The finished basement adds even more flexible space, whether you're thinking playroom, gym, or cozy hang-out spot. In the kitchen, quartz countertops, a fresh tile backsplash, and quality fixtures make cooking a pleasure. Kelly Wearstler light fixtures add a designer touch throughout, and the updated powder room feels polished without being overdone. The big-ticket items are done too - two new furnaces and A/C systems (2021 & 2023), majority of the windows are new, a second electrical panel, and a 240V electric vehicle charger mean you can move in with complete peace of mind. Outside, the home was essentially re-introduced to the street: a reoriented front-facing entry, new front door, fresh exterior paint, a welcoming porch and walkway, and chimney tuckpointing all add to serious curb appeal. All of this in one of Highland Park's most sought-after neighborhoods - close to great schools, the lakefront, and everything that makes this community so special. This one is truly move-in ready.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor
Interior features
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Partially Finished, Partial
Additional rooms
Office, Breakfast Room, Recreation Room
Total rooms
11

Building & exterior

Age
61-70 Years
Exterior
Brick, Cedar

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
4
Parking details
Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Other, Attached, Owned, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
50X182
Township
Moraine
County
Lake

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None

Schools

Elementary
Braeside Elementary School (112)
Junior high
Edgewood Middle School (112)
High school
Highland Park High School (113)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$18,231 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
16363070480000
PIN
16363070480000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
Home Warranty
Listed
5/13/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Office10X10MainHardwood
Breakfast Room17X8MainHardwood
Recreation Room23X13BasementLuxury Vinyl
Bedroom 216X12SecondHardwood
Bedroom 315X15SecondHardwood
Bedroom 411X8SecondHardwood
Dining Room15X11MainHardwood
Family Room20X19MainMarble
Kitchen20X11MainMarble
Laundry22X11BasementCarpet
Living Room19X13MainHardwood
Master Bedroom22X19SecondHardwood

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