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$620,000 SOLD Jul 2026
Listed at $599,900

1242 Arbor Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035

Closed
3 beds (4 possible) 2 baths 1,227 sqft (assessor) Built 1956 Residential MLS #MRD12651700 6 days on market
Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 847-432-0700 · MLS #MRD12651700 · Status: Closed
Adorable and immaculate home in desirable Sherwood Forest, upgraded, move-in ready and much larger than it appears! Fall in love upon entering the foyer and seeing the spacious front dining room & living room which are open to one another for easy entertaining. Drenched in natural sunlight these rooms have hardwood floors, recessed lighting and a cozy WBFP w/ brick surround. The spacious eat-in kitchen features maple cabinets and all newer stainless-steel appliances (2021) including an LG French door fridge/freezer, Samsung 5 burner gas oven/range, microwave & dishwasher. Three generously sized bedrooms all with hardwood floors, white ceiling fan lights & horizontal white wood blinds share a large neutral hall bath w/ an extra-long double sink maple vanity with tremendous strorage and a white tub/shower with white ceramic tile surround. The full finished basement has a gigantic family room w/ a 2nd WBFP, a huge 4th bedroom w/ double closets & recessed lighting and there is a convenient & roomy office. Don't miss the oversized laundry room w/ white stackable front loading Whirlpool washer & dryer, enormous double utility sink, 2nd refrigerator/freezer, built-in storage cabinetry, under stair storage plus a separate utility/storage room with even more storage space. A fabulous deck overlooks the fully fenced backyard plus the detached 2 car garage with brand new siding (2026). Meticulously maintained and loved, additional updates include a new hot water heater (2024), furnace (2019), roof (2018), basketball hoop (2009), freshly painted and many newer light fixtures. Perfectly located on a quiet tree lined street in popular Sherwood Forest which has four nearby neighborhood parks, easy access to Hwy 41, train, walking distance to Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, local neighborhood restaurants, both downtown Highland Park and downtown Deerfield, choice of HPHS or DHS and the list goes on. Truly a dream to show!

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
2
Fireplace details
Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
Basement
Finished, Full
Laundry
Sink
Additional rooms
Office, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level
Total rooms
9

Building & exterior

Style
Ranch
Age
61-70 Years
Exterior
Brick, Cedar
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Windows
Screens
Patio & porch
Deck

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
50 x 146
Township
Moraine
County
Lake

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
Circuit Breakers
Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Park, Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$9,526 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
16271200180000
PIN
16271200180000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
5/19/2026
Sold
7/1/2026
Sold price
$620,000
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