1242 Arbor Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
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1242 Arbor Avenue,Highland Park, IL 60035
$599,900
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,227 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: patricia denenberg, laura hara
Office: @properties christie's international real estate
MLS#:12651700
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$599,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$488.92
About this home
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!...
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Home facts
- Year built:1956
- Listing ID #:12651700
- Updated:May 24, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:9
- Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Double Sinks
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Basement Description:Finished, Full
- Living area:1,227 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1956
- Building area:1,227 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.17 Acres
- Architectural Style:Ranch
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Highland Park High School
- Middle school:Edgewood Middle School
- Elementary school:Sherwood Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$599,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$488.92
- Tax amount:$9,526 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Ceiling Fan(s)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Asphalt, Detached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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