215 Prospect Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035

Highland Park
Local realty services provided by:ERA Partners
215 Prospect Avenue,Highland Park, IL 60035
$1,599,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • 5,000 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: keith goad
Office: berkshire hathaway homeservices chicago
MLS#:12733085
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$1,599,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$319.8

About this home

Just steps from downtown Highland Park's shops, restaurants, library, train, and close to Lake Michigan, Thornycote is a home where location and history come together beautifully. Designed in 1901 by renowned architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, this English Arts and Crafts residence is a remarkable expression of craftsmanship, proportion, and grace. Set on more than an acre of lush, landscaped grounds, Thornycote offers a rare sense of privacy while remaining connected to everything that makes Highland Park special. A handsome foyer sets the tone, introducing the home's elegant proportions, exceptional woodwork, and remarkable architectural integrity. Throughout, Shaw's thoughtful design is evident in the details, from the formal living room anchored by a commanding wood-burning fireplace to the expansive family room, which opens onto a generous terrace. The gracious dining room flows naturally into a bright sunroom, equally suited to morning coffee or evening conversation. A richly...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1901
  • Subdivision & Development:East Highland Park
  • Listing ID #:12733085
  • Updated:September 30, 2026 at 11:47 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:6
  • Total bathrooms:7
  • Full bathrooms:6
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:16
  • Dining Description:Eating Area, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, High End Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement Description:Full
  • Living area:5,000 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Radiator(s)

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shake
  • Year built:1901
  • Building area:5,000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Features:Landscaped, Wooded
  • Architectural Style:English, Prairie
  • Levels:3 Story

Schools

  • High school:Highland Park High School
  • Middle school:Edgewood Middle School
  • Elementary school:Indian Trail Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,599,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$319.8
  • Tax amount:$45,965 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Amenities:Sprinkler-Lawn, Sump Pump

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:4
  • Parking description:Detached Garage, Garage, Gravel
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:4
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