#12313973, Carol DeGrazia Santi, Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
661 Homewood Ave Highland Park, IL 60035
Property details
About 661 Homewood Ave
This charming bungalow on a huge lot in a fabulous location lives larger than it looks! Enter through a new door into an enclosed front porch & discover this adorable home with many recent updates. The spacious living room features refinished hardwood floors, refinished plaster walls & a cozy wood burning fireplace. Freshly painted formal dining room, with built-in, new light fixture & new windows, leads out to a lovely deck that overlooks the brick patio & large backyard, complete with a new fence & newer two-car garage. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, including Viking fridge, plus there's a first-floor laundry & an updated powder room. Upstairs, you'll find a renovated full bath with a heated floor & new vanity. The front bedroom has new windows, and both bedrooms feature refinished hardwood floors. Home originally had 3 bedrooms; later two bedrooms were combined to enlarge the primary bedroom with nice closet space. Don't miss the extensive new landscaping in the front & back that brings so much joy when in bloom. Enjoy walking to downtown Highland Park, Sunset Woods Park with playground & tennis courts, schools, shops, train & all the conveniences. Great value! Home is being sold "as is".
Highlights
(Contingent)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Built-in Features, Bookcases
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Asphalt, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $412,500
- Price/SqFt: $290
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,216
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Landscaped
- Directions: Green Bay Rd to Homewood Ave, W to home.
- Year Built: 1927
- Living Area: 1,420 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.195 Acres
- MLS Number: 12329247
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Baird & Warner
- Office Phone: (847) 446-1855
- Listing Agent: Alicja Skibicki
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Apr 17, 2019 | Home Sold | $238,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $131,420 | $8,216 |
2022 | $97,242 | $7,563 |
2021 | $93,999 | $7,318 |
2020 | $93,999 | $6,676 |
2019 | $93,559 | $6,676 |
2018 | $102,638 | $5,979 |
2017 | $102,046 | $5,979 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Indian Trail Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•2075 Saint Johns Ave
5
Oak Terrace Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•240 Prairie Ave
10
Wayne Thomas Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•2939 Summit Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $91,134. The most common annual income of people living in Highland Park, IL is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 661 Homewood Ave
The listing price of 661 Homewood Ave property is $412,500.
The property 661 Homewood Ave is a house located in Highland Park, Illinois, 60035.
Accepting Backup Offers: 661 Homewood Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 661 Homewood Ave are: Indian Trail Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Oak Terrace Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Wayne Thomas Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Northwood Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Edgewood Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Bannockburn School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Highland Park High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Deerfield High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Lake Forest High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $8,216 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 17, 2019 for $238,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 661 Homewood Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 661 Homewood Ave is 1,420 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 661 Homewood Ave is 1927.
This home is located at 661 Homewood Ave in Highland Park, IL and zip code 60035 in the Exmoor neighborhood. This 1,420 square foot home, which was built in 1927, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $412,500.
In April 2025 more than 11 listings in Highland Park, IL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 5 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 11 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Highland Park, IL between March and April 2025 increased by 11.9%. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $739,250, while the average time on the real estate market was 15 days.