1242 Arbor Avenue
Highland Park, IL, 60035
$599,900
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,227 SqFt
0.17 Acres
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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

Price:
$599,900
MLS #:
MRD12651700
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subdivision:
Sherwood Forest
Neighborhood:
highlandpark
Listed Date:
May 19, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,227
Year Built:
1956
RanchHighland ParkHighlandparkSherwood ForestSherwood Elementary SchoolEdgewood Middle SchoolHighland Park High School

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Schools

School District:
113
Elementary School:
Sherwood Elementary School
Middle School:
Edgewood Middle School
High School:
Highland Park High School

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
2
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Laundry Features
Sink

Exterior

Architectural Style
Ranch
Community Features
Park, Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Construction Materials
Brick, Cedar
Fencing
Fenced
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
Deck
Roof
Asphalt
Window Features
Screens

Financial

HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$9,526

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Community

Market Summary

Current real estate data for Single Family in Highland Park as of Jun 18, 2026
90
Single Family Listed
48
Avg DOM
369
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,429,007
Avg List Price

Property Summary

    Located in the Sherwood Forest subdivision, 1242 Arbor Avenue Highland Park IL is a Single Family for sale in Highland Park, IL, 60035. It is listed for $599,900 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,227 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1956. The current price per square foot is $489. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Highland Park is $369. The average listing price for Single Family in Highland Park is $1,429,007.

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