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281 Michigan Avenue

Highwood, IL 60040

3 beds
4 baths
3,600 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$291 per sqft
1978 build
– on site

Elegant Custom Home with Breathtaking Golf Course Views A rare opportunity to own this stunning, custom-built Lanon stone and stucco home on the market for the first time since it was built. Perfectly positioned on a quiet cul-de-sac in Highwood, it offers panoramic views of Exmoor Country Club and direct access to scenic preserve walking trails. With over 3,600 sq ft plus a full basement, this home features 3 spacious bedrooms (with potential for a main-floor suite) and 4 full baths. The upper-level primary suite is a private retreat with a fireplace sitting room, two walk-in closets, and sweeping golf course views. The luxurious en suite bath includes a jetted tub and custom dual-head shower. Warm wood floors and rich custom paneling enhance the main floor, where you will find a sun-drenched four-season sunroom, a handsome office, a generous dining room with French doors to a large patio, and a cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace. The spacious kitchen is ideal for entertaining, with a breakfast nook opening to the patio, a walk-in pantry, and a mudroom leading to the attached 2-car garage. The lower level offers even more living space, featuring a large rec room, wet bar, exercise room, and abundant storage. Full of character and charm, this home is just moments from Highwoods vibrant restaurants, lakefront, festivals, and Metra. A true retreat in a truly special town.

Listing courtesy of MRED / Compass as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12383204 —

The Building

Year Built:

1978
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Stucco, Stone
Roof:

Shake
Basement:

Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access, Full
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

1183
Below Grade Finished Area:

1183
Basement SqFt:

1183
Living Area Source:

Landlord/Tenant/Seller

Interior

Room Type:

Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Heated Sun Room, Exercise Room, Other Room, Storage
Rooms Total:

12
Interior Features:

Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Master Bedroom
Laundry Features:

Upper Level
Flooring:

Hardwood

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3600

Location

Directions:

From Greenbay head west on Prairie avenue. Turn left on South Central and head south to Michigan.
Location:

6622

The Property

Parcel Number:

16154330020000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Dimensions:

106X165
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

14783

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

4
Full Baths:

4

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Lake Michigan, Public

Schools

Elementary School:

Wayne Thomas Elementary School
Elementary School District:

112
Middle Or Junior School:

Northwood Junior High School
Middle Or Junior School District:

112
High School:

Highland Park High School
High School District:

113

The Community

Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

2

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,050,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$5,622
Taxes	$1,231
Insurance	$288
Utilities	$214 See report
Total	$7,355/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/6/25 Jun 6, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$1,050,000

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This house located in North Shore, Highwood, IL 60040 is currently for sale for $1,050,000. 281 Michigan Avenue is a 3,600 square foot house with 3 beds and 4 baths that has been on Estately for 9 days. 281 Michigan Avenue is in the North Shore neighborhood of Highwood and has a WalkScore® of 43, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Highland Park High School, Wayne Thomas Elementary School, and Northwood Junior High School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, Compass, and Mara Hitchmough as distributed by MLS GRID.

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