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306 Ashland Avenue

Highwood, IL 60040

2 beds
1 bath
1,005 sqft
8,551 sqft lot
$323 per sqft
1920 build
– on site

Enjoy the good life in this lovely WELL-MAINTAINED cottage near downtown Highwood. Spacious room sizes. Adorable original "NOOKS & CRANNIES" with charm and tons of curb appeal. Kitchen is open to dining room, which flows into the living room. Over-sized 2.5 CAR GARAGE. Just enough space! Unfinished full basement offers laundry and good STORAGE. Current owner has taken great pride in the property, and it shows! Mature landscaping, NEWER MECHANICALS and major components (ROOF 4 years old, WATER HEATER 6 years, FURNACE approx 10 years). Central AC. Water filtration system. MOVE RIGHT IN or renovate a fit to your taste. A rare chance to get into the North Shore at a reasonable price, with A+ RATED SCHOOLS, safety, and high standard of living. NEWER: central air, windows, electric panel, water heater, washer/dryer and refrigerator. Also offers an INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY as a conforming rental property. 2 Blocks to train, dining, parks and shopping. Easy access to major expressways. Property is in great condition but sold "as-is". Photos were taken prior to current tenants. Showings start Thursday but may be scheduled now.

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12332714 —

The Building

Year Built:

1920
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Brick, Stone
Architectural Style:

Cottage
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Unfinished, Cellar, Storage Space, Full
Foundation Details:

Block
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Total SqFt:

1005
Total SqFt:

2010
Main SqFt:

1005
Basement SqFt:

1005
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

1005
Living Area Source:

Landlord/Tenant/Seller

Interior

Room Type:

No additional rooms
Rooms Total:

5
Interior Features:

1st Floor Full Bath
Flooring:

Hardwood

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1005

Location

Directions:

Green Bay N of Rt. 22 to Ashland then West.
Location:

4594

The Property

Parcel Number:

16152040210000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

B
Lot Size Dimensions:

47.5X180
Lot Size Acres:

0.1963
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Fencing:

Fenced

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

7310.32

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2
Bedrooms Possible:

2

Baths

Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

100 Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Purifier, Water Purifier Owned, Gas Cooktop

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

Community Features:

Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2.5
Parking Features:

Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

2.5

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$325,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,740
Taxes	$609
Insurance	$89
Utilities	$146 See report
Total	$2,584/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/13/25 May 13, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$325,000	33.7% (3.4% / YR)
7/15/15 Jul 15, 2015		MRED	$243,000

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This house located in North Shore, Highwood, IL 60040 is currently for sale for $325,000. 306 Ashland Avenue is a 1,005 square foot house with 2 beds and 1 bath that has been on Estately for 0 days. 306 Ashland Avenue is in the North Shore neighborhood of Highwood and has a WalkScore® of 77, making it very walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Highland Park High School, Northwood Junior High School, and Wayne Thomas Elementary School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, @properties Christie's International Real Estate, and Carolyn Cerf as distributed by MLS GRID.

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