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$839,000

1530 Oakwood Ave

Highland Park, IL
Active
4
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,337
Square Feet
0.25
Lot Size (acres)
1920
Year Built
25
Days On Market

IMPROVED PRICE! SELLER IS MOTIVATED. Come see this beautiful craftsman home with a huge backyard in a prime North Shore location. This house is truly a "home", from the dramatic front porch to the BAY WINDOW off the kitchen and CRAFTSMAN DETAILS throughout. MOVE RIGHT IN to this classic home convenient to all the North Shore has to offer! LOVINGLY MAINTAINED and continuously updated by two generations of the same family. GREAT FLOOR PLAN - Kitchen is open to a bright, SPACIOUS EAT-IN AREA, flowing into the formal dining room and then into the front living room.Working GAS FIREPLACE. FOUR GOOD-SIZED BEDROOMS. EN SUITE PRIMARY BATH and full hall bath upstairs, plus powder room downstairs. PARTIAL FINISHED BASEMENT. Spacious BRICK PATIO with gas line to the BBQ. HUGE FULLY-FENCED BACK YARD with gorgeous mature landscaping! Plus an UNBEATABLE CLOSE-TO-EVERYTHING LOCATION ... On a QUIET STREET lined with historic homes but just a block from downtown Highland Park's restaurants, shops, Metra station, coffee, book stores etc. And just a stone's throw to Ravinia District of Highland Park, Ravinia Festival, Chicago Botanic Garden, schools, parks, beaches and more. No central A/C, but many other recent updates and continuously maintained by owners. See the Improvements List under "additional info" or call listing agent Carolyn Cerf!

Listing Information

Listing Updated
8 days ago
Listed By
Carolyn Cerf · @properties Christie's International Real Estate, 8474320700
MLS#
12780388
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Status
Active

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
1530 Oakwood Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
City
Highland Park
County
Lake
Zip Code
60035

Architecture

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Year Built
1920
Style
American 4-Sq.
Construction Materials
Brick
Building Area
2,337 sq. ft.
Foundation
Block
Roof
Asphalt
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Garage, Detached

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Pantry, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Disposal
Flooring
Hardwood
Exterior Features
Dog Run, Outdoor Grill, Barbecue
Patio and Porch
Patio
Community Features
Sidewalks, Curbs, Street Lights, Park
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Heating
Radiant

Property Features

Lot Size
0.25 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Total
2,337 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$839,000
Annual Taxes
$13,548

Schools

76/100
Indian Trail Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 0.7 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Highland Park
Students
320
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
67% White · 23% Hispanic / Latino · 3% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
24%
Phone
(224) 765-3500
66/100
Elm Place School
Grades M–M · 0.6 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Highland Park
Students
300
Student–teacher
10.2
Student body
74% White · 17% Hispanic / Latino · 4% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
20%
Phone
(224) 765-3300
54/100
Highland Park High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.9 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Highland Park
Students
1,994
Student body
70% White · 23% Hispanic / Latino · 3% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
14%
Phone
(224) 765-2001
86/100
Lincoln Elementary School
Grades M–M · 0.3 mi
City
Highland Park
Students
206
Student–teacher
9.9
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
82% White · 9% Hispanic / Latino · 6% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
7%
Phone
(224) 765-3551
76/100
Edgewood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 0.9 mi
City
Highland Park
Students
753
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
75% White · 14% Hispanic / Latino · 4% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
12%
Phone
(224) 765-3201
55/100
North Shore Academy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06 · 1.5 mi
City
Highland Park
Students
51
Student body
73% White · 12% Hispanic / Latino · 8% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
16%
Phone
(847) 291-7905
54/100
Ravinia Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 0.6 mi
City
Highland Park
Students
285
Student body
85% White · 10% Hispanic / Latino · 5% Two or More Races
Phone
(224) 765-3700
54/100
Sherwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1.6 mi
City
Highland Park
Students
354
Student body
78% White · 7% Hispanic / Latino · 6% Asian
Phone
(224) 765-3800

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/14/2026Price change$839,000
10/08/2026Listed for sale$875,000

Listed by Carolyn Cerf · @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 8474320700

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 25, 2026 at 8:05 AM | Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) | MLS#: 12780388

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