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Property Description
1055 Hillcrest Avenue is a thoughtfully updated split level home offering 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a finished lower level in a prime location. From the moment you walk in, you are welcomed by a stunning open kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gorgeous floor to ceiling windows, which bring in abundant natural light throughout the main level. The layout offers the perfect flow for everyday living and entertaining, with space for both a dining area and comfortable family room seating. Easy access to the side yard makes grilling, gardening, and outdoor gatherings effortless. Upstairs you will find three spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom, including a primary bedroom featuring his and hers closets. The finished lower level is the perfect cozy retreat, featuring an updated wood burning fireplace that makes winter nights feel extra inviting, along with an updated full bathroom with a tub. Wine lovers will appreciate the temperature controlled wine cellar. If wine storage is not your preference, the space can easily be transformed into additional storage, a small office, or hobby room, offering endless flexibility to fit your lifestyle. A newer washer and dryer are also conveniently located on this level. Lush perennial gardens and newer bluestone front steps create wonderful curb appeal, while the private backyard features an updated Unilock patio and a two and a half car detached garage. Recent improvements also include a rebuilt chimney, brand new furnace, whole house humidifier, and battery backup sump pump with WiFi monitoring. Situated on a charming quiet street near some of the best parks in Highland Park, this home truly offers the best of both worlds. Enjoy access to all of Highland Park's incredible amenities, including scenic beaches, while benefiting from highly sought after Deerfield elementary and middle schools, along with the choice of attending either Deerfield High School or Highland Park High School. This home offers the lifestyle so many buyers are searching for.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1055 Hillcrest Ave
General
- Sold For: $605,000
- Taxes: $8,449 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12653876
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Other, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Highland Park
- County: Lake
- Driving Directions: North on Ridge from Deerfield Rd. Left on Westgate, Right on Hillcrest.
School Information
- School District: 109
- Midd School District: 109
- Elementary School: Kipling Elementary School
- Middle School: Alan B Shepard Middle School
- High School: Deerfield High School
- Private School: Deerfield High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,024
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1961
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: SPLIT LEVEL
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.141
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 49 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1961
- Tax Amount: $8,449
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16284060130000
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Schools
Schools serving 1055 Hillcrest Ave
School Districts:Township High School District 113, Deerfield School District 109
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kipling Elementary School, Deerfield, IL 700 Kipling Place, Deerfield, IL 60015 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Alan B Shepard Middle School 440 Grove Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
Deerfield High School, Deerfield, IL 1959 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Highland Park High School 433 Vine Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
1055 Hillcrest Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 (MLS# 12653876) is a Single Family property that was sold at $605,000 on June 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 1055 Hillcrest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Highland Park? You can browse all Highland Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

