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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1242 Arbor Ave
General
- Sold For: $620,000
- Taxes: $9,526 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12651700
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Wood-Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Highland Park
- County: Lake
- Subdivision: Sherwood Forest
- Driving Directions: Deerfield Rd to Richfield W to Arbor N to home on W side of the street
School Information
- School District: 112
- Midd School District: 112
- Elementary School: Sherwood Elementary School
- Middle School: Edgewood Middle School
- High School: Highland Park High School
- Private School: Highland Park High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick, Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Cedar
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,227
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1956
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.167
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 146
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1956
- Tax Amount: $9,526.08
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16271200180000
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Schools
Schools serving 1242 Arbor Ave
School Districts:Township High School District 113, North Shore School District 112
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sherwood Elementary School, Highland Park, IL 1900 Stratford Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 | K-5 | 0.7 mi |
Edgewood Middle School 2031 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 | 6-8 | 1.7 mi |
Deerfield High School, Deerfield, IL 1959 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Highland Park High School 433 Vine Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
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1242 Arbor Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 (MLS# 12651700) is a Single Family property that was sold at $620,000 on July 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 1242 Arbor 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.

