1257 Forest Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 - Photo 1

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$675,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,580 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 5 days ago

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Property Description

Enjoy the privacy and breathtaking views from every window of this beautiful home cozy nestled in Ravine. Inviting Living Room with a large stone fireplace blends gradually into a vivid dining room that opens to an over size deck. Bright and gourmet kitchen with white cabinets and updated appliances, room for a table, leads to the spacious patio. 2 bedrooms and bath on the first floor. There is another private master suite on the second floor with dressing room and bath. Full basement provides plenty room for storage. Prime location, close to beaches, schools, library, town, restaurants, shops, Ravinia, Train and Green Bay Trail. AS IS. Security system, and 2 car garage. It's a beautiful home for an even more beautiful family!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1257 Forest Ave

General

Sold For: $675,000
Taxes: $17,513 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12548773
Added to Site: 56 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

Area: Highland Park
County: Lake
Driving Directions: Sheridan Road to Forest Avenue, south to home. East side of street.

School Information

School District: 112
Midd School District: 112
Elementary School: Ravinia 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: Other
Construction: Cedar, Frame
Exterior Const.: Cedar, Frame
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt
Square Feet: 1,580
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1922
Built Before 1978: Yes
Remodeled/Updated: 1985

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.3932
Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 85 x 185 x 91 x 217

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1922
Tax Amount: $17,513
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Property ID: 16251080200000

Listed by Core Realty & Investments, Inc
Sold by Compass

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Schools

Schools serving 1257 Forest Ave

School Districts:North Shore School District 112, Township High School District 113

Name	Grades	Distance
Ravinia Elementary School 763 Dean Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035	K-5	0.7 mi
Edgewood Middle School 2031 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035	6-8	1.1 mi
Highland Park High School 433 Vine Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035	9-12	1.5 mi

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Price & Sales History for 1257 Forest Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/06/2026

Sold

$675,000

3.85%

MLS

1/16/2026

Listed

$650,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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