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Property Description
Located in downtown Highland Park, 1694-1696 First St is directly across from the Metra station and within walking distance to shops, restaurants and services. The property features two buildings. The front building, 1696 First St., is a single-story residence that can be used as a home or office. 1696 features one bedroom, living room, kitchen, one bathroom and an unfinished basement. The rear building, 1694 is two stories, with the first floor encompassing three private offices, storage and 1/2 bath. The upstairs of 1694 can be used as an office with two private rooms, conference area, kitchen and one full bathroom, or possibly, with city approval, as a residence with two bedrooms. The area between the two buildings is a landscaped courtyard. This property could be used as a live/work space, office for small business or redevelopment. The zoning, RO, is high density residential/office. The property is currently leased until November 30, 2023 for $1,750 per month, but may be terminated early. Please do not trespass.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1696 1st St
General
- Sold For: $399,000
- Taxes: $12,389 (2022)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 09478582
- Added to Site: 3, 325 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Train
Parking
- Number of Cars: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Alley
- Parking Type: Space(s)
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Highland Park
- County: Lake
- Driving Directions: Central Ave and then south on First St
School Information
- School District: 112
- Midd School District: 112
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window/Wall Unit - 1
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Partial
- Square Feet: 3,175
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2006
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1125
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 35 x 140
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Tax Amount: $12,389.04
- Tax Year: 2022
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16234160040000
Listed by Nicholas M. DeFrank
Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 1696 1st St
School Districts:North Shore School District 112, Township High School District 113
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Indian Trail Elementary School, Highland Park, IL 2075 Saint Johns Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Edgewood Middle School 2031 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Highland Park High School 433 Vine Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1696 1st St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/19/2023
Sold
$399,000
—
MLS
9/08/2020
Price Reduced
$399,000
-20.04%
MLS
1/16/2017
Listed
$499,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1696 1st Street, Highland Park, IL 60035 (MLS# 09478582) is a Single Family property that was sold at $399,000 on September 19, 2023. Want to learn more about 1696 1st Street? 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.

