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1696 1st Street, Highland Park, IL 60035
$399,000
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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
- Price: $399,000
- Taxes: $12,389 (2022)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 09478582
- Updated: 5/31/2023
- Added: 2, 329 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Interior
- Basement: Partial
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 Ownership: Owned
- Parking Type: Space(s)
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Highland Park
- County: Lake
- Township: Moraine
- Driving Directions: Central Ave and then south on First St
School Information
- School District: 112
- Elem School District: 112
- Midd School District: 112
- High School District: 112
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window/Wall Unit - 1
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- 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
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16234160040000
Listed by Nicholas M. DeFrank
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Schools
Schools serving 1696 1st St
School Districts:North Shore School District 112, Twp High School District 113
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
2075 Saint Johns Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035 | K-5 | 0.5 mi | |
929 Edgewood Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi | |
433 Vine Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 1696 1st St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/08/2020
Price Reduced
$399,000
-20.04%
MLS
1/16/2017
Listed
$499,000
-0.2%
MLS
2/14/2005
Sold
$500,000
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Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1696 1st St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2022
$12,389
12%
$137,575
3%
2021
$11,060
-18%
$132,987
—
2020
$13,442
—
$132,987
-20%
2019
$13,442
17%
$166,510
12%
2018
$11,469
3%
$148,217
-6%
2017
$11,117
-3%
$156,888
5%
2016
$11,425
3%
$149,360
8%
2015
$11,095
-5%
$138,772
—
2014
$11,696
2%
$138,772
-1%
2013
$11,506
3%
$140,526
-3%
2012
$11,178
—
$144,172
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 1696 1st St
1696 1st Street, Highland Park, IL 60035 (MLS# 09478582) is a Single Family property with 1 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1696 1st Street is currently listed for $399,000 and was received on January 16, 2017. 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.