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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,304 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 12 hours ago
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Beautifully updated and filled with charm, this inviting home is ideally located in fabulous east Highland Park-just steps from town, train, schools, and the beach! Thoughtfully renovated, meticulously maintained, and updated throughout, it offers a wonderful combination of character, comfort, and convenience. A welcoming foyer with vintage brick tile flooring sets the tone and opens to a spacious living room featuring a wood-burning fireplace and handsome staircase. The gracious dining room is perfect for everything from casual dinners to holiday gatherings. The updated kitchen, private office with exceptional storage, full bath, and convenient back entrance mudroom complete the first floor. Upstairs are four charming bedrooms and an updated hall bath. The spacious primary bedroom is especially inviting, with a decorative fireplace and cozy sitting area, while each of the three additional bedrooms has its own unique character and appeal. The lower level offers flexible space for play, recreation, or exercise, along with a laundry area and utility sink. Outside, enjoy a lovely private retreat with a raised patio, beautiful landscaping, and an oversized two-car garage. Charming, comfortable, and wonderfully located-this is a special home in the heart of east Highland Park! An extensive list of improvements and updates is available under Additional Information.

Full Property Details for 1981 Linden Ave

General

  • Price: $639,000
  • Taxes: $12,457 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12759181
  • Updated: 9/15/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Partially
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Water Heater-Gas
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Highland Park
  • County: Lake
  • Township: Moraine
  • Driving Directions: Central Avenue east of Sheridan Rd to Linden; North to 1981 Linden

School Information

  • School District: 112
  • Elem School District: 112
  • Midd School District: 112
  • High School District: 113
  • Elementary School: Indian Trail Elementary School
  • Middle School: Elm Place 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

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: French Provincial, Mid Level
  • Architectural Style: French Provincial, Mid-Level
  • Construction: Shake Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Shake Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Screens
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 2,304
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 150

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1912
  • Tax Amount: $12,457
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
  • Property ID: 16234030060000

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Schools serving 1981 Linden Ave

School Districts:North Shore School District 112, Township High School District 113
NameGradesDistance
Indian Trail Elementary School, Highland Park, IL
2075 Saint Johns Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
K-50.3 mi
Edgewood Middle School
2031 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
6-80.1 mi
Highland Park High School
433 Vine Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
9-120.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1981 Linden Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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9/14/2026
Listed
$639,000
49.12%
MLS
3/25/2022
Sold
$428,500
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Tax History for 1981 Linden Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$11,763
8%
$165,257
6%
2024
$10,916
-11%
$155,800
11%
2023
$12,265
15%
$140,436
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2022
$10,696
3%
$140,060
3%
2021
$10,350
3%
$135,389
—
2020
$10,002
—
$135,389
—
2019
$10,002
-10%
$134,756
-13%
2018
$11,125
3%
$154,780
1%
2017
$10,780
4%
$153,887
5%
2016
$10,365
4%
$146,504
8%
2015
$10,003
4%
$136,118
—
2014
$9,588
2%
$136,118
8%
2013
$9,437
2%
$126,199
-3%
2012
$9,278
—
$129,473
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1981 Linden Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 (MLS# 12759181) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1981 Linden Avenue is currently listed for $639,000 and was received on September 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 1981 Linden 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.

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