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Property Description
Why Would You Want Ordinary When You Can Have Extraordinary! This Stunning and Majestic Brick Home Sits on Over an Acre in the Heart of Highland Park and Features a 40' Indoor Pool with a Wall of Glass that Opens to the Outdoors! Over 8000 Sq Ft plus 2330 Sq Ft in the Finished Walkout Basement, It Boasts Barrel Ceilings over 20' High and 5 Fireplaces. The Double Island Chefs Kitchen has a Fireplace, Walk-in Pantry, Professional Series Appliances, and Way Too Many Features to List! There is a Spectacular Great Room and a Banquet-Sized Dining Room with a Butlers Pantry, a Wonderful Screened Porch with 5th Fireplace and a Balcony Overlooking the Backyard- which includes Ravines and a Huge, Secret Yard, Accessed by a Magical Bridge! The Main Floor has 3 Bedrooms and 3 1/2 Baths and the Entire 2nd Floor is a Romantic Hideaway Primary Suite with its Own Family Room, Fireplace, Movie Star Sized Closet and Spa-like Bath. There are an Additional 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, a Massive Workout Room, an Amazing Home Theater, and a Summer Kitchen in the Walkout Basement. There are 5 Zones of Heat and Air and a 3+ Car Garage. Walk to Town, Train, the Lake. Amazing and Rare Offering!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 493 Hazel Ave
General
- Price: $2,850,000
- Taxes: $101,749 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12578310
- Updated: 3/4/2026
- Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, E
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Basement, Other, Kitchen, Double Sided, Gas Log
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 7
- Full Bathrooms: 6
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Full Body Spray Shower, Double Shower, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Highland Park
- County: Lake
- Township: Moraine
- Driving Directions: Central East to South on St Johns to Hazel, East to Home.
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: 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, Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 8,256
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 2006
- Remodeled/Updated: 2006
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.07
- Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 46300
- Lot Features: Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 2006
- Tax Amount: $101,749
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16234130310000
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Schools
Schools serving 493 Hazel Ave
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 | 0.4 mi |
Highland Park High School 433 Vine Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 493 Hazel Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/26/2026
Listed
$2,850,000
258.45%
MLS
10/18/2004
Sold
$795,100
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Public Record
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 493 Hazel Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$95,620
38%
$1,209,254
11%
2023
$69,221
9%
$1,090,007
42%
2022
$63,350
-4%
$768,673
-4%
2021
$66,123
2%
$801,039
—
2020
$64,729
—
$801,039
-7%
2019
$64,729
-3%
$865,920
-1%
2018
$67,064
3%
$872,718
1%
2017
$65,008
4%
$867,685
5%
2016
$62,730
3%
$826,052
8%
2015
$60,881
-10%
$767,493
—
2014
$67,660
2%
$767,493
-6%
2013
$66,563
3%
$818,951
-3%
2012
$64,689
—
$840,197
—
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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493 Hazel Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 (MLS# 12578310) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 493 Hazel Avenue is currently listed for $2,850,000 and was received on February 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 493 Hazel 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.

