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Property Description
This charming bungalow sits on a huge lot in a fabulous location & lives larger than it appears! Step through a new door into an enclosed front porch & explore this adorable home with many recent updates. The spacious living room features refinished hardwood floors, refinished plaster walls & a wood burning fireplace. Freshly painted formal dining room, with built-in, new light fixture & new windows, leads out to a lovely deck that overlooks the brick patio & large backyard, complete with a new fence & newer two-car garage. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, including Viking fridge, plus there's a first-floor laundry & an updated powder room. Upstairs, you'll find a renovated full bath with a heated floor & new vanity. The front bedroom has new windows & both bedrooms feature refinished hardwood floors & recent paint. Home originally had 3 bedrooms; later two bedrooms were combined to enlarge the primary bedroom with nice closet space. Don't miss the extensive new landscaping in the front & back that brings so much joy when in bloom. Enjoy walking to downtown Highland Park, Sunset Woods Park with playground & tennis courts, schools, shops, train & all the conveniences. Great value! Home is being sold "as is".
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 661 Homewood Ave
General
- Sold For: $390,000
- Taxes: $10,827 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12376510
- Added to Site: 268 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Bookcases
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Full Body Spray Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Whole-House Fan, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Highland Park
- County: Lake
- Driving Directions: Green Bay Rd to Homewood Ave, W to home.
School Information
- School District: 112
- Midd School District: 112
- 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
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,420
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1927
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: BUNGALOW
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.195
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 170
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Landscaped
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1927
- Tax Amount: $10,827
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 16231130120000
Listed by Baird & Warner
Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 661 Homewood 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 | 0.3 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 | 0.3 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 661 Homewood Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/20/2025
Sold
$390,000
-5.45%
MLS
5/27/2025
Listed
$412,500
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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.
661 Homewood Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 (MLS# 12376510) is a Single Family property that was sold at $390,000 on June 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 661 Homewood 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.

