974 Princeton Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 - Photo 1

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$700,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,428 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage
Updated 9 days ago

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Property Description

This charming center entry Colonial located on .30 acres in the coveted Sunset Park neighborhood, offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 half bath. The home features timeless vintage details including crown moldings and hardwood floors throughout the first and second floors. The first floor welcomes you into a charming vestibule/foyer that leads to a large sun-filled living room with fireplace and opens to a sunroom that makes a perfect office area, with sliders to wood deck and yard. The dining room is perfect for large gatherings and leads to the eat-in kitchen with wood cabinetry, granite counters, tumbled stone backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Four bedrooms all with great closet space and hardwood floors utilize two full baths. Unfinished attic has additional storage. Lower level features a family room and powder room plus unfinished basement with laundry and tons of storage. One car garage. Huge yard with deck and patio is the perfect entertaining spot. Just steps from Sunset Park with walking and biking paths, playgrounds, tennis/pickleball courts, a bocce lane and sports fields. Prime walk-to-town location near shopping and restaurants. This Sunset Park charmer is not to be missed!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 974 Princeton Ave

General

Sold For: $700,000
Taxes: $14,299 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12643018

Interior

Interior Features: Built-in Features
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Separate Shower

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

Equipment: Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump
Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

Area: Highland Park
County: Lake
Subdivision: Sunset Park
Driving Directions: Central Ave West of Green Bay Rd to Sunset Rd, North on Sunset to Princeton Ave, West on Princeton 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: Wall Unit(s)
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
Roof: Asphalt
Doors: Panel Door(s)
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 2,428
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1920
Built Before 1978: Yes

Additional Structures

Other Structures: None

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 13165
Lot Features: Landscaped

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1920
Tax Amount: $14,299.88
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Property ID: 16224150080000

Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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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	0.7 mi
Edgewood Middle School 2031 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035	6-8	0.8 mi
Highland Park High School 433 Vine Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035	9-12	0.9 mi

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974 Princeton Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 (MLS# 12643018) is a Single Family property that was sold at $700,000 on August 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 974 Princeton 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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