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Property Description
Desirable single-family-home in great condition with amazing Highwood location and schools! Sellers have maintained this adorable vintage charmer and made MANY UPDATES, including ALL-NEW KITCHEN (2020), refinished HARDWOOD FLOORS (2020) throughout, and NEWER WINDOWS! One clean, classic bathroom upstairs. Bonus room off the back is perfect for home office, gym or play space. Clean unfinished basement with NEWER LAUNDRY MACHINES. Wonderful layout with circular flow from living room to dining room to kitchen. No central AC but great airflow. Detached 1-CAR GARAGE in great shape with new roof (2023). Water heater (2016), boiler (2013), siding (2014), windows (2012). Great back yard! Wonderful neighbors. Just a couple blocks from Metra, bike path, restaurants, beaches, A+ AWARD WINNING SCHOOLS, library, coffee, shopping, Highwood's summer festivals and more! Unbeatable space, condition, schools and location in an achievable price range. Sold AS-IS.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 125 S Central Ave
General
- Sold For: $420,000
- Taxes: $9,716 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12728377
- Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Replacement Windows, Quartz Counters
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Highwood
- County: Lake
- Driving Directions: Route 22 (Prairie Avenue) to South Central (South)
School Information
- School District: 112
- Midd School District: 112
- Elementary School: Oak Terrace Elementary School
- Middle School: Northwood Junior High 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: Steam
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Window Treatments, Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,263
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1930
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1139
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 4961
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1930
- Tax Amount: $9,716.49
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16154200360000
Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
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Schools
Schools serving 125 S Central Ave
School Districts:North Shore School District 112, Township High School District 113
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wayne Thomas Elementary School 2939 Summit Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Northwood Jr High School 945 North Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Highland Park High School 433 Vine Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 125 S Central Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/28/2026
Sold
$420,000
-5.62%
MLS
8/18/2026
Listed
$445,000
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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.
125 S Central Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040 (MLS# 12728377) is a Single Family property that was sold at $420,000 on September 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 125 S Central Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Highwood? You can browse all Highwood real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

