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7/21/2026
Listed
$750,000
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Property Description
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Rockland Elementary School 0.5 mi., Highland Middle School 0.5 mi., and Libertyville High School 0.8 mi. Welcome to this beautiful style Tudor-Colonial home with well maintained 4-bedrooms, 2.5-baths, plus a library/office/study room. Approximately 2673 sq. ft. perfectly situated on a picturesque oversized lot. The beautifully landscaped backyard is a private retreat, showcasing mature trees, colorful perennial gardens, lush green space, and a fenced yard setting for outdoor entertaining or relaxation. While the finished basement offers flexible living space for a recreation room, media room, fitness area, or playroom. Inside, you'll find rich hardwood floors, spacious sun-filled living areas, and a thoughtfully designed floor plan with a gracious formal living room and formal dining room-perfect for entertaining and holiday gatherings.The spacious kitchen opens to a bright breakfast area, creating the perfect gathering space for casual meals overlooking the beautiful views of the backyard. The house has highly efficient mechanicals such as cooling and heating systems (Lennox), circuit breaker and water heater all installed in 2021 while sump pump in 2022. The appliances like the fridge, washer and dryer were replaced in 2021. The hardwood floors were installed in 2021. The attached 2-car garage and vast backyard enhance the home's functionality and appeal. Ideally located within walking distance to highly rated Libertyville schools, parks, the North shore bike path, library, and neighborhood amenities. This home is also just a few minutes drive from charming downtown Libertyville restaurants, boutiques, Metra station, Independence Grove Forest Preserve and major commuter routes as well as walking distance to Advocate Condell Medical Center. This is a rare opportunity to own this elegant home combining space, character, and an exceptional Libertyville location. Finished basement ready for your personal updates. Property offers tremendous potential and is being sold as-is.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 709 Garfield Ave
General
- Price: $750,000
- Taxes: $14,568 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12707937
- Updated: 7/27/2026
- Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: Bookcases, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Oven
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Green Oaks / Libertyville
- County: Lake
- Township: Libertyville
- Subdivision: Cambridge
- Driving Directions: MILWAUKEE AVE., WEST ON GOLF ROAD, NORTH ON GARFIELD AVE, PROPERTY ON YOUR LEFT
School Information
- School District: 70
- Elem School District: 70
- Midd School District: 70
- High School District: 128
- Elementary School: Rockland Elementary School
- Middle School: Highland Middle School
- High School: Libertyville High School
- Private School: Libertyville High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
- Onsite: Cable Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial, Tudor
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Tudor
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments, Drapes, Bay Window(s), Blinds, Garden Window(s), Wood Frames
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Square Feet: 2,673
- Sq. Ft. Source: Survey
- Year Built: 1975
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: .3
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Mature Trees, Garden
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1975
- Tax Amount: $14,568
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 11213110130000
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Schools
Schools serving 709 Garfield Ave
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Rockland Elementary School 160 West Rockland Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Highland Middle School, Libertyville, IL 310 West Rockland Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Libertyville High School 708 West Park Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 709 Garfield Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 709 Garfield Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$13,942
4%
$203,223
8%
2024
$13,374
3%
$188,726
8%
2023
$12,986
4%
$174,069
3%
2022
$12,503
4%
$168,378
2%
2021
$12,033
3%
$164,753
2%
2020
$11,734
—
$161,983
1%
2019
$11,734
-3%
$160,443
-5%
2018
$12,123
3%
$168,771
3%
2017
$11,790
3%
$163,442
5%
2016
$11,400
1%
$154,966
7%
2015
$11,298
11%
$144,842
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2014
$10,200
—
$144,842
11%
2013
$10,165
4%
$130,924
-2%
2012
$9,816
—
$133,838
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709 Garfield Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048 (MLS# 12707937) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 709 Garfield Avenue is currently listed for $750,000 and was received on July 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 709 Garfield Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Libertyville? You can browse all Libertyville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.