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Property Description
Welcome to 742 Highland, a 1918 stucco bungalow, gutted and expanded into a modern construction 2 story home. Thoughtfully renovated in its entirety, it now boasts 5 total bedrooms and 4 total bathrooms with high end finishes throughout. Step onto new red oak wooden floors where you'll find an open layout kitchen centered around a large, quartz topped island fit with high end appliances, Woodoo cabinetry, and over cabinet lighting. Walk up to the stunning second level built for luxury and convenience, showing off the beautifully detailed master suite, a full laundry room, and two additional bedrooms. The basement has been fully finished with an additional legal bedroom and bathroom and even more living space. Out back, a brand new extra wide 2 car garage with an EV charging outlet. Mechanicals are all new, including a sprinkler system throughout the home, ejector pit and sump pump, a tankless water heater. Come fall in love with this Oak Park dream home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 742 Highland Ave
General
- Price: $899,900
- Taxes: $12,285 (2023)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12662304
- Updated: 6/11/2026
- Added to Site: 30 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Oak Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Oak Park
- Driving Directions: South on Ridgeland, East on Jackson, South on Highland
School Information
- School District: 97
- Elem School District: 97
- Midd School District: 97
- High School District: 200
- High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- Private School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Frame, Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Frame, Stucco
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,642
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1918
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 38 x 125 x 37 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1918
- Tax Amount: $12,285
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16171180200000
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Schools
Schools serving 742 Highland Ave
School Districts:Oak Park Elementary School District 97, Oak Park and River Forest District 200
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Longfellow Elementary School, Oak Park, IL 715 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304 | PK-5 | 0.1 mi |
Percy Julian Middle School 416 South Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 9-12 | 1.1 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 742 Highland Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/04/2026
Listed
$899,900
176.89%
MLS
12/08/2025
Sold
$325,000
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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 742 Highland Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$12,285
—
$35,077
-14%
2023
$12,285
40%
$40,999
56%
2022
$8,775
2%
$26,273
—
2021
$8,585
2%
$26,273
—
2020
$8,458
-26%
$26,273
-21%
2019
$11,406
4%
$33,158
—
2018
$10,976
2%
$33,158
—
2017
$10,757
—
$33,158
14%
2016
$10,718
12%
$29,126
—
2015
$9,558
7%
$29,126
—
2014
$8,899
11%
$29,126
7%
2013
$8,016
-1%
$27,262
—
2012
$8,058
—
$27,262
—
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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742 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304 (MLS# 12662304) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 742 Highland Avenue is currently listed for $899,900 and was received on June 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 742 Highland Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Oak Park? You can browse all Oak Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

