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Property Description
Updated ranch on a nearly half-acre lot with extensive mechanical improvements and exceptional outdoor space. The open-concept kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a large island, flowing directly into the main living area. A separate dining room with a wood-burning fireplace provides a warm and inviting space for gatherings. The finished basement expands the living space with a large family room featuring an electric fireplace, a full bathroom, and a cemented crawlspace offering excellent storage. Recent updates include a roof (2021), fence (2017), HVAC system (2019), updated 200-amp electrical panel, and a new driveway (2023). The home is also equipped with a whole-house generator with an additional wind turbine for supplemental power, providing extra reliability. A new water pump and water softener were installed in 2025. The deep backyard offers exceptional space for entertaining, gardening, or everyday enjoyment, featuring fruit trees, garden space, room for chickens, mature trees, a detached pergola, fire pit, and storage shed. A heated two-car garage adds comfort and convenience year-round. Move-in ready with thoughtful updates, strong mechanicals, and unique outdoor amenities.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1211 Highland Dr
General
- Sold For: $710,000
- Taxes: $10,292 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12574678
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Granite Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Basement, Wood-Burning, Electric
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Steam Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump, Generator, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Lighting
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Prospect Heights
- County: Cook
- Subdivision: Country Gardens
- Driving Directions: Hintz Rd East of Schoenbeck to Highland, South to home
School Information
- School District: 23
- Midd School District: 23
- Elementary School: Betsy Ross Elementary School
- Middle School: Macarthur Middle School
- High School: Wheeling High School
- Private School: Wheeling High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Utilities
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Partial
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,556
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1958
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2022
Manufactured Home
- Model: RANCH
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Pergola, Poultry Coop, Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.4591
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 100 x 197
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1958
- Tax Amount: $10,292
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 3151090030000
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Schools
Schools serving 1211 Highland Dr
School Districts:Prospect Heights School District 23, Township High School District 214
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Anne Sullivan Elementary School 700 North Schoenbeck Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070 | 4-5 | 1.1 mi |
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School, Prospect Heights, IL 700 North Schoenbeck Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070 | PK-1 | 1.1 mi |
Betsy Ross Elementary School, Prospect Heights, IL 700 North Schoenbeck Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070 | 2-3 | 1.1 mi |
Macarthur Middle School, Prospect Heights, IL 700 North Schoenbeck Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Wheeling High School 900 South Elmhurst Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
1211 Highland Drive, Prospect Heights, IL 60070 (MLS# 12574678) is a Single Family property that was sold at $710,000 on April 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 1211 Highland Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Prospect Heights? You can browse all Prospect Heights real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

