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$250,000 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 912 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 5 days ago
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Step into classic charm with this adorable Cape Cod ranch, ideally situated on a spacious double lot that offers endless outdoor potential. Rich in character, the main level features timeless vintage built-ins, hardwood flooring, three light-filled bedrooms, and a full updated bathroom, delivering effortless single-story living with distinct architectural flair. The finished lower level expands your living space, offering a rec room perfect for movie nights, a versatile bonus room for a home office or gym, a second full updated bathroom, and a dedicated laundry area. Outside, enjoy barbecues on the concrete patio overlooking your fenced yard, ideal for pets and play. The firepit is ready for your fall gatherings! Complete with a detached one-and-a-half car garage, this unique property perfectly balances cozy original charm in an unbeatable location. New roof in 2025. **MULTIPLE OFFERS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS ARE REQUESTED BY SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 AT 4PM.**

Full Property Details for 523 Highland Ave

General

  • Price: $250,000
  • Taxes: $4,593 (2025)
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12737474

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Partially
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Other Features: Commuter Train

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Bull Valley / Greenwood / Woodstock
  • County: McHenry
  • Township: Dorr
  • Driving Directions: Dean St. to Highland to home OR South St. to Blakely to Highland-Left, home on SE corner

School Information

  • School District: 200
  • Elem School District: 200
  • Midd School District: 200
  • High School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Dean Street Elementary School
  • Middle School: Creekside Middle School
  • High School: Woodstock High School
  • Private School: Woodstock High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 912
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 99 x 120
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1940
  • Tax Amount: $4,593
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 1307289001

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Schools serving 523 Highland Ave

School District:Woodstock Community Unit School District 200
NameGradesDistance
Dean Street Elementary School
600 Dean Street, Woodstock, IL 60098
1-50.4 mi
Clay Academy
112 Grove Street, Woodstock, IL 60098
K-121.1 mi
Creekside Middle School, Woodstock, IL
3201 Hercules Road, Woodstock, IL 60098
5-82 mi
Woodstock High School
501 West South Street, Woodstock, IL 60098
9-120.4 mi
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center
2045 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098
PK-K2.4 mi
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Tax History for 523 Highland Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,372
6%
$55,456
11%
2023
$4,123
100%
$50,150
13%
2022
-100%
$44,507
7%
2021
$3,755
—
$41,584
5%
2021
$3,755
8%
$39,513
5%
2019
$3,480
10%
$37,717
9%
2018
$3,177
3%
$34,505
6%
2017
$3,097
-18%
$32,476
8%
2016
$3,795
-4%
$30,070
4%
2015
$3,935
15%
$29,005
16%
2014
$3,420
-13%
$24,971
-18%
2013
$3,927
7%
$30,432
-2%
2012
$3,656
—
$30,930
—
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523 Highland Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098 (MLS# 12737474) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 523 Highland Avenue is currently listed for $250,000 and was received on September 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 523 Highland Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Woodstock? You can browse all Woodstock real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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