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309 Central Avenue

Highland Park, IL 60035

6 beds
4 baths
4,712 sqft
12,632 sqft lot
$254 per sqft
1922 build
– on site

Located just one block from downtown and steps from Lake Michigan, this classic red brick Georgian home sits in a premier East Highland Park location. Featuring 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and elegant vintage details, including crown moldings, hardwood floors, and decorative millwork, this residence blends timeless charm with modern updates. The first floor welcomes you with a recently renovated vestibule leading into a gracious foyer. A spacious living room, perfect for entertaining, flows into a cozy library/sunroom - ideal for a home office or additional seating. The large dining room, with French doors opening to a screened-in porch, is perfect for hosting family and friends. The eat-in kitchen boasts wood cabinetry, Corian and granite countertops, a generous island, a butler's pantry, and French doors leading to an expansive bluestone patio and backyard. Upstairs, the primary suite features a marble clad fireplace, two closets and a marble bathroom with double vanity, steam shower and soaking tub. Three additional bedrooms (one currently used as an office) share a hall bath. The handsome wood-paneled office with built-ins opens to a second-floor balcony overlooking the property. The finished third floor offers a spacious family room that makes a perfect kids' hangout space, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a large, organized storage closet with custom built-ins. The spacious unfinished basement provides laundry and ample storage space. Outside, the professionally landscaped, fully fenced backyard is anchored by a generous-sized bluestone patio, ideal for outdoor living. The home includes a 2-car garage plus an additional detached 2-car garage accessible from rear alley. Updates include newer windows and mechanicals plus a newer Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. A quintessential East Highland Park beauty.

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12307592 —

The Building

Year Built:

1922
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Georgian
Roof:

Shake
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Balcony, Patio, Porch Screened
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio, Screened Porch
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Air Purifier, Radon Mitigation System
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Library, Bedroom 5, Heated Sun Room, Bedroom 6, Foyer, Screened Porch, Other Room
Rooms Total:

12
Interior Features:

Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Door Features:

French Doors,Pocket Door(s)
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Fireplace Location:

Living Room,Master Bedroom
Laundry Features:

Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4712

Location

Directions:

Central Avenue East of St. Johns Ave on North side of street.
Location:

4594

The Property

Parcel Number:

16234030180000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

N
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard, Landscaped
Lot Size Dimensions:

78X160
Lot Size Acres:

0.29
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

true

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

29336.24

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6
Bedrooms Possible:

6

Baths

Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour Unbranded:

Virtual Tour
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Electric, Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s), Zoned
Cooling:

Central Air, Space Pac

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop

Schools

Elementary School:

Indian Trail Elementary School
Elementary School District:

112
Middle Or Junior School:

Elm Place School
Middle Or Junior School District:

112
High School:

Highland Park High School
High School District:

113

The Community

Community Features:

Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

4
Garage Type:

Attached,Detached
Garage Spaces:

4
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Second Garage

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,200,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$6,425
Taxes	$2,444
Insurance	$330
Utilities	$261 See report
Total	$9,460/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/12/25 Mar 12, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$1,200,000	32.6% (2.3% / YR)
11/5/10 Nov 5, 2010		MRED	$905,000

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This house located in North Shore, Highland Park, IL 60035 is currently for sale for $1,200,000. 309 Central Avenue is a 4,712 square foot house with 6 beds and 4 baths that has been on Estately for 2 days. 309 Central Avenue is in the North Shore neighborhood of Highland Park and has a WalkScore® of 72, making it very walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Indian Trail Elementary School, Highland Park High School, and Edgewood Middle School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, @properties Christie's International Real Estate, and Beth Wexler as distributed by MLS GRID.

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