1117 Wade St Highland Park, IL 60035
East Highland Park Neighborhood
4
Beds
6
Baths
7,273
Sq Ft
1.28
Acres
Highlights
- Second Kitchen
- 1.28 Acre Lot
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Ravinia Elementary School Rated A
- Open Floorplan
- 4-minute walk to Moroney Park & Weil Tot Lot
About This Home
As of February 2025This is the one you have been waiting for! Located in East Highland Park on more than 1.2 acres. Breathtakingly renovated this year with winding, wooded drive leads to this beautiful custom brick home designed to take advantage of the spectacular, lush ravine, sprawling backyard and private setting in its premier location. Impeccably designed kitchen, a butler's pantry, generous storage and opens to a large breakfast room. The grand formal dining room accommodates a large table, perfect for holiday gatherings. Custom-designed office with views of the yard and ravine, a special sanctuary is the enormous family room with three sides of windows overlooking the backyard and ravine. Two powder rooms and a living room complete the first floor. On the second floor, are large bedrooms plus the primary suite. This spectacular primary suite, features a custom laundry room, its own private screen porch, custom walk-in closet, a soaking tub, over-sized custom separate shower and heated floors. The lower level is a full-sized finished basement with 10 foot ceilings and custom lighting with bedroom and full bath, fitness room, bar/kitchen, game room and large area for movie nights and pajama parties.Plus there is storage galore!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
eXp Realty, LLC License #475153053 Listed on: 01/19/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $57,230
Year Built
- Built in 2003
Lot Details
- 1.28 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 388x149x322x75x174
- Sprinkler System
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Radon Mitigation System
Interior Spaces
- 7,273 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Wet Bar
- Built-In Features
- Bookcases
- Historic or Period Millwork
- Paneling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Great Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Game Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Screened Porch
- Utility Room with Study Area
- Home Gym
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Second Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Partially Carpeted
- Stone
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Ravinia Elementary School
- Edgewood Middle School
- Highland Park High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Lake Michigan Water
- Multiple Water Heaters
- Gas Water Heater
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 23, 2025
Sold by
Spitz Joel and Spitz Margo
Bought by
Joel H Spitz Trust and Margo L Spitz Trust
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 19, 2025
Closed on
Feb 5, 2025
Sold by
Davis Nathaniel
Bought by
Spitz Joel and Spitz Margo
Seller's Agent
Paul Gorney
eXp Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Absler-Orsi
RE/MAX Top Performers
List Price
$3,999,900
Sold Price
$3,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$499,900
-12.5%
Views
47
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.03%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 28, 2022
Closed on
Apr 27, 2023
Sold by
Harris Arnold S and Harris Nina G
Bought by
Davis Nathaniel
Seller's Agent
Ila Coretti
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Paul Gorney
eXp Realty, LLC
List Price
$2,300,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Views
2
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
26.60%
Original Mortgage
$1,725,000
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 5, 2014
Sold by
Harris Arnold S and Harris Nina G
Bought by
Harris Arnold S and Harrist Nina G
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $3,500,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $2,300,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,725,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $503,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $827,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $952,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $750,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $625,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $1,492,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $1,500,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $2,360,000 | Construction |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2025 02/07/25 | Sold | $3,500,000 | -12.5% | $481 / Sq Ft |
| 01/21/2025 01/21/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/19/2025 01/19/25 | Price Changed | $3,999,900 | 0.0% | $550 / Sq Ft |
| 01/19/2025 01/19/25 | For Sale | $3,999,900 | +73.9% | $550 / Sq Ft |
| 05/01/2023 05/01/23 | Sold | $2,300,000 | 0.0% | $415 / Sq Ft |
| 04/02/2023 04/02/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/28/2022 07/28/22 | For Sale | $2,300,000 | -- | $415 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,978 | $812,994 | $225,716 | $587,278 |
| 2023 | $62,978 | $725,907 | $203,458 | $522,449 |
| 2022 | $57,230 | $641,518 | $223,511 | $418,007 |
| 2021 | $52,785 | $620,124 | $216,057 | $404,067 |
| 2020 | $51,076 | $620,124 | $216,057 | $404,067 |
| 2019 | $49,349 | $617,223 | $215,046 | $402,177 |
| 2018 | $47,150 | $615,353 | $237,267 | $378,086 |
| 2017 | $45,704 | $611,805 | $235,899 | $375,906 |
| 2016 | $47,384 | $625,441 | $224,580 | $400,861 |
| 2015 | $45,980 | $581,103 | $208,659 | $372,444 |
| 2014 | $44,042 | $543,887 | $231,186 | $312,701 |
| 2012 | $42,808 | $547,060 | $232,535 | $314,525 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Paul Gorney
Seller's Agent in 2025
Paul Gorney
eXp Realty, LLC
(773) 914-0023
2 in this area
114 Total Sales
-
Stephanie Absler-Orsi
S
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Stephanie Absler-Orsi
RE/MAX
3 in this area
41 Total Sales
-
Ila Coretti
Seller's Agent in 2023
Ila Coretti
@ Properties
(847) 432-0700
19 in this area
98 Total Sales
-
Betsy Brint
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Betsy Brint
@ Properties
(847) 347-5202
9 in this area
27 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12258932
APN: 16-25-302-021
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