$215,000
SOLD JUN 12, 2025

1218 Taylor Ave Highland Park, IL 60035

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,296 Sq Ft
1937 Built

Recently Sold

$166 Per Sq Ft

27% Below List Price

177 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Screened Porch
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • Indian Trail Elementary School Rated A
  • Laundry Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of June 2025

Endless potential in a prime Highland Park location! This 2-bed, 1-bath Highland Park home is ready for your TLC, renovate or build your dream home in this highly desirable neighborhood. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Ideally located near 41/94, downtown Highland Park, Metra, Sunset Park, Hidden Creek Aquapark, Ravinia Festival, Chicago Botanic Garden, and much more. Sold "AS IS"

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Platt

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475199197 Listed on: 11/21/2024

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Proeh

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475146971

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,495

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,296 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,495

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Flood Zone
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1296
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 648
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 260000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 112

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 0.164
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5495
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 21, 2024
Closed on
Jun 12, 2025
Sold by
Gualandri Joseph
Bought by
Mordini Steven
Seller's Agent
William Platt
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Amy Proeh
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-27.12%
Views
411

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1109.66%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$112,453

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2005
Sold by
Knaff Edward A
Bought by
Gualandri Joseph and Gualandri Deborah
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $215,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $162,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $156,750 Commercial
Previous Owner $110,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Sold $215,000 -17.3% $166 / Sq Ft
05/17/2025 05/17/25 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Price Changed $260,000 -3.7% $201 / Sq Ft
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Price Changed $270,000 -3.6% $208 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Price Changed $280,000 -5.1% $216 / Sq Ft
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $295,000 0.0% $228 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Price Changed $295,000 -4.5% $228 / Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Price Changed $309,000 -3.1% $238 / Sq Ft
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Price Changed $319,000 -5.9% $246 / Sq Ft
11/21/2024 11/21/24 For Sale $339,000 -- $262 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $6,132 $77,445 $36,915 $40,530
2023 $6,132 $69,808 $33,275 $36,533
2022 $5,495 $60,931 $36,554 $24,377
2021 $5,065 $58,899 $35,335 $23,564
2020 $4,907 $58,899 $35,335 $23,564
2019 $4,741 $58,624 $35,170 $23,454
2018 $4,891 $64,080 $38,508 $25,572
2017 $4,815 $63,711 $38,286 $25,425
2016 $4,648 $60,654 $36,449 $24,205
2015 $4,506 $56,354 $33,865 $22,489
2014 $4,967 $60,663 $33,340 $27,323
2012 $4,825 $61,017 $33,535 $27,482
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12204596

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-22-414-001