
1244 Sherwood Rd Highland Park, IL 60035
West Highland Park NeighborhoodHighlights
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Granite Countertops
- Sherwood Elementary School Rated A
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Screened Porch
About This Home
As of April 2025Move right into this completely updated 5bd 3.1ba home in the heart of Sherwood Forest. Charm abounds in this spacious 3800+ sq foot home. Home is set on double lot with a magnificent backyard and patio. Inside you will find 5 large bedrooms, 3 full baths and 1 half bath. All bathrooms have been redone, and the half bath was added in 2018. It has a huge primary suite with 2 walk-in closets and remodeled bathroom. There is a convenient laundry room off the primary bedroom as well. The family room features 2 story vaulted ceilings with a fireplace and large windows to enjoy looking out at the beautiful grounds. Updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters, and tons of great storage. Off the kitchen, you will find an outdoor screened porch for enjoying the summer without bugs! Additionally, off the porch there is a 3 car Garage. Partial lower level makes a perfect play area, bedroom or xbox area. There is a new roof, new siding, new furnace and ac, new electrical panel and so much more! Close to parks, schools and main transportation arteries. Don't miss this one!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127859 Listed on: 02/26/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,814
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Lot Details
- 0.4 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 125x146
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
- Stone Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,741 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Home Office
- Play Room
- Screened Porch
- Wood Flooring
- Partial Basement
- Granite Countertops
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
Schools
- Sherwood Elementary School
- Elm Place Middle School
- Highland Park High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
- Sherwood Forest Subdivision
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $1,245,000 | Chicago Title | |
Warranty Deed | $547,000 | Near North National Title Ll | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $895,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $197,500 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $508,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $31,750 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $81,900 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $500,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $200,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $185,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
04/24/2025 04/24/25 | Sold | $1,245,000 | -3.9% | $333 / Sq Ft |
03/09/2025 03/09/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/07/2025 03/07/25 | Price Changed | $1,294,995 | -4.7% | $346 / Sq Ft |
02/26/2025 02/26/25 | For Sale | $1,359,000 | -- | $363 / Sq Ft |
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 | $18,024 | $214,243 | $82,386 | $131,857 |
2023 | $18,024 | $205,607 | $79,065 | $126,542 |
2022 | $18,814 | $209,112 | $84,573 | $124,539 |
2021 | $17,305 | $201,612 | $81,540 | $120,072 |
2020 | $16,781 | $202,037 | $81,712 | $120,325 |
2019 | $16,258 | $201,694 | $81,573 | $120,121 |
2018 | $16,033 | $210,472 | $86,461 | $124,011 |
2017 | $15,805 | $209,800 | $86,185 | $123,615 |
2016 | $15,416 | $201,867 | $82,926 | $118,941 |
2015 | $15,115 | $189,671 | $77,916 | $111,755 |
2014 | $14,059 | $174,877 | $81,816 | $93,061 |
2012 | $13,691 | $173,334 | $81,094 | $92,240 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Amy Dowell
@ Properties
(847) 432-4919
3 in this area
6 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Axel Cohen
Compass
(847) 379-5898
7 in this area
118 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12298436

APN: 16-28-223-018
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