$430,000
SOLD JUL 16, 2025

1317 Ferndale Ave Highland Park, IL 60035

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,725 Sq Ft
1952 Built

Recently Sold

$249 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Bi-Level Home
  • Den
  • Sherwood Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Sherwood Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Tucked in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood, amid blocks of peaceful, tree-lined streets, stands this brick and cedar midcentury gem. Step into this tastefully remodeled 4 bed/2 bath split-level and witness the interplay of modern and timeless design: an airy and open floor plan with refinished oak floors; a sunroom with exposed beams and cedar ceiling; newly installed recessed lighting and light fixtures; a remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances; and fully finished ~530 square ft basement (perfect for den or game room). Additional improvements include a new Central AC system (2023), two mini split AC/heat pumps (2023) and a new asphalt roof (2024). Discover the comfort and style you've been looking for.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Berg

Berg Properties License #475110440 Listed on: 06/14/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Ramie Robbins

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475126607

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,049

Year Built

  • Built in 1952 | Remodeled in 2024

Home Design

  • Bi-Level Home
  • Split Level with Sub
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,725 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Porcelain Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Location

  • Property is near a park

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,049

Year Built

Built in 1952 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bi-Level, Ranch
  • Levels: Bi-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Freezer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 532
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • LivingArea: 1725
  • Room Type: Den
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2257
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1725
  • Basement Sq Ft: 532
  • Total Sq Ft: 2257
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 600
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1125
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 449900
  • Roof: Asphalt, Rubber
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Asphalt, On Site, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 112

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 7301
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8049
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2017
Sold by
Jacobson Joanne L and Jacobson Joseph
Bought by
Jacobson Joanne L and Joanne L Jacobson Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $146,500 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Off Market $3,650 -- --
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Sold $430,000 +11680.8% $249 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Price Changed $3,650 -0.7% $2 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Price Changed $3,675 0.0% $2 / Sq Ft
06/14/2025 06/14/25 For Sale $449,900 0.0% $261 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Rent $3,875 0.0% --
09/16/2022 09/16/22 Sold $290,000 -12.1% $169 / Sq Ft
08/31/2022 08/31/22 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2022 08/11/22 Price Changed $329,900 -5.7% $193 / Sq Ft
08/01/2022 08/01/22 For Sale $350,000 -- $204 / 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 $8,049 $125,538 $46,707 $78,831
2023 $8,049 $113,158 $42,101 $71,057
2022 $8,355 $111,013 $46,249 $64,764
2021 $7,975 $107,311 $44,707 $62,604
2020 $7,717 $107,311 $44,707 $62,604
2019 $7,392 $106,809 $44,498 $62,311
2018 $7,091 $104,288 $38,216 $66,072
2017 $7,001 $103,687 $37,996 $65,691
2016 $6,718 $98,712 $36,173 $62,539
2015 $6,453 $91,715 $33,609 $58,106
2014 $5,979 $83,959 $33,201 $50,758
2012 $6,943 $84,449 $33,395 $51,054
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12393557

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-27-115-010