Seller's Agent in 2025
Ted Pickus
@ Properties
(847) 417-0520
77 in this area
285 Total Sales
249 Cedar Ave Highland Park, IL 60035
East Highland Park Neighborhood
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,700
Sq Ft
0.25
Acres
Highlights
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Recreation Room
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Ravinia Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Mud Room
About This Home
As of February 2025This house has been LOVED and well maintained for the last 32 years! Four bedrooms and 3 full baths upstairs, large family room addition on first floor with separate dining and living room. Attached 2 car garage leads in to mudroom off kitchen breakfast area. Great flow to this home, Kitchen (with high end Stainless Steel appliances) centrally located between dining room, living room and family room. Wet bar located between Kitchen and Family room. Primary suite has generous size bedroom, 2 BIG Walk-In Closets, double Sink Vanity, Tub and Walk-In Shower. Barrel ceiling leading to bathroom from sleeping area. Ensuite Bedroom has Walk-In Closet across from Bathroom. All bedrooms are great sized! Large Skylight highlights second floor and brings in fabulous natural light. Partial finished Basement, split in 2 areas perfect for recreation room and exercise room or game table room. Oversized laundry room hosting 2 washers and Dryers. Storage room attached to the 2 car garage plus shed in back yard. Can't beat the east Highland Park location between downtown and Ravinia. 3 blocks away from Rosewood Beach.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475129667 Listed on: 01/07/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $19,412
Year Built
- Built in 1936
Lot Details
- 0.25 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 75x133x80x162
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Sprinkler System
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Heated Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,700 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Bar
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Cooktop with Range Hood
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Porcelain Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Dual Sinks
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Partially Finished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Sump Pump
- Fireplace in Basement
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Storm Screens
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
Schools
- Ravinia Elementary School
- Edgewood Middle School
- Highland Park High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 7, 2025
Closed on
Feb 20, 2025
Sold by
Kaplan Michael S and Kaplan Nancy G
Bought by
Warsh Joseph B and Warsh Amy Christine
Seller's Agent
Ted Pickus
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Margie Brooks
Baird & Warner
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,000
8.04%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$53,543
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.07%
Original Mortgage
$860,000
Outstanding Balance
$855,742
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$272,801
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $1,075,000 | Chicago Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $860,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $431,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $242,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $370,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $370,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2025 02/27/25 | Sold | $1,075,000 | +8.0% | $291 / Sq Ft |
| 01/13/2025 01/13/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/08/2025 01/08/25 | For Sale | $995,000 | -- | $269 / 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 | $19,413 | $254,384 | $95,337 | $159,047 |
| 2023 | $19,413 | $229,299 | $85,936 | $143,363 |
| 2022 | $18,570 | $212,215 | $94,406 | $117,809 |
| 2021 | $17,116 | $205,138 | $91,258 | $113,880 |
| 2020 | $16,562 | $205,138 | $91,258 | $113,880 |
| 2019 | $16,005 | $204,178 | $90,831 | $113,347 |
| 2018 | $18,210 | $245,022 | $99,449 | $145,573 |
| 2017 | $17,926 | $243,610 | $98,876 | $144,734 |
| 2016 | $17,282 | $231,921 | $94,132 | $137,789 |
| 2015 | $16,748 | $215,480 | $87,459 | $128,021 |
| 2014 | $15,800 | $198,937 | $77,875 | $121,062 |
| 2012 | $15,368 | $200,097 | $78,329 | $121,768 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ted Pickus
-
Lisa Schulkin
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Lisa Schulkin
@ Properties
(847) 602-1112
51 in this area
140 Total Sales
-
Margie Brooks
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Margie Brooks
Baird Warner
(847) 494-7998
65 in this area
184 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12254292
APN: 16-25-303-017
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