Seller's Agent in 2023
Alicja Skibicki
Baird Warner
(847) 707-9504
2 in this area
64 Total Sales
281 Cedar Ave Highland Park, IL 60035
East Highland Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,434,000 - $1,681,000
4
Beds
5
Baths
4,417
Sq Ft
$361/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Heated Floors
- Landscaped Professionally
- Contemporary Architecture
- Ravinia Elementary School Rated A
- Community Lake
- Property is near a park
About This Home
As of May 2023Sold before processing. Prime East Location! Fabulous, custom designed home by James March Goldberg located on one of E Highland Park's most coveted streets. This pristine & recently painted home on a 0.43 acre lot has a long list of updates & great features. Soaring ceilings, open floor plan & amazing living space with tons of natural light. Impressive large eat-in kitchen with center island, new light fixtures, new backsplash, custom cabinetry & high-end stainless steel appliances. Enjoy entertaining in spacious dining room with built-ins & adjacent family room with two-sided updated fireplace, floor to ceiling windows with views of large fenced yard & new brick pavers patio. The main floor private office/den has been updated with new paint & new carpet. The king sized primary suite on 2nd level offers two walk-in closets & stunning spa-like bath with heated floor, skylights, steam shower & soaking tub. 3 extra upstairs bedrooms have new carpet & have been freshly painted. Additional living space in renovated lower level with 5th bedroom, full bath, rec room, craft/workshop room & great storage. Attached 3 car heated garage leads to a newly remodeled area: mud room, powder room & laundry room with new flooring, cabinets, new washer & dryer. 3 NEW AC units, 3 zone heating with 1 new furnace & new hot water heater, sprinklers, new bluestone walkway & entry. New roof & driveway ( summer 2022). Gorgeous home in a great neighborhood! Walk to the Rosewood Beach, parks, Ravinia down town with restaurants & shops, Ravinia Metra train, top rated Ravinia Elementary School & Green Bay Trail.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Baird & Warner License #475136005 Listed on: 01/12/2023
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475122075
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $28,050
Year Built
- Built in 1989 | Remodeled in 2020
Lot Details
- 0.43 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 75x250
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Sprinkler System
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Heated Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Cedar
Interior Spaces
- 4,417 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Dry Bar
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Double Sided Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Workshop
- Utility Room with Study Area
- Unfinished Attic
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Trash Compactor
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Heated Floors
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Dual Sinks
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Steam Shower
- Shower Body Spray
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Finished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Sump Pump
- Bedroom in Basement
- Recreation or Family Area in Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
- Basement Storage
- Basement Window Egress
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Schools
- Ravinia Elementary School
- Edgewood Middle School
- Highland Park High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Humidifier
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 400 Amp
- Lake Michigan Water
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Patio
- Property is near a park
Community Details
- East Highland Park Subdivision
- Community Lake
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 12, 2023
Closed on
May 1, 2023
Sold by
Thukral Kulbir
Bought by
Kwait Jared and Kwait Alex
Seller's Agent
Alicja Skibicki
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Waldstein
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Views
5
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
$243,210
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.58%
Original Mortgage
$1,080,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 16, 2017
Sold by
Kaplan Paul I and Paula I Kaplan Trust
Bought by
Thukral Kulbir and Ali Naheed
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$752,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 30, 2005
Sold by
Kaplan Paula I
Bought by
Kaplan Paula I and Paula I Kaplan Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 17, 2004
Sold by
Kaplan Paula I and Kaplan Richard S
Bought by
Kaplan Paula I
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 29, 2003
Sold by
Kaplan Paula I and Paula I Kaplan Trust
Bought by
Kaplan Richard S and Kaplan Paula I
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,800
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 19, 1998
Sold by
Kaplan Richard S and Kaplan Paula I
Bought by
Kaplan Paula I and The Paula I Kaplan Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 16, 1998
Sold by
Kaplan Paula I and Paula I Kaplan Trust
Bought by
Kaplan Richard S and Kaplan Paula I
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 15, 1994
Sold by
American National Bk & Tr Co Of Chicago
Bought by
Kaplan Richard S and Kaplan Paula I
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$488,000
Interest Rate
7.88%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwait Jared | $1,350,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Thukral Kulbir | $940,000 | First American Title | |
| Kaplan Paula I | -- | -- | |
| Kaplan Paula I | -- | -- | |
| Kaplan Richard S | -- | -- | |
| Kaplan Paula I | -- | -- | |
| Kaplan Richard S | -- | -- | |
| Kaplan Richard S | $783,000 | Collar Counties Title Plant |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Kwait Jared | $1,073,000 | |
| Closed | Kwait Jared | $1,080,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Thukral Kulbir | $690,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ali Naheed | $715,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Thukral Kulbir | $752,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Jacobson Paula | $1,110,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaplan Paula I | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaplan Richard S | $256,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaplan Richard S | $255,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaplan Paula I | $275,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaplan Richard S | $390,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaplan Richard S | $488,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2023 05/01/23 | Sold | $1,350,000 | 0.0% | $306 / Sq Ft |
| 01/13/2023 01/13/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/12/2023 01/12/23 | For Sale | $1,350,000 | -- | $306 / 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 | $38,068 | $449,945 | $135,716 | $314,229 |
| 2023 | $28,334 | $449,955 | $122,333 | $327,622 |
| 2022 | $31,453 | $360,276 | $134,390 | $225,886 |
| 2021 | $28,988 | $348,261 | $129,908 | $218,353 |
| 2020 | $28,050 | $348,261 | $129,908 | $218,353 |
| 2019 | $27,106 | $346,632 | $129,300 | $217,332 |
| 2018 | $23,169 | $315,119 | $143,256 | $171,863 |
| 2017 | $22,807 | $313,302 | $142,430 | $170,872 |
| 2016 | $26,022 | $358,731 | $135,596 | $223,135 |
| 2015 | $26,168 | $348,006 | $125,983 | $222,023 |
| 2014 | $24,361 | $303,502 | $120,094 | $183,408 |
| 2012 | $23,686 | $305,273 | $120,795 | $184,478 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Alicja Skibicki
-
Cheryl Waldstein
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Cheryl Waldstein
@ Properties
(847) 975-4756
12 in this area
59 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11701361
APN: 16-25-303-035
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