$699,000

32 Valley Rd Highland Park, IL 60035

Estimated payment $4,919/month

Total Views 887
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,663 Sq Ft
$262 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Braeside Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

Charming Highland Park Home in the Sought-After Braeside School District! Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.1-bathroom home with a versatile tandem room-perfect as a primary suite, office, nursery, or playroom. Situated on an expansive 65x211 ft (.32 acre) lot, this property offers incredible outdoor space and curb appeal. Step onto the inviting front porch and take in the features that make this home stand out: a spacious back deck ideal for entertaining, a cozy fire pit, a tiny house for extra storage or more office space, and a two-car detached garage with an extended driveway perfect for hosting large gatherings. Inside, the main level welcomes you with a warm living room featuring a wood-burning fireplace, a separate family room, a formal dining room, a modern, updated kitchen, and a convenient powder room. Upstairs, you'll find three generous bedrooms, a tandem bonus room, and two full bathrooms. The unfinished basement offers a blank canvas to create the space of your dreams-be it a home gym, rec room, or extra living area. Located just a short walk from bike trails, the Chicago Botanic Garden, and more, this home combines modern comfort with unbeatable location.

Listing Agent

Courtney Cook

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475120240 Listed on: 06/08/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listing Agent

Amy Garvey

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475192308

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,506

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x211

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,663 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit

Schools

  • Braeside Elementary School
  • Edgewood Middle School
  • Highland Park High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,506

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • LivingArea: 2663
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1872
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: 2663 including basement per VHT Studios floorplan
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
  • ExteriorFeatures: Fire Pit, Other
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • List Price: 699000
  • OtherStructures: Workshop, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • 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

  • Elementary School: Braeside Elementary School
  • High School: Highland Park High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Edgewood Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 112

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3189
  • Lot Dimensions: 65X211
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14506
  • Tax Year: 2023

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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 $14,506 $192,140 $77,205 $114,935
2023 $12,158 $173,193 $69,592 $103,601
2022 $12,158 $140,850 $76,451 $64,399
2021 $11,202 $136,152 $73,901 $62,251
2020 $10,839 $136,152 $73,901 $62,251
2019 $10,476 $135,515 $73,555 $61,960
2018 $10,778 $147,285 $81,416 $65,869
2017 $10,609 $146,436 $80,947 $65,489
2016 $10,220 $139,410 $77,063 $62,347
2015 $9,876 $129,527 $71,600 $57,927
2014 $8,465 $109,351 $71,716 $37,635
2012 $6,569 $132,033 $72,134 $59,899
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/14/2012 09/14/12 Sold $330,000 -5.7% $176 / Sq Ft
07/17/2012 07/17/12 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2012 07/06/12 Price Changed $350,000 -5.4% $187 / Sq Ft
05/16/2012 05/16/12 Price Changed $370,000 -7.3% $198 / Sq Ft
02/27/2012 02/27/12 For Sale $399,000 -- $213 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Trustee Deed $330,000 First American Title
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $27,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $420,000 New Conventional
Closed $424,000 New Conventional
Closed $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $313,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12385269

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-36-308-067