$325,000
SOLD AUG 1, 2025

34140 N Hickory Ave Grayslake, IL 60030

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,108 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$154 Per Sq Ft

19% Below List Price

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Mature Trees
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Grayslake North High School Rated A
  • Community Lake
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Charming lakeside cottage with timeless character and endless potential nestled on a secluded, tree lined lot with views of the pristine waters of private Highland Lake. Designed by renowned architect William Hooper and once featured in Home & Garden magazine, this residence blends custom craftsmanship with unmatched serenity. Inside you'll find expansive windows offering lake views, while the mature trees surrounding the property provide privacy and a sense of calm that's hard to find. Whether you're sipping coffee on the front patio, stargazing from the lawn, or enjoying your yard from the three seasons room, this location feels like an oasis. While the home awaits TLC and is being sold "AS-IS", its potential is undeniable. A newer heated and oversized 3-car garage with a spacious loft above adds incredible versatility-ideal for a studio, workshop, or home office. Members only beach just a block away provides for swimming, picnicking, and storage of your kayaks and non-motorized boats. The lake is stocked twice a year providing excellent fishing. A haven that feels worlds away, yet is just minutes from Metra, downtown Grayslake, Renwood Golf Course, Gurnee Mills, and much more! This is an opportunity to reimagine a historic gem into the lakeside retreat that you call home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nano Engdahl

Baird & Warner License #475130315 Listed on: 06/14/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Crawford

E- Signature Realty License #471022784

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,392

Year Built

  • Built in 1915 | Remodeled in 2008

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 250 x 120
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Backs to Trees or Woods

HOA Fees

  • $13 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,108 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Storm Doors
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Tideland Water Rights
  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Prairieview Elementary School
  • Grayslake Middle School
  • Grayslake North High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,392

Year Built

Built in 1915 | Remodeled in 2008

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$13 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Age: 100+ 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: 2008
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2008

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Dining Combo
  • LivingArea: 2108
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Sitting Room, Foyer, Sun Room, Den, Loft
  • Window Features: Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2480
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Master Bedroom
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Flooring: Other

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Shake Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 325000
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Water Rights, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s), Garage(s), Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Other
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Lake, Water Rights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: Yes
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Master Association Fee: 150

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Prairieview School
  • High School: Grayslake North High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Grayslake Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Dimensions: 250 X 120
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8392.14
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2008
Sold by
Ziemer Marty J
Bought by
Ziemer Marty J and Wolfe Diana M

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2007
Sold by
Dowling Joseph M and Slater Dowling Linda R
Bought by
Ziemer Marty J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1996
Sold by
Thomas David J and Thomas Linda R
Bought by
Thomas Linda R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,000
Interest Rate
8.33%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $383,000 Greater Illinois Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $252,600 Unknown
Closed $260,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $45,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $248,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $31,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $252,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $138,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $325,000 0.0% $154 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Price Changed $325,000 -13.3% $154 / Sq Ft
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Price Changed $375,000 -6.0% $178 / Sq Ft
06/14/2025 06/14/25 For Sale $399,000 -- $189 / 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 $7,243 $97,523 $24,645 $72,878
2023 $7,008 $83,277 $21,541 $61,736
2022 $7,008 $74,843 $22,505 $52,338
2021 $6,909 $71,937 $21,631 $50,306
2020 $5,419 $68,446 $20,581 $47,865
2019 $5,392 $63,856 $19,746 $44,110
2018 $5,629 $75,754 $20,231 $55,523
2017 $5,781 $71,257 $19,030 $52,227
2016 $6,044 $65,778 $17,567 $48,211
2015 $6,493 $60,093 $16,049 $44,044
2014 $6,542 $56,170 $13,683 $42,487
2012 $5,840 $58,663 $14,290 $44,373
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12383132

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-21-416-037