545 Green Bay Rd Highland Park, IL 60035
East Highland Park Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,472
Sq Ft
0.3
Acres
Highlights
- Landscaped Professionally
- Atrium Room
- Ranch Style House
- Ravinia Elementary School Rated A
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 5-minute walk to Brown Park
About This Home
As of June 2025Expanded & unique east Highland Park ranch exuding elegance, charm and amazing living space in an exceptional location near Ravinia, Chicago's Botanic Gardens & Lake Michigan. The welcoming foyer is graciously sized and acts as the heart of the home providing access to all the extraordinary open & flowing living spaces contained within. The sun-drenched & ample atrium addition impresses all with it's 13' ceilings, transom windows and shaker style built-in wet bar w/ glass front display cabinets, granite countertop, wine fridge and to demonstrate it's scale, currently houses a grand piano & gaming table - all open to the family room. The family room features tall wainscoting, a fireplace w/ marble surround, wall of windows w/ cozy built-in seating/storage bench and French doors to a flagstone patio and the fully fenced backyard. The spacious formal living room has 9' ceilings, original & rare redwood wainscoting, a WBFP w/ marble surround and burlwood panel (originally displayed at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair), built-in book/display shelving & storage cabinets, and double French doors to a cozy patio. The formal dining room is open to the living room (for easy entertaining) and has a beautiful wall of windows providing tons of natural light and is open to the updated eat-in kitchen. The kitchen has been expanded with a giant peninsula with stool seating, granite countertops, all stainless-steel appliances including an LG ThinQ French door fridge/freezer, Bosch DW, GE Profile 5 burner gas oven/range, under cabinet lighting & tons of recessed lighting. The primary bedroom features a cove ceiling, tall curly maple wainscoting, built-in dressers w/ marble top and natural stone bath w/ double sink vanity & large glass enclosed steam shower plus separate rain & handheld showerheads. All secondary bedrooms are spacious and have generous closet space. Two are adjacent to the primary suite and share a neutral white hall bath w/ a tub/shower and the 4th bedroom is located at the other end of the home and has it's own beautiful neutral white full bath w/ glass enclosed shower ('13). Additional features include newer roof ('18), oversized circular brick paver driveway, attached heated 2.5 car garage, convenient main floor laundry, security system, serene, quiet & private fenced yard w/ multiple patios, zoned HVAC, tons of storage, partial unfinished basement and convenient to shopping, dining, recreation, transportation and everything HP has to offer. Indeed, a rare gem to be loved & cherished!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471003431 Listed on: 02/27/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,569
Year Built
- Built in 1938
Lot Details
- 0.3 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100 x 131
- Fenced
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2.5 Car Garage
- Circular Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,472 Sq Ft Home
- Built-In Features
- Ceiling Fan
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Photo Lab or Dark Room
- Atrium Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Storage Room
- Wood Flooring
- Partial Basement
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Sinks
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Ravinia Elementary School
- Edgewood Middle School
- Highland Park High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 27, 2025
Closed on
Jun 19, 2025
Sold by
Henry Criz Revocable Trust and Edna Ellen Criz Revocable Trust
Bought by
Diegel Kelly L
Seller's Agent
Patricia Denenberg
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Schartz
Baird & Warner
List Price
$899,900
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-2.77%
Views
278
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.74%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 3, 2020
Sold by
Criz Henry and Criz Ellen
Bought by
Criz Henry and Criz Edna Ellen
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 27, 2004
Sold by
Makely Michael and Makely Margaret M
Bought by
Criz Henry and Criz Ellen
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,700
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 2, 1995
Sold by
Smith Janice G
Bought by
Makely Michael and Makely Margaret M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
8.27%
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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 | $875,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $680,000 | St | |
| Joint Tenancy Deed | $225,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $94,360 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $240,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $235,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $244,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $245,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $333,700 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $275,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $330,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $22,750 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $175,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $150,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2025 06/24/25 | Sold | $875,000 | -2.8% | $252 / Sq Ft |
| 06/01/2025 06/01/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/21/2025 04/21/25 | Price Changed | $899,900 | 0.0% | $259 / Sq Ft |
| 04/21/2025 04/21/25 | For Sale | $899,900 | -2.7% | $259 / Sq Ft |
| 04/09/2025 04/09/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/13/2025 03/13/25 | Price Changed | $925,000 | -5.1% | $266 / Sq Ft |
| 02/28/2025 02/28/25 | For Sale | $975,000 | -- | $281 / 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 | $17,569 | $239,933 | $72,592 | $167,341 |
| 2023 | $17,569 | $216,273 | $65,434 | $150,839 |
| 2022 | $15,854 | $187,050 | $71,882 | $115,168 |
| 2021 | $14,596 | $180,812 | $69,485 | $111,327 |
| 2020 | $12,044 | $180,812 | $69,485 | $111,327 |
| 2019 | $11,634 | $179,966 | $69,160 | $110,806 |
| 2018 | $13,657 | $215,340 | $71,753 | $143,587 |
| 2017 | $13,436 | $214,098 | $71,339 | $142,759 |
| 2016 | $11,454 | $160,730 | $67,916 | $92,814 |
| 2015 | $11,060 | $149,335 | $63,101 | $86,234 |
| 2014 | $11,384 | $149,976 | $64,465 | $85,511 |
| 2012 | $11,169 | $150,851 | $64,841 | $86,010 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Patricia Denenberg
Seller's Agent in 2025
Patricia Denenberg
@ Properties
(847) 644-5921
13 in this area
88 Total Sales
-
Laura Hara
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Laura Hara
@ Properties
(847) 338-2661
12 in this area
86 Total Sales
-
Carolyn Schartz
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Carolyn Schartz
Baird Warner
(847) 502-0918
1 in this area
192 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12295282
APN: 16-36-119-036
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