$585,900
OPEN SUN 12PM - 2PM $74K PRICE DROP

602 Old Elm Rd Highland Park, IL 60035

Estimated payment $4,239/month

Total Views 7,459
3 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 4-minute walk to Fort Sheridan Station
  • Laundry Room
  • Wayne Thomas Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Entrance Foyer

About This Home

Nestled in the heart of a serene neighborhood in Highland Park on phenomenal property, this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom ranch offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Step inside to discover an inviting open floor plan with spacious room sizes. Features include a primary bedroom with a private ensuite bathroom and a large basement with a flexible floor plan. Sensational south facing backyard with professional landscaping and patio space. Ideally located minutes from Lake Michigan, restaurants, shopping, and Fort Sheridan Train Station. Great opportunity to make this home the one of your dreams!

Listing Agent

Margie Brooks

Baird & Warner License #475121853 Listed on: 06/16/2025

Baird & Warner

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,933

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 200

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Wayne Thomas Elementary School
  • Northwood Junior High School
  • Highland Park High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Highlands Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,933

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Highlands
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1492
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 585900
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • 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: Wayne Thomas Elementary School
  • High School: Highland Park High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Northwood Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 112

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 X 200
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11933
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $11,933 $150,907 $57,428 $93,479
2023 $11,933 $136,026 $51,765 $84,261
2022 $10,766 $119,553 $56,866 $62,687
2021 $9,933 $115,566 $54,970 $60,596
2020 $9,612 $115,566 $54,970 $60,596
2019 $9,286 $115,026 $54,713 $60,313
2018 $9,726 $127,646 $76,724 $50,922
2017 $9,574 $126,910 $76,282 $50,628
2016 $9,242 $127,555 $72,622 $54,933
2015 $9,475 $118,513 $67,474 $51,039
2014 $8,091 $98,818 $55,236 $43,582
2012 $7,861 $99,394 $55,558 $43,836
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $585,900 -11.2% --
06/16/2025 06/16/25 For Sale $660,000 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed $350,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $130,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $240,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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MLS Number: 12391782

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-10-302-005