$725,000
SOLD OCT 31, 2025
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,216 Sq Ft
3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$225 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to 6524 West Highland Ave., a classic mid-century Cape Cod brick home in the highly desired Norwood Park neighborhood just blocks away from shopping, Caldwell Woods Forest Preserve, and Onahan Elementary School. This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with an oversized 2-car garage offers three levels of sun-drenched living that have been completely reimagined. Nestled on a peaceful dead-end street, this beauty offers privacy while still being close to everything. When entering the foyer you'll be greeted by the beautiful living room featuring oversized windows and real oak hardwood floors throughout the entire first floor. Head down the hall and notice all the custom millwork and wainscoting leading to the showstopper of the home: the breathtaking custom kitchen. The kitchen features an oversized island, quartz countertops, white oak cabinets, top-of-the-line appliances, and a beautiful custom tile backsplash, all designed for entertaining. A true chef's dream kitchen that overlooks your large private backyard. The dining room is right off the kitchen and features a dramatic black accent wall with custom lighting. Two large and spacious bedrooms and a beautiful full bath with tub complete the main level. Head upstairs and you'll find two more bedrooms, all still featuring real hardwood flooring with great-sized closets, including a large walk-in. An oversized hall could make a perfect library or office. The full bathroom is equipped with custom tile work, a high-end vanity, and premium plumbing fixtures. The lower level has been newly renovated and features a family room with recessed lighting, a dry bar with beverage fridge, and another full bathroom with a walk-in shower. If you love to entertain, this is where you'll spend most of your time. Here you'll also find the fifth bedroom and direct access to the outside. The large laundry room includes a new washer and dryer, cabinetry, and sink. The possibilities are endless, and one thing is certain-you will not run out of space. Major updates include a new tankless water system (2025), new hardwood flooring (2025), new electrical (2025), new plumbing with overhead sewer (2025), new heating and cooling systems (2025), hardwired internet connection to each room (2025), hardwired doorbell and camera systems (2025), outdoor gas line for grill (2025), all new doors and windows (2025), roof (2021), new tuckpointing (2025), bathroom remodels (2025), kitchen remodel (2025) New Privacy fence (2025) New Deck (2025) New sod (2025) and so much more. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patty Wojtach

Real Broker, LLC Brokerage Phone: (773) 962-7086 License #475174557 Listed on: 09/26/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Mertens

Compass License #475184599

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,603

Year Built

  • Built in 1954 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,216 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Schools

  • Onahan Elementary School
  • Taft High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,603

Year Built

Built in 1954 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Rebuilt Year: 2025
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (773) 962-7086
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Daylight
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • LivingArea: 3216
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet, Bedroom 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3216
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 3216
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Onahan Elementary School
  • High School: Taft High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7603
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2025
Closed on
Oct 27, 2025
Sold by
Mazur Waldemar
Bought by
Ellingwood Jenis
Seller's Agent
Patty Wojtach
Real Broker, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Mertens
Compass
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Views
33
Current Estimated Value
$719,611

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,389
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.73%
Original Mortgage
$543,750
Outstanding Balance
$543,247
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$176,364

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2023
Sold by
Edward T Gorham Living Trust
Bought by
Mazur Waldemar

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2013
Sold by
First Midest Bank
Bought by
Gorham Edward T and Edward T Gorham Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2002
Sold by
Gorham Edward T
Bought by
Palos Bank & Trust Company and Trust #1-5326
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $725,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $340,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $543,750 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/31/2025 10/31/25 Sold $725,000 0.0% $225 / Sq Ft
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2025 09/26/25 For Sale $725,000 -- $225 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $7,603 $44,200 $11,532 $32,668
2024 $7,603 $34,280 $11,532 $22,748
2023 $1,104 $42,000 $9,300 $32,700
2022 $1,104 $42,000 $9,300 $32,700
2021 $1,051 $42,003 $9,303 $32,700
2020 $1,084 $27,390 $5,952 $21,438
2019 $1,081 $30,434 $5,952 $24,482
2018 $1,065 $30,434 $5,952 $24,482
2017 $1,140 $27,372 $5,208 $22,164
2016 $1,550 $27,372 $5,208 $22,164
2015 $1,489 $28,813 $5,208 $23,605
2014 $1,477 $25,439 $4,464 $20,975
2013 $1,482 $25,439 $4,464 $20,975
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12482130

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 13-06-205-028-0000