661 Homewood Ave Highland Park, IL 60035
East Highland Park Neighborhood
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,420
Sq Ft
8,494
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Landscaped Professionally
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Indian Trail Elementary School Rated A
- Property is near a park
- Mud Room
About This Home
As of June 2025This charming bungalow sits on a huge lot in a fabulous location & lives larger than it appears! Step through a new door into an enclosed front porch & explore this adorable home with many recent updates. The spacious living room features refinished hardwood floors, refinished plaster walls & a wood burning fireplace. Freshly painted formal dining room, with built-in, new light fixture & new windows, leads out to a lovely deck that overlooks the brick patio & large backyard, complete with a new fence & newer two-car garage. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, including Viking fridge, plus there's a first-floor laundry & an updated powder room. Upstairs, you'll find a renovated full bath with a heated floor & new vanity. The front bedroom has new windows & both bedrooms feature refinished hardwood floors & recent paint. Home originally had 3 bedrooms; later two bedrooms were combined to enlarge the primary bedroom with nice closet space. Don't miss the extensive new landscaping in the front & back that brings so much joy when in bloom. Enjoy walking to downtown Highland Park, Sunset Woods Park with playground & tennis courts, schools, shops, train & all the conveniences. Great value! Home is being sold "as is".
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Baird & Warner License #475136005 Listed on: 05/27/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475101751
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,827
Year Built
- Built in 1927
Lot Details
- 8,494 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x170
- Fenced
- Landscaped Professionally
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Brick Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,420 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Bookcases
- Whole House Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Storage Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
- <<microwave>>
- High End Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
- Shower Body Spray
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Enclosed patio or porch
Location
- Property is near a park
Schools
- Indian Trail Elementary School
- Edgewood Middle School
- Highland Park High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 100 Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Community Details
Overview
- Bungalow
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 27, 2025
Closed on
Jun 14, 2025
Sold by
Kiener Caitlin and Kiener John
Bought by
Affordable Housing Corporation Of Lake County
Seller's Agent
Alicja Skibicki
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Janice Goldblatt
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$412,500
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,500
-5.45%
Views
71
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
113.97%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 7, 2019
Closed on
Apr 12, 2019
Sold by
Calica Andrew J and Calica Judith L
Bought by
Kiener Caitlin
Seller's Agent
Susan Brown Burklin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Kiener
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$238,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,000
-10.19%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.31%
Original Mortgage
$230,260
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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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 | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Executors Deed | $238,000 | Chicago Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $230,260 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $114,693 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $242,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $25,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/2025 06/20/25 | Sold | $390,000 | -5.5% | $275 / Sq Ft |
| 06/04/2025 06/04/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/27/2025 05/27/25 | For Sale | $412,500 | +73.3% | $290 / Sq Ft |
| 04/12/2019 04/12/19 | Sold | $238,000 | -10.2% | $198 / Sq Ft |
| 02/13/2019 02/13/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/07/2019 01/07/19 | For Sale | $265,000 | -- | $221 / 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 | $10,827 | $145,798 | $50,509 | $95,289 |
| 2023 | $10,827 | $131,420 | $45,528 | $85,892 |
| 2022 | $8,217 | $97,242 | $50,015 | $47,227 |
| 2021 | $7,564 | $93,999 | $48,347 | $45,652 |
| 2020 | $7,319 | $93,999 | $48,347 | $45,652 |
| 2019 | $6,677 | $93,559 | $48,121 | $45,438 |
| 2018 | $6,057 | $102,638 | $53,350 | $49,288 |
| 2017 | $5,980 | $102,046 | $53,042 | $49,004 |
| 2016 | $6,063 | $97,150 | $50,497 | $46,653 |
| 2015 | $6,337 | $90,263 | $46,917 | $43,346 |
| 2014 | $6,103 | $85,481 | $45,573 | $39,908 |
| 2012 | $5,825 | $85,980 | $45,839 | $40,141 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Alicja Skibicki
Seller's Agent in 2025
Alicja Skibicki
Baird Warner
(847) 707-9504
2 in this area
64 Total Sales
-
Janice Goldblatt
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Janice Goldblatt
@ Properties
(847) 809-8096
22 in this area
100 Total Sales
-
Susan Brown Burklin
Seller's Agent in 2019
Susan Brown Burklin
@ Properties
(847) 910-8905
23 in this area
94 Total Sales
-
A
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Andrew Kiener
Coldwell Banker Realty
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12376510
APN: 16-23-113-012
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