$530,000
SOLD AUG 31, 2026

328 Ashland Ave Highwood, IL 60040

Highwood Area
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,108 Sq Ft
1956 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 31, 2026

$478 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wayne Thomas Elementary School Rated A
  • Cottage
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of August 2026

Absolutely adorable cottage tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of booming Highwood! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a fully renovated basement, updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, separate dining area, and a sun-filled living room perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy beautiful sunset views from the inviting front porch, or relax in the huge private, park-like backyard complete with a two-tiered deck ideal for summer BBQs and gatherings. Large shed offers plenty of additional storage. Home is in great condition and will be sold as-is. Conveniently located near all of Highwood's popular restaurants, shops, parks, and festivals!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mada Hitchmough

Compass License #475165421 Listed on: 07/25/2026

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Last Buyer's Agent

Janice Goldblatt

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,979

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,108 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x180x50x180

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,979

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1108
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2216
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2216
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Yes, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50x180x50x180
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6979
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2009
Sold by
Leo Judy and Lowe Judy
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,019
Interest Rate
5.32%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2000
Sold by
Cantagallo Christine
Bought by
Lowe Judy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,500
Interest Rate
7.12%
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $275,000 Fort Dearborn Land Title Llc
Warranty Deed $165,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $260,000 New Conventional
Closed $264,395 FHA
Closed $270,019 FHA
Previous Owner $135,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $151,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $69,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $155,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $148,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/31/2026 08/31/26 Sold $530,000 -3.3% $478 / Sq Ft
08/11/2026 08/11/26 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2026 08/07/26 Price Changed $548,000 -2.7% $495 / Sq Ft
07/25/2026 07/25/26 For Sale $563,000 -- $508 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $6,979 $99,442 $41,437 $58,005
2024 $6,485 $93,752 $39,066 $54,686
2023 $7,250 $84,507 $35,214 $49,293
2022 $7,250 $89,228 $38,685 $50,543
2021 $6,700 $86,252 $37,395 $48,857
2020 $6,545 $86,252 $37,395 $48,857
2019 $6,354 $85,848 $37,220 $48,628
2018 $6,266 $88,214 $41,197 $47,017
2017 $6,191 $87,705 $40,959 $46,746
2016 $5,934 $83,497 $38,994 $44,503
2015 $5,763 $77,578 $36,230 $41,348
2014 $5,246 $71,414 $30,714 $40,700
2012 $5,135 $71,830 $30,893 $40,937
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12703698

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-15-204-015

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