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$596,795$343 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

209 HIGHWOOD AVE

HIGHWOOD, IL 60040
3
Baths
1,742 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$597K
$520K low$674K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,795 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$115,292 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,233
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$86,059
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$103,923
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$345,911

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLake
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1976
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Wayne Thomas Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Highland Park High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Northwood Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi

District: North Shore School District 112

Neighborhood · ZIP 60040These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.118
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,020
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,090 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,209
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$124,020
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

209 Highwood Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 73% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Lake County

What homes are worth in Highwood 60040

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$189K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Highwood 60040.

How it measures up in Highwood 60040

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Highwood 60040.

Estimated value$596,795
CheaperTypical $546,920Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$343
CheaperTypical $326Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,768 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 209 Highwood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighwood 60040Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$596,79560% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34364% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,742 ft²49% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac40% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than193041% of homes7% of homes

About 209 Highwood Ave

How much is 209 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 209 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL is $596,795 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $520,086 to $673,504. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 209 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL?

209 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL has 3 bathrooms, 1,742 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 209 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL built?

209 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 209 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL?

209 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL is assigned to Wayne Thomas Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Highland Park High School (high), rated A; Northwood Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in North Shore School District 112. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 209 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL compare to other homes in Highwood 60040?

Among the 1,083 homes in Highwood 60040, it is worth more than 60% of them ($596,795 against a typical $546,920), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($343 against a typical $326), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 1,768 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1930 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 73% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 209 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 209 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL was $8,795. The county assessed it at $115,292.

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