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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $385,000 on Jan 16, 2024

238 HIGH ST

HIGHWOOD, IL 60040
3
Baths
1,816 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$385,000 · Jan 16, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,269 (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.$119,932 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,672
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$87,260
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$109,529
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$359,832

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.0.16
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(2)

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 SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Highland Park High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Northwood Middle SchoolA+
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

238 High St 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Lake County

How it measures up in Highwood 60040

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

Living area1,816 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,764 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 238 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighwood 60040Lake County
Living areabigger than1,816 ft²53% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac50% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than192933% of homes6% of homes

About 238 High St

When did 238 High St, Highwood, IL last sell?

238 High St, Highwood, IL last sold on Jan 16, 2024 for $385,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 238 High St, Highwood, IL?

238 High St, Highwood, IL has 3 bathrooms, 1,816 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 238 High St, Highwood, IL built?

238 High St, Highwood, IL was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 238 High St, Highwood, IL?

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

How does 238 High St, Highwood, IL compare to other homes in Highwood 60040?

Among the 1,090 homes in Highwood 60040, it is bigger than 53% of them (1,816 ft² against a typical 1,764 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1929 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 238 High St, Highwood, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 238 High St, Highwood, IL was $9,269. The county assessed it at $119,932.

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