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244 ASHLAND AVE

HIGHWOOD, IL 60040
4 / 2
Baths
3,168 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,062 (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.$149,653 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,895
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$115,758
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$134,896
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$449,004

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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.None
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 SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Highland Park High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Northwood Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 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

244 Ashland 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.

  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Highwood 60040
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 70% 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 area3,168 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,785 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 244 Ashland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighwood 60040Lake County
Living areabigger than3,168 ft²86% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac54% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than196466% of homes30% of homes

About 244 Ashland Ave

How big is 244 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL?

244 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL has 4 bathrooms, 3,168 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 244 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL built?

244 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 244 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL?

244 Ashland 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 244 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL compare to other homes in Highwood 60040?

Among the 1,083 homes in Highwood 60040, it is bigger than 86% of them (3,168 ft² against a typical 1,785 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1964 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 244 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 244 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL was $10,062. The county assessed it at $149,653.

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