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$422,689$306 / 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 90How 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

245 ASHLAND AVE

HIGHWOOD, IL 60040
2
Baths
1,383 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.
1920
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

$423K
$379K low$466K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,949 (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.$90,692 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,606
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,086
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,921
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$272,103

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.1971
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 50 ft²

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 · 0.5 mi
H
Highland Park High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

245 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.

  • Worth less than 72% of homes in Highwood 60040
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Lake County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Highwood 60040
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 97% 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
$174K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 28% 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$422,689
CheaperTypical $546,538Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$306
CheaperTypical $326Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,383 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,768 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 245 Ashland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighwood 60040Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$422,68928% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30636% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,383 ft²32% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac54% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than192021% of homes3% of homes

About 245 Ashland Ave

How much is 245 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 245 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL is $422,689 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $379,180 to $466,198. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 245 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL?

245 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL has 2 bathrooms, 1,383 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 245 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL built?

245 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 245 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL?

245 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 245 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL compare to other homes in Highwood 60040?

Among the 1,083 homes in Highwood 60040, it is worth more than 28% of them ($422,689 against a typical $546,538), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($306 against a typical $326), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,383 ft² against a typical 1,768 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1920 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 52% 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 245 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 245 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL was $7,949. The county assessed it at $90,692.

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