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$485,412$345 / 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 94How 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
Last sold for $285,000 on Sep 27, 2019

249 HIGHWOOD AVE

HIGHWOOD, IL 60040
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,409 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$485K
$454K low$517K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$285,000 · Sep 27, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,245 (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.$129,621 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,530
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$90,091
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$133,964
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$388,902

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.Ranch
CountyLAKE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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 With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 200 ft²

Transaction History(8)

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 · 0.9 mi
M
Northwood Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 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

249 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Lake County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Highwood 60040
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Highwood 60040
  • Older than 85% 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
$197K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 40% 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$485,412
CheaperTypical $546,538Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$345
CheaperTypical $326Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,409 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,764 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 249 Highwood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighwood 60040Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$485,41240% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34566% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,409 ft²34% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac69% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than195056% of homes15% of homes

About 249 Highwood Ave

How much is 249 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL is $485,412 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $454,244 to $516,580. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 249 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL last sell?

249 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL last sold on Sep 27, 2019 for $285,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 249 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL?

249 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,409 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 249 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL built?

249 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 249 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL?

249 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 249 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL compare to other homes in Highwood 60040?

Among the 1,083 homes in Highwood 60040, it is worth more than 40% of them ($485,412 against a typical $546,538), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($345 against a typical $326), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,409 ft² against a typical 1,764 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1950 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 61% 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 249 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 249 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL was $10,245. The county assessed it at $129,621.

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