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$572,672$231 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $250,000 on Aug 21, 2000

38 HIGH ST

HIGHWOOD, IL 60040
3
Baths
2,484 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$573K
$539K low$606K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Aug 21, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,473 (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.$124,182 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,598
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$87,584
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$111,936
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$372,583

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.1946
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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.

H
Highland Park High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Wayne Thomas Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Northwood Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 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

38 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.

  • Worth more than 71% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Highwood 60040
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Highwood 60040
  • Older than 94% 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
$192K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 62% 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$572,672
CheaperTypical $512,411Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$231
CheaperTypical $314Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area2,484 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,764 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 38 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighwood 60040Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$572,67262% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23110% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than2,484 ft²71% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac67% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than192832% of homes6% of homes

About 38 High St

How much is 38 High St, Highwood, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 High St, Highwood, IL is $572,672 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $539,262 to $606,082. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 High St, Highwood, IL last sell?

38 High St, Highwood, IL last sold on Aug 21, 2000 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 High St, Highwood, IL?

38 High St, Highwood, IL has 3 bathrooms, 2,484 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 38 High St, Highwood, IL built?

38 High St, Highwood, IL was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 High St, Highwood, IL?

38 High St, Highwood, IL is assigned to Highland Park High School (high), rated A; Wayne Thomas Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 38 High St, Highwood, IL compare to other homes in Highwood 60040?

Among the 1,090 homes in Highwood 60040, it is worth more than 62% of them ($572,672 against a typical $512,411), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($231 against a typical $314), it is bigger than 71% of them (2,484 ft² against a typical 1,764 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1928 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 71% 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 38 High St, Highwood, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 38 High St, Highwood, IL was $9,473. The county assessed it at $124,182.

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