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$663,373$590 / 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 81How 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

39 CLAY AVE

HIGHWOOD, IL 60040
1
Baths
1,125 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.
1933
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

$663K
$539K low$788K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,963 (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.$169,923 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,019
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$131,904
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$153,167
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$509,820

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.1978
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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 · 104 ft²

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 · 0.7 mi
H
Highland Park High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Northwood Middle SchoolA+
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

39 Clay 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 more than 78% of homes in Lake County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Lake County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Highwood 60040
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Highwood 60040
  • Older than 93% 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 68% 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$663,373
CheaperTypical $545,469Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$590
CheaperTypical $326Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,125 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,764 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1933
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 39 Clay Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighwood 60040Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$663,37368% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$59097% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,125 ft²18% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac73% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than193343% of homes7% of homes

About 39 Clay Ave

How much is 39 Clay Ave, Highwood, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 39 Clay Ave, Highwood, IL is $663,373 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $538,680 to $788,066. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 39 Clay Ave, Highwood, IL?

39 Clay Ave, Highwood, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,125 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 39 Clay Ave, Highwood, IL built?

39 Clay Ave, Highwood, IL was built in 1933, making it 93 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 39 Clay Ave, Highwood, IL?

39 Clay Ave, 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 39 Clay Ave, Highwood, IL compare to other homes in Highwood 60040?

Among the 1,089 homes in Highwood 60040, it is worth more than 68% of them ($663,373 against a typical $545,469), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($590 against a typical $326), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,125 ft² against a typical 1,764 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1933 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 78% 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 39 Clay Ave, Highwood, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 39 Clay Ave, Highwood, IL was $12,963. The county assessed it at $169,923.

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