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$464,331$343 / 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 92How 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

42 HIGH ST

HIGHWOOD, IL 60040
2
Baths
1,355 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1913
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$464K
$429K low$500K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,571 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$106,499 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,794
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$72,705
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$100,404
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$319,529

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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.None
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, Detached
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 · 147 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.

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

42 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Lake County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Highwood 60040
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 98% 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 36% 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$464,331
CheaperTypical $548,437Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$343
CheaperTypical $326Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area1,355 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,785 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1913
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 42 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighwood 60040Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$464,33136% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34364% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,355 ft²30% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac48% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than19139% of homes2% of homes

About 42 High St

How much is 42 High St, Highwood, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 High St, Highwood, IL is $464,331 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $429,098 to $499,564. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 High St, Highwood, IL last sell?

42 High St, Highwood, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 High St, Highwood, IL?

42 High St, Highwood, IL has 2 bathrooms, 1,355 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 42 High St, Highwood, IL built?

42 High St, Highwood, IL was built in 1913, making it 113 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 High St, Highwood, IL?

42 High St, Highwood, IL is assigned to Highland Park High School (high), rated A; Wayne Thomas Elementary School (elementary), 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 42 High St, Highwood, IL compare to other homes in Highwood 60040?

Among the 1,083 homes in Highwood 60040, it is worth more than 36% of them ($464,331 against a typical $548,437), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($343 against a typical $326), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,355 ft² against a typical 1,785 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1913 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 59% 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 42 High St, Highwood, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 High St, Highwood, IL was $8,571. The county assessed it at $106,499.

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