$1,211,000

beds

baths

half bath

4,712

square ft

309 Central Avenue

Highland Park, Illinois 60035

Closed / MLS #12307592 / Single Family / Highland Park

Listing information updated 7/2/2025 at 6:03am

Located just one block from downtown and steps from Lake Michigan, this classic red brick Georgian home sits in a premier East Highland Park location. Featuring 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and elegant vintage details, including crown moldings, hardwood floors, and decorative millwork, this residence blends timeless charm with modern updates. The first floor welcomes you with a recently renovated vestibule leading into a gracious foyer. A spacious living room, perfect for entertaining, flows into a cozy library/sunroom - ideal for a home office or additional seating. The large dining room, with French doors opening to a screened-in porch, is perfect for hosting family and friends. The eat-in kitchen boasts wood cabinetry, Corian and granite countertops, a generous island, a butler's pantry, and French doors leading to an expansive bluestone patio and backyard. Upstairs, the primary suite features a marble clad fireplace, two closets and a marble bathroom with double vanity, steam shower and soaking tub. Three additional bedrooms (one currently used as an office) share a hall bath. The handsome wood-paneled office with built-ins opens to a second-floor balcony overlooking the property. The finished third floor offers a spacious family room that makes a perfect kids' hangout space, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a large, organized storage closet with custom built-ins. The spacious unfinished basement provides laundry and ample storage space. Outside, the professionally landscaped, fully fenced backyard is anchored by a generous-sized bluestone patio, ideal for outdoor living. The home includes a 2-car garage plus an additional detached 2-car garage accessible from rear alley. Updates include newer windows and mechanicals plus a newer Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. A quintessential East Highland Park beauty.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Georgian

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Electric, Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s), Zoned

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Shake

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Detached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,712

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.29

Internal Features:

Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Balcony, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

18x24 - Main

Dining Room:

18x17 - Main

Kitchen:

18x20 - Main

Family Room:

18x16 - Third

Primary Bedroom:

18x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

18x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x18 - Second

4th Bedroom:

18x14 - Second

Library:

10x12 - Main Level

Bedroom 5:

12x14 - Third Level

Heated Sun Room:

8x12 - Main Level

Bedroom 6:

18x16 - Third Level

Foyer:

8x26 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$29,336

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60035

City:

Highland Park

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

112, 113

Elementary School:

Indian Trail Elementary School

Middle School:

Elm Place School

High School:

Highland Park High School

Architecture Style:

Georgian

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Electric, Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s), Zoned

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Shake

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Detached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,712

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.29

Internal Features:

Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Balcony, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

18x24 - Main

Dining Room:

18x17 - Main

Kitchen:

18x20 - Main

Family Room:

18x16 - Third

Primary Bedroom:

18x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

18x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x18 - Second

4th Bedroom:

18x14 - Second

Library:

10x12 - Main Level

Bedroom 5:

12x14 - Third Level

Heated Sun Room:

8x12 - Main Level

Bedroom 6:

18x16 - Third Level

Foyer:

8x26 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$29,336

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60035

City:

Highland Park

County:

Lake

School District(s):

112, 113

Elementary School:

Indian Trail Elementary School

Middle School:

Elm Place School

High School:

Highland Park High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 847.432.0700

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