$710,000

beds

baths

1,556

square ft

1211 Highland Drive

Prospect Heights, Illinois 60070

Closed / MLS #12574678 / Single Family / Prospect Heights

Listing information updated 4/16/2026 at 10:43am

Updated ranch on a nearly half-acre lot with extensive mechanical improvements and exceptional outdoor space. The open-concept kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a large island, flowing directly into the main living area. A separate dining room with a wood-burning fireplace provides a warm and inviting space for gatherings. The finished basement expands the living space with a large family room featuring an electric fireplace, a full bathroom, and a cemented crawlspace offering excellent storage. Recent updates include a roof (2021), fence (2017), HVAC system (2019), updated 200-amp electrical panel, and a new driveway (2023). The home is also equipped with a whole-house generator with an additional wind turbine for supplemental power, providing extra reliability. A new water pump and water softener were installed in 2025. The deep backyard offers exceptional space for entertaining, gardening, or everyday enjoyment, featuring fruit trees, garden space, room for chickens, mature trees, a detached pergola, fire pit, and storage shed. A heated two-car garage adds comfort and convenience year-round. Move-in ready with thoughtful updates, strong mechanicals, and unique outdoor amenities.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Radiant Floor

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,556

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.4591

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Granite Counters

External Features:

Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Lighting, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

22x13 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

14x12 - Main

Family Room:

20x12 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

13x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

23x24 - Basement Level

Laundry:

12x10 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$10,292

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60070

City:

Prospect Heights

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

23, 214

Elementary School:

Betsy Ross Elementary School

Middle School:

Macarthur Middle School

High School:

Wheeling High School

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Radiant Floor

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,556

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.4591

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Granite Counters

External Features:

Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Lighting, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

22x13 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

14x12 - Main

Family Room:

20x12 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

13x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

23x24 - Basement Level

Laundry:

12x10 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$10,292

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60070

City:

Prospect Heights

County:

Cook

School District(s):

23, 214

Elementary School:

Betsy Ross Elementary School

Middle School:

Macarthur Middle School

High School:

Wheeling High School

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Listing Office Phone: 847.255.3900

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