$599,900

Brochure

beds

baths

1,227

square ft

1242 Arbor Avenue

Highland Park, Illinois 60035

New / MLS #12651700 / Single Family / Highland Park

Listing information updated 5/21/2026 at 9:03am

Adorable and immaculate home in desirable Sherwood Forest, upgraded, move-in ready and much larger than it appears! Fall in love upon entering the foyer and seeing the spacious front dining room & living room which are open to one another for easy entertaining. Drenched in natural sunlight these rooms have hardwood floors, recessed lighting and a cozy WBFP w/ brick surround. The spacious eat-in kitchen features maple cabinets and all newer stainless-steel appliances (2021) including an LG French door fridge/freezer, Samsung 5 burner gas oven/range, microwave & dishwasher. Three generously sized bedrooms all with hardwood floors, white ceiling fan lights & horizontal white wood blinds share a large neutral hall bath w/ an extra-long double sink maple vanity with tremendous strorage and a white tub/shower with white ceramic tile surround. The full finished basement has a gigantic family room w/ a 2nd WBFP, a huge 4th bedroom w/ double closets & recessed lighting and there is a convenient & roomy office. Don't miss the oversized laundry room w/ white stackable front loading Whirlpool washer & dryer, enormous double utility sink, 2nd refrigerator/freezer, built-in storage cabinetry, under stair storage plus a separate utility/storage room with even more storage space. A fabulous deck overlooks the fully fenced backyard plus the detached 2 car garage with brand new siding (2026). Meticulously maintained and loved, additional updates include a new hot water heater (2024), furnace (2019), roof (2018), basketball hoop (2009), freshly painted and many newer light fixtures. Perfectly located on a quiet tree lined street in popular Sherwood Forest which has four nearby neighborhood parks, easy access to Hwy 41, train, walking distance to Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, local neighborhood restaurants, both downtown Highland Park and downtown Deerfield, choice of HPHS or DHS and the list goes on. Truly a dream to show!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick,Cedar

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,227

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.167

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

15x13 - Main

Dining Room:

10x11 - Main

Kitchen:

13x12 - Main

Family Room:

26x13 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

14x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

14x13 - Basement

Office:

13x10 - Basement Level

Foyer:

8x4 - Main Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

10x9 - Basement Level

Laundry:

13x12 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$9,526

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

60035

City:

Highland Park

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

112, 113

Elementary School:

Sherwood Elementary School

Middle School:

Edgewood Middle School

High School:

Highland Park High School

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick,Cedar

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,227

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.167

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

15x13 - Main

Dining Room:

10x11 - Main

Kitchen:

13x12 - Main

Family Room:

26x13 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

14x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

14x13 - Basement

Office:

13x10 - Basement Level

Foyer:

8x4 - Main Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

10x9 - Basement Level

Laundry:

13x12 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$9,526

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

60035

City:

Highland Park

County:

Lake

School District(s):

112, 113

Elementary School:

Sherwood Elementary School

Middle School:

Edgewood Middle School

High School:

Highland Park High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 847.432.0700

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