$650,000

beds

baths

2,260

square ft

52 S Central Avenue

Highwood, Illinois 60040

New / MLS #12658466 / Single Family / Highwood

Listing information updated 5/30/2026 at 12:03pm

Charming, thoughtfully updated Colonial in a superb Highwood location - close to everything. 4 Bedrooms & 2 Baths with plenty of room to relax. Full of character and natural light, the home offers warm, comfortable living with functional flow and flexible spaces, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Recent improvements include new siding, roof, deck, driveway, fence, front walkway / hardscape, landscaping, appliances, countertops, backsplash, a redesigned laundry-mud room and Nursery. The spacious rear deck seamlessly extends the living outdoors, opening to a lush, professionally landscaped side and backyard with mature trees providing beauty, privacy & shade. A detached three-car garage offers exceptional space for vehicles, storage & gear. A fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking charm, space, extensive updates & inviting outdoor living in a stellar location close to town, restaurants, coffee shops, schools & transportation.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Shingle Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Steam, Radiator(s)

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

91-100 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:

2,260

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

15x13 - Main

Dining Room:

13x10 - Main

Kitchen:

13x10 - Main

Family Room:

15x11 - Second

Primary Bedroom:

13x10 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x9 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

17x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

10x9 - Main

Office:

10x8 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

13x10 - Second Level

Foyer:

4x4 - Main Level

Deck:

27x12 - Main Level

Laundry:

10x9 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$10,259

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

60040

City:

Highwood

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

112, 113

Elementary School:

Wayne Thomas Elementary School

Middle School:

Northwood Junior High School

High School:

Highland Park High School

Exterior Type:

Shingle Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Steam, Radiator(s)

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

91-100 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:

2,260

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

15x13 - Main

Dining Room:

13x10 - Main

Kitchen:

13x10 - Main

Family Room:

15x11 - Second

Primary Bedroom:

13x10 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x9 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

17x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

10x9 - Main

Office:

10x8 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

13x10 - Second Level

Foyer:

4x4 - Main Level

Deck:

27x12 - Main Level

Laundry:

10x9 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$10,259

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

60040

City:

Highwood

County:

Lake

School District(s):

112, 113

Elementary School:

Wayne Thomas Elementary School

Middle School:

Northwood Junior High School

High School:

Highland Park High School

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Office Phone: 847.446.9600

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52 S Central Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040 is a single family home currently listed at $650,000. 52 S Central Avenue features 4 Beds, 2 Baths. This single family home has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since May 28th, 2026 and was built in 1928. Nearby schools include Wayne Thomas Elementary School, Northwood Junior High School, and Highland Park High School. The nearest transit stops include Highwood Metra Metra Union Pacific North line.