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$1,750,000
44 Days On Site

1520 Oakwood Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
6
Total Baths
5
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
5,628
SqFt
$311
/SqFt
2003
Built
County:
Lake
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Redfin Corporation

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A rare offering in one of Highland Park's most coveted locations - This stunning custom built all brick residence is beautifully positioned on a private tree filled lot and offers six bedrooms & 5.5 bathrooms. The gracious interior begins with an elegant foyer opening to a spectacular living room, where a striking stone fireplace and windows on two exposures fill the space with natural light. French doors transition seamlessly to the family room, complete with a second fireplace and an open connection to the chef's kitchen. Showcasing an oversized island with breakfast bar, granite countertops, premium stainless steel appliances, beverage refrigerator, breakfast area and generous walk-in pantry this is the perfect space for any home chef. A formal dining room with French doors is just off the kitchen along with a main floor bedroom with en suite, & a spacious mudroom with direct access to the attached three car garage. An elegant powder room completes the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a tranquil private retreat with dual walk-in closets, and a luxurious en suite with separate vanities, soaking tub, oversized walk in shower and private water closet. Three additional bedrooms provide exceptional flexibility, including one with a private en suite bath and walk in closet, while two bedrooms share a beautifully designed Jack and Jill bath with dual vanity. The laundry room is just down the hall and features a utility sink and plenty of additional storage space. The finished basement extends the living space with an expansive recreation room with a bar, media room with screen, billiards room with pool table, sixth bedroom, full bath with walk-in shower and versatile bonus room currently used as a gym. Outside, a lush and beautifully backyard creates a private sanctuary, with mature trees, expansive lawn and a sophisticated paver patio ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. Perfectly positioned just blocks from the Highland Park Metra, downtown shopping, acclaimed dining and farmers markets, with easy access to Lake Michigan, beaches, lakefront paths and Ravinia. Zoned to highly regarded District 112 schools and Highland Park High School. An exceptional opportunity in one of the most desirable locations on the North Shore.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,750,000
Days On Site 
44 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
5,628 sqft
Total Baths 
6
Full Baths 
5
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
2003
MLS® Number 
12747315
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$40,853.84
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 days agoStatus changed to Active
a week agoPrice changed to $1,750,000
a month agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Attached Garage 
Yes
Direction Faces 
East
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
3
Parking 
Garage Door OpenerAttachedGarageDriveway
Parking Spaces 
3
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Wine RefrigeratorRange HoodHumidifier
Basement 
Sump PumpFinishedFull
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central AirZoned
Electric 
Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomLiving RoomGas LogGas Starter
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
HardwoodCarpetWood
Heating 
Natural GasForced AirZoned
Interior 
Dry BarIn-Law FloorplanWalk-In Closet(s)Granite CountersPantry
Laundry Features 
Upper LevelGas Dryer HookupIn UnitSink
Window Features 
Skylight(s)BlindsStorm Window(s)
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 11X15Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 11X15Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 13X16Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 10X13Level - Main
Bedroom 6 
Dimensions - 14X15Level - Basement
Bonus Room 
Dimensions - 24X15Level - Basement
Breakfast Room 
Dimensions - 14X15Level - Main
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 16X16Level - Main
Exercise Room 
Dimensions - 25X12Level - Basement
Family Room 
Dimensions - 20X19Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 14X15Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Butler,Pantry-Closet,Custom Cabinetry,Granite Counters
Laundry 
Dimensions - 7X16Level - Second
Living Room 
Dimensions - 14X23Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 14X21Level - Second
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 35X21Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Fencing 
Fenced
Patio And Porch 
Patio
Windows/Doors 
Skylight(s)BlindsStorm Window(s)
Community Features
Accessibility Features 
Therapeutic Whirlpool
Community Features 
ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet Lights
MLS Area 
Highland Park
School District 
Highland Park High School
Township 
Moraine
Schools
School District
Highland Park High School
Elementary School
Indian Trail Elementary School
Middle School
Edgewood Middle School
High School
Highland Park High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Redfin Corporation



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