243 Florence Ave, Inverness, IL 60010

HOME- Note: Zillow has incorrect information regarding the taxes and sales history for our property. It was not sold on 02/10/98 for $99,500 and it's taxes are not $2,023. Those figure are for a lot at 243 Florence Inverness IL. that we sold on 02/10/98. We have owned 701 N. Maple for 35 years. It's taxes are around $13,000. It has two totally separate living areas, the main house and an apartment. It's the perfect home for a multi-generational family or the family that needs the ultimate in a private home office. The apartment is completely self contained with it's own kitchen, livingroom, bathroom, bedroom and private entrance. Full unfinished basement. 5000 sq ft of parking space on circular driveway. 30ft X 40ft basketball court on driveway (Yes, Prospect Heights kids love their basketball.) The outdoor entertainment areas of the house are uniquely designed with a combination patio and deck. There is also a second story deck off the main house and apartment. HOME UPDATES-In recent years the home has been updated with the following: New flooring throughout entire home including: New 3/4 inch real Brazilian cherry on first floor. New 3/4 inch real oak flooring on second floor. New large tile flooring in both the kitchens (main house and apartment) New large tile flooring in all 3 1/2 bathrooms. New wide hardwood baseboards through out entire house. New six panel solid wood doors through out interior of house except closets. New maple cabinets and granite countertops in main kitchen. New granite countertops in apartment kitchen. New paving brick patio and wood deck in back yard. New top of the line Marvin (better than Pella or Anderson) in homes large windows. New thermopane glass in other windows PROSPECT HEIGHTS- Prospect Heights has a town motto of "Country Living" with "City Convenience". It's the perfect description. You get neighborhoods full of big yards and quiet streets with kids chasing their dogs, playing sports, riding bikes, and carrying fishing poles to the lake down the street. There is no such thing as "Rush hour" traffic in Prospect Heights. You have 5 minute access to all the shopping, dining, and entertainment places you would ever want without being backed up in traffic as happens in most other towns. ACADEMICS, ATHLETICS, and the ARTS at JOHN HERSEY HIGH SCHOOL- Prospect Heights residents attend 3 different high schools. Most people with children who buy a home in Prospect Heights want a home in the Hersey areas of town. Parent's of Hersey students feel Hersey is like a high school equivalent of a Northwestern or Stanford with it's excellent award winning combination of academics and athletics. If your children are involved in the ARTS, run a google search on Hersey High School and see all the awards their musicians, bands, and marching bands have accumulated. THE NEIGHBORHOOD- The majority of our neighbors have been living in their same homes for more than 30 years. They raised their kids here and now the grandkids are coming to visit. Everyone loves the neighborhood so much they never want to move out. Just recently some of us older folks are starting to sell as the young families begin moving in. THE WATER- Like all the homes in the western most portion of Prospect Heights, our home has it's own well. It has a hydrogen peroxide water treatment system which does a great job. Not only does hydrogen peroxide do a better job of purifying the water, it is also much more environmentally friendly than the cheaper chlorine systems found on most homes in the area. PICTURES- The pictures are arranged with the main house first followed by the apartment. SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES- For those of you not familiar with the location of Prospect Heights- It is west of Northbrook, East of Arlington Heights, North of Mount Prospect, and south of Wheeling. VIEWINGS- Come take a look. We are available to show it most of the time.