Stunning home situated on the first green of Highland Parks prestigious Exmoor golf course- Beautiful custom-built Lanon stone and stucco home on the market for the first time since it was built. Perfectly positioned on a quiet cul-de-sac in Highwood, it offers panoramic views of Exmoor Country Club and direct access to scenic preserve walking trails. With over 3,600 sq ft plus a full basement, this home features 3 spacious bedrooms (with potential for a main-floor suite) and 4 full baths. The upper-level primary suite is a private retreat with a fireplace sitting room, two walk-in closets, and sweeping golf course views. The luxurious en suite bath includes a jetted tub and custom dual-head shower. Warm wood floors and rich custom paneling enhance the main floor, where you will find a sun-drenched four-season sunroom, a handsome office, a generous dining room with French doors to a large patio, and a cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace. The spacious kitchen is ideal for entertaining, with a breakfast nook opening to the patio, a walk-in pantry, and a mudroom leading to the attached 2-car garage. The lower level offers even more living space, featuring a large rec room, wet bar, exercise room, and abundant storage. Brand new cedar roof installed 6 months ago, generator, and sprinkler system for the ultimate convenience. Full of character and charm, this home is just moments from Highwoods vibrant restaurants, lakefront, festivals, and Metra. A true retreat in a truly special town. Be sure to click on the exclusive video to see the amazing grounds of this home!
Contingent
$1,025,000
281 Michigan Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
3beds
3,600sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$285/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fireplace sitting roomWalk-in pantryBreakfast nookSpacious kitchenWood floorsQuiet cul-de-sacSweeping golf course views
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Listing updated: 23 hours ago
Listing courtesy of:
Mara Hitchmough 847-732-2970,
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12425587

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Heated Sun Room, Exercise Room, Other Room, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Bar entertainment
- Level: Basement
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X18
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Breakfast Room), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X9
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 667 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X29
Sitting room
- Level: Second
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X19
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Walk-Up Access,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,183
- Total interior livable area: 3,600 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,183
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 106X165
Details
- Parcel number: 16154330020000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Stone
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Highwood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $285/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $571,548
- Annual tax amount: $14,783
- Date on market: 7/21/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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