***OFFERS DUE BY MONDAY 10:00 AM *** Enjoy the good life in this lovely WELL-MAINTAINED cottage near downtown Highwood. Spacious room sizes. Adorable original "NOOKS & CRANNIES" with charm and tons of curb appeal. Kitchen is open to dining room, which flows into the living room. Over-sized 2.5 CAR GARAGE. Just enough space! Unfinished full basement offers laundry and good STORAGE. Current owner has taken great pride in the property, and it shows! Mature landscaping, NEWER MECHANICALS and major components (ROOF 4 years old, WATER HEATER 6 years, FURNACE approx 10 years). Central AC. Water filtration system. MOVE RIGHT IN or renovate a fit to your taste. A rare chance to get into the North Shore at a reasonable price, with A+ RATED SCHOOLS, safety, and high standard of living. NEWER: central air, windows, electric panel, water heater, washer/dryer and refrigerator. Also offers an INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY as a conforming rental property. 2 Blocks to train, dining, parks and shopping. Easy access to major expressways. Property is in great condition but sold "as-is". Photos were taken prior to current tenants. Showings start Thursday but may be scheduled now.
Closed
$335,000
306 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
2beds
1,005sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
8,550.83 Square Feet Lot
$338,000 Zestimate®
$333/sqft
$2,293 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 20, 2025 at 08:29am
Listing courtesy of:
Carolyn Cerf 847-525-8245,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Polly Richardson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12332714

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Purifier, Water Purifier Owned, Gas Cooktop
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Cellar,Storage Space,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,010
- Total interior livable area: 1,005 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,550 sqft
- Dimensions: 47.5X180
Details
- Parcel number: 16152040210000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Highwood
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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