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  • $875,000

    545 Green Bay Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035

    4beds
    3,472sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1938
    0.3 Acres Lot
    $884,200 Zestimate®
    $252/sqft
    $5,038 Estimated rent

    What's special

    Expanded & unique east Highland Park ranch exuding elegance, charm and amazing living space in an exceptional location near Ravinia, Chicago's Botanic Gardens & Lake Michigan. The welcoming foyer is graciously sized and acts as the heart of the home providing access to all the extraordinary open & flowing living spaces contained within. The sun-drenched & ample atrium addition impresses all with it's 13' ceilings, transom windows and shaker style built-in wet bar w/ glass front display cabinets, granite countertop, wine fridge and to demonstrate it's scale, currently houses a grand piano & gaming table - all open to the family room. The family room features tall wainscoting, a fireplace w/ marble surround, wall of windows w/ cozy built-in seating/storage bench and French doors to a flagstone patio and the fully fenced backyard. The spacious formal living room has 9' ceilings, original & rare redwood wainscoting, a WBFP w/ marble surround and burlwood panel (originally displayed at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair), built-in book/display shelving & storage cabinets, and double French doors to a cozy patio. The formal dining room is open to the living room (for easy entertaining) and has a beautiful wall of windows providing tons of natural light and is open to the updated eat-in kitchen. The kitchen has been expanded with a giant peninsula with stool seating, granite countertops, all stainless-steel appliances including an LG ThinQ French door fridge/freezer, Bosch DW, GE Profile 5 burner gas oven/range, under cabinet lighting & tons of recessed lighting. The primary bedroom features a cove ceiling, tall curly maple wainscoting, built-in dressers w/ marble top and natural stone bath w/ double sink vanity & large glass enclosed steam shower plus separate rain & handheld showerheads. All secondary bedrooms are spacious and have generous closet space. Two are adjacent to the primary suite and share a neutral white hall bath w/ a tub/shower and the 4th bedroom is located at the other end of the home and has it's own beautiful neutral white full bath w/ glass enclosed shower ('13). Additional features include newer roof ('18), oversized circular brick paver driveway, attached heated 2.5 car garage, convenient main floor laundry, security system, serene, quiet & private fenced yard w/ multiple patios, zoned HVAC, tons of storage, partial unfinished basement and convenient to shopping, dining, recreation, transportation and everything HP has to offer. Indeed, a rare gem to be loved & cherished!

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: June 26, 2025 at 01:01am

    Listing courtesy of:

    Patricia Denenberg 847-644-5921,

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate,

    Laura Hara 847-338-2661,

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Carolyn Schartz, CNC,CSC,SFR,SRES

    Baird & Warner

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12295282MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 192 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X12
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 187 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17X11
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 154 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14X11
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 156 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X12
    Other
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 300 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 25X12
    Other
    • Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 104 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X8
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 169 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X13
    Family room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 323 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 19X17
    Foyer
    • Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 144 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18X8
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 240 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 20X12
    Laundry
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 42 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 7X6
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 442 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 26X17
    Storage
    • Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 144 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18X8
    Other
    • Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 169 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X13
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Zoned
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Built-in Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished,Partial
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Total interior livable area: 3,472 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2.5
    • Parking features: Brick Driveway, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2.5
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 0.30 Acres
    • Dimensions: 100 X 131
    • Features: Landscaped
    Details
    • Parcel number: 16361190360000
    • Special conditions: None
    • Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Cedar
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1938

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Lake Michigan

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System
    Community
    • Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    Location
    • Region: Highland Park

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Services included: None

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
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