This beautifully renovated 5 bedroom, 4 full and 1 half bath Colonial home blends timeless elegance with modern luxury in desirable Braeside location. This home features high-end finishes and hardwood floors throughout. The main level offers an ideal open floor plan, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious family room features custom built-ins, a charming bay window and a marble-surround fireplace. The dining area includes a built-in buffet with wine fridge and sliders to brick paver patio and expansive professionally landscaped yard. A chef's dream kitchen awaits with white cabinetry, quartz perimeter countertops, marble subway tile backsplash, top-of-the-line stainless-steel appliances and a large center island with marble counter, prep sink, pendant lighting and seating. The mudroom with built-in storage leads directly to a tandem 2-car garage wired for EV charging. Upstairs, a large loft area provides flexible space for a den or playroom. The luxurious primary suite boasts a walk-in closet and spa-like marble bath with double vanities and a spacious walk-in shower. Three additional large bedrooms, one with en-suite bath and the other two share a Jack-and-Jill bath. 2nd floor laundry completes this level. The finished lower level adds even more living space with a recreation room, fifth bedroom, full bath, laundry room and storage. Outdoor living at its finest with a huge, landscaped yard and a brick paver patio featuring a built-in cozy fire pit - perfect for summer entertaining. Unbeatable location just minutes from Braeside school, train, lake, Ravinia Festival and Botanic Garden.
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$1,500,018
265 Ivy Ln, Highland Park, IL 60035
5beds
3,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
0.29 Acres Lot
$1,510,300 Zestimate®
$455/sqft
$6,020 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 23, 2025 at 01:01am
Listing courtesy of:
Beth Wexler 312-446-6666,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Joey Gault 312-961-6699,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Blake Galler
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12364712

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X22
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X16
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Second
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X20
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Humidifier
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Closet, Multiple Locations
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors, Panel Door(s), Pocket Door(s)
- Windows: Bay Window(s)
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,300 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Tandem, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 71X184X70X178
- Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 17313021080000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Sump Pump, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shake Siding, Stone, Other
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
- Major remodel year: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
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
Services availability

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