This exceptional Highland Park residence offers nearly 5,300 square feet of impeccably designed living space, including a beautifully finished lower level, on an expansive lot just shy of an acre. Featuring 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths across three finished levels, the home blends timeless elegance with modern sophistication. Sun-drenched interiors showcase wide-plank hardwood flooring, designer finishes, and seamless living and entertaining spaces. The chef's kitchen is outfitted with premium Bosch and Fisher & Paykel appliances, custom cabinetry, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, and an expansive built-out pantry, flowing effortlessly into gracious gathering areas. A rare and highly desirable feature, the home offers two luxurious primary suites-one on the main level and one on the second floor-providing incredible flexibility for multigenerational living or the convenience of ranch-style living with a first-floor primary retreat. Designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining, the home also features a beautiful sunroom overlooking the backyard and an impressive 600-square-foot deck, creating the perfect setting for indoor-outdoor living and large-scale gatherings. Generously sized secondary bedrooms, spa-inspired baths, and a cozy lower level complete the home. With nearly every element thoughtfully updated-including the roof, windows, deck, balcony, mechanicals, landscaping, and more-this residence offers the feel of new construction in an exceptional Highland Park location within the sought-after Sherwood, Edgewood, and Highland Park High School districts.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
0.81 acresLot Size
$330Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Melissa Siegal• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
North Shore, located between Evanston and Lake Forest, is a residential and lakeside Chicago neighborhood with leafy ravines and a shoreline park system. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Metra stations and village centers along Green Bay Road, where independent cafes, bookstores, and small galleries line walkable blocks. Writers Theatre and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts anchor the cultural calendar, while the Chicago Botanic Garden sets a seasonal rhythm just beyond the lakefront. Streets of brick Colonials, Tudors, and mid-century homes sit behind mature trees and stone walls. Lake Michigan beaches and the Green Bay Trail shape daily routines with long, linear outdoor corridors. Commuter rail and lakefront drives connect the area to downtown without changing its quiet, curated pace.
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Offer insights
1848 Balsam Rd · $1,750,000
$1.75M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.75M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
47 days
The average home goes pending in 50 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Walk-in closets
Finished full basement
Unfinished attic
Separate dining room
10 total rooms
3 electric fireplaces located in family room, living room, and master bedroom
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms (master bedroom on second level; additional bedrooms on main and second levels)
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Bathrooms include separate shower and double sinks
Kitchen
Updated kitchen with island
Stainless steel appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Freezer
Range hood
Disposal
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry (in-unit)
Washer and dryer included
Lower-level utility room
Flooring
Hardwood flooring throughout main living areas and many bedrooms
Ceramic tile in sun room
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Balcony
Deck
Half- to three-quarter-acre lot (approximately .50-.99 acre)
Lot dimensions approximately 121 x 298 x 121 x 298
School bus service available
Home design
Detached single-family home
2-story layout
Fee simple ownership
Rehab completed in 2026
Parking
Attached garage (garage owned) with 2 garage spaces
Asphalt driveway
Garage door opener
Construction
Built approximately 81–90 years ago
Vinyl siding and fiber cement exterior
Estimated living area; substantial finished area including below-grade finished space
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Community features include curbs, sidewalks, street lights, and paved streets
Electricity and solar
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This zoning district provides for low-to-moderate density residential and normal accessory uses. It is not intended to allow commercial, industrial, governmental, recreational, or like uses in this district; however, certain facilities required to serve educational, religious, or other needs of the area may be allowed within the district as conditional uses subject to restrictions intended to preserve and protect the residential character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
Park & open space
Nov 18, 2026 • Active
Building permit - residential construction (single family homes only)
Perform a comprehensive interior renovation of a two-story home. Work includes replacing flooring with hardwood and vinyl, texturing and painting walls and trim, replacing interior doors and hardware, and installing a new stair railing. The kitchen, laundry room, and bathrooms will be updated with new cabinetry, countertops, appliances, fixtures, and finishes.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Feb 25, 2026 • Active
Tree preservation/removal (construction)
Construct a new back deck attached to the house using treated wood deck boards and railings. The project will utilize some existing posts and incorporate new posts.
Addition
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Highland Park, IL • 60035
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Highland Park. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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5.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1848 Balsam Rd
$1,712,956
$37K under list price of $1.75M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.0M to $1.8M.