**Most photos have been virtually staged and digitally enhanced to showcase the home's potential and inspire thoughtful updates.** Midcentury character, architectural volume, and an exceptional setting come together at 211 Sumac Road, ideally located in Highland Park's desirable West Ridge neighborhood. Set along a picturesque, tree-lined street, this well-loved and thoughtfully cared-for 3-bedroom, 2.1-bath split-level has the kind of warmth and character that feels increasingly hard to find. Gorgeous vaulted ceilings create an airy sense of scale in the living room, while the home's easy, natural flow feels made for gathering-weekend dinners, celebrations, quiet mornings, and summer evenings that spill out onto the screened porch from the lower level recreation room. The primary suite features a private en-suite bath and walk-in closets, complemented by two additional bedrooms and an attached one-car garage. The location makes the lifestyle even more compelling-just moments from hidden-gem Woodridge Park and within walking distance of the new West Ridge Community Center, with convenient access to all that Highland Park has to offer like Ravinia and Rosewood Beach just to name a few. Zoned for Sherwood Elementary and Edgewood Middle School, with the added bonus choice of award-winning Deerfield or Highland Park High School. Lovingly maintained by its longtime owners, this estate sale presents a special opportunity for its next chapter. The home is being conveyed as-is, inviting its next owners to bring their own vision while building upon its authentic midcentury personality, beautiful architectural bones, and enduring sense of home.
Forest Ridge, located between Skokie Valley Road and the Ravinia District, is a residential and wooded Highland Park neighborhood with curving streets and mid-century homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Skokie Valley Road corridor, where trailheads, playing fields, and a steady rhythm of cyclists set the tone. Ranches and split-levels sit back from the road behind mature trees, giving blocks a quiet, park-like feel. The Skokie Valley Bike Path threads through daily routines, linking green space to nearby shopping and civic stops. Ravinia Festival and the Highland Park Golf Learning Center act as cultural and recreational anchors. Heller Nature Center adds a nature-forward counterpoint with prairie edges and forest preserve scenery.
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Offer insights
211 Sumac Rd · $549,000
$561K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $561K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
25 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
Seven total rooms
Wood-burning fireplace in the family room
Screened porch (16 x 14)
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms total
Master bedroom on the second level (16 x 17)
Two additional second-level bedrooms (13 x 10 and 13 x 11)
Two walk-in closets on the second level (each 5 x 5)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and one half bath
Kitchen
Kitchen with eating area/table space and pantry
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Laundry & utility
Laundry room (lower level)
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Carpet in living areas and bedrooms
Wood laminate in kitchen
Slate flooring in foyer
Luxury vinyl in lower-level family room
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Screened porch
Community features include park, tennis courts, curbs, sidewalks and paved streets
Home design
Detached single-family home
Split-level design
Fee simple ownership
Built approximately 61–70 years ago
Home built before 1978
Parking
Attached garage (1 garage space, 1 total parking space)
Construction
Brick construction
Utilities
Water from Lake Michigan and public supply
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Financial info
Special service area: No
Other
Property provides commuter bus and commuter train access; school bus service available
Electricity and solar
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,786 (+6.0%)
$49,275 + $95,841
$145,116
2024
$10,176 (+8.0%)
$49,275 + $95,841
$145,116
2023
$9,425 (−4.4%)
$46,455 + $90,356
$136,811
2022
$9,861 (+8.8%)
$41,874 + $81,446
$123,320
2021
$9,067 (+3.3%)
$46,001 + $74,384
$120,385
2020
$8,774 (+3.4%)
$44,467 + $71,903
$116,370
2019
$8,485 (−0.2%)
$44,259 + $71,567
$115,826
2018
$8,498 (+3.2%)
$49,217 + $71,466
$120,683
2017
$8,233 (+4.1%)
$49,217 + $71,466
$120,683
2016
$7,907 (+3.8%)
$48,933 + $71,054
$119,987
2015
$7,616 (−9.1%)
$46,585 + $67,645
$114,230
2013
$8,374 (+1.6%)
$42,136 + $70,955
$113,091
2012
$8,246 (+2.1%)
$43,229 + $72,796
$116,025
2011
$8,074 (−3.5%)
$43,896 + $73,920
$117,816
2010
$8,365 (+2.4%)
$53,997 + $83,062
$137,059
2008
$8,166 (+8.7%)
$57,224 + $88,027
$145,251
2007
$7,514
$55,181 + $84,884
$140,065
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1956
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,619
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,619
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-34-408-013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R6
Medium Density Residential District
This zoning district provides for medium 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
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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15
38
21
53
33
59
42
64
47
78
61
83
67
80
66
75
60
66
50
50
38
36
23
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
4.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 211 Sumac Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $625,000 and $1,185,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $625K to $1.2M.