Expanded and renovated in 2008, this two-story prairie-style executive home offers over 9,000 square feet of finished living area across three levels, all easily accessible by a centrally located elevator or stairs, and is situated on over an acre of wooded property along a quiet, private road in Highland Park. The home offers exceptional flexibility with spaces ideal for a variety of lifestyles, hobbies, and extended living arrangements. The home is perfectly centered on over an acre of fully landscaped property with old-growth oak, pine, maple, and a variety of other trees with an endless supply of firewood for the three wood-burning fireplaces with gas starters. The main floor has 10-foot ceilings and was designed for one-floor living. It features a large primary bedroom opening up to a south-facing tropical solarium, a huge walk-in closet, large primary bath with dual sinks, over 10 lineal feet of deep mirrored medicine cabinets, Infinity soaking tub, oversized walk-in shower, and a separate toilet and bidet room. The extra-large kitchen features custom teak cabinetry with full-depth pot drawers, deep upper cabinets, granite tops, and a 6-burner Thermador commercial gas range with griddle, warming trays, and full-size lighted range hood. The kitchen also features a large food-preparation island with granite top, under-counter refrigerator, wine cooler, beverage center, and l teak base cabinets. A second island has counter seating for ten. A large walk-in pantry and a second full kitchen are seamlessly connected to the main kitchen, facilitating large gatherings and specialty cooking. The kitchen and dining area open up onto a large outside concrete deck for outside dining and evening fires overlooking the oversized back yard. The second floor features 9 foot ceilings, a large office and living, study, or hobby area, an ensuite guest room with outside patio, a second guest bedroom with shared bath that has a jacuzzi tub, a large potential second primary suite with an outside patio, a bonus room that is pre-plumbed for an additional bathroom, and an additional bedroom. The expanded lower-level features 8' 6" ceilings, a large, mirrored gym with oak flooring on sleepers, an adjoining full bath and steam room, a separate movie room, and a huge storage area with heavy-duty shelving units. The infrastructure includes 400-amp electrical service, a new 6-inch sewer line, copper water service, three dual sump pumps (120v and 12v with battery backups). The property also features a separate 1,440-square-foot, fully finished building with 10-foot ceilings, an 8-foot-high double garage door with parking for two vehicles, three 8-by-12-foot storage rooms, and a 360-square-foot studio apartment. An additional versatile 12-by-22-foot flex space is ideal for hobbies, projects, a workshop, or extra storage-or could potentially be incorporated into the studio apartment for additional living space. The home features convenient commuting, with access to US Route 41, the Fort Sheridan Metra line, restaurants, shopping, and community events of Highland Park and Highwood. A truly unique home offering privacy, scale, and thoughtful design in a prime Highland Park location.
Buena Woods, located between Skokie Valley Road and the Skokie River corridor, is a residential and wooded Highland Park neighborhood with curving streets and a quiet, park-like setting. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Skokie Valley Road and Old Elm Road junction, where traffic thins into trailheads, playing fields, and the green edge of the preserve. Housing reads as mid-century ranches and updated colonials set back behind mature trees and broad lawns. The Skokie Valley Trail frames daily routines with long, straight miles for cycling and running. Nearby, the Highland Park Golf Learning Center and Sunset Valley Golf Club add a low-key sports cadence. Ravinia Festival and the Highland Park Public Library anchor culture a short drive east.
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Market insights
3464 Old Mill Rd · $1,495,000
DAYS ON MARKET
163 days
The average home goes pending in 50 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,495,000
Median sale price in this area is $449,071. (70% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Elevator
Open floorplan
Separate dining room
12 total rooms
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms (one on the first floor, others on the second)
Bathrooms
5 full baths
1 half bath
Bathrooms include double sinks, bidet, and soaking tub
Basement contains additional bathroom(s)
Kitchen
Main kitchen with breakfast bar and island
Butler pantry and walk-in pantry
Granite counters
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry with sink
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in primary living areas and master suite
Carpet in several bedrooms and office
Porcelain tile on balconies/porches
Granite flooring noted in a secondary kitchen area
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning with zoned cooling
Exterior features
Patio
Mature trees and landscaped grounds
Home design
Detached single-family home
2-story residence
Fee simple ownership
Rebuilt in 2008 with significant rehab work completed in 2007
Built originally 71–80 years ago
Home was built before 1978
Parking
Approximately 4 to 5 garage spaces
Attached and detached garages
Garage owned with garage door opener
Additional gravel parking
Construction
Stucco and stone exterior
Asphalt roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service rated 400 amp or greater
HOA & community
Annual association fee of $300 (includes other services)
Paved streets in the community
Other
Property not currently leased
Electricity and solar
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This zoning district provides for low 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
0% 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
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 13% for direct sun exposure in Highland Park. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 3464 Old Mill Rd
$1,410,136
$85K under list price of $1.50M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 3 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.3M to $1.6M.