This 4 bed, 2 bath southeast Highland Park mid-century home blends comfort and character with thoughtful updates. Light pours in from every angle of the spacious great room featuring soaring 10-foot vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, pecky cypress walls, gas fireplace with floor-to-ceiling brick surround, and top-down blinds. The dining area flows into an updated kitchen with two-toned cabinets, Italian granite counters, subway tile, stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry that doubles as a baker's nook. On the main level, you'll find 2 bedrooms with custom Closets by Design systems, an updated bath, and a 3-season sunroom that's perfect for lounging or additional office space. Upstairs offers 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath, while the newly finished basement provides 429 square feet of flexible space to use for a home office/tv room/craft space with built-in storage, recessed lighting, and a newer second fridge and washer/dryer. Outside, the fully fenced yard with mature trees and a brick paver patio is perfect for summer grilling and fall fire pits. Major updates include a brand new 30-year roof and gutters (2024), finished basement, new washer/dryer, new 200-amp electrical, yard drainage, and copper water supply lines (2023), EverDry waterproofing with transferable warranty and a new sump pump (2022). One-car garage included. Walk to the Braeside Metra, Botanic Garden, and nearby forest preserves, and only one mile to the lake. Ravinia is just one stop north. This is the kind of home that feels good from the moment you step inside. Well cared for, full of character, and ready for its next chapter!
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
9,753 sq ftLot Size
$386Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Deborah Libby• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Scott Stavish• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Alan May• Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12337079
Redfin Estimate
$826,217
$226K since sold in November 2025$8,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 23.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.08M) of 5 comparable homes.
This 4 bed, 2 bath southeast Highland Park mid-century home blends comfort and character with thoughtful updates. Light pours in from every angle of the spacious great room featuring soaring 10-foot vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, pecky cypress walls, gas fireplace with floor-to-ceiling brick surround, and top-down blinds. The dining area flows into an updated kitchen with two-toned cabinets, Italian granite counters, subway tile, stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry that doubles as a baker's nook. On the main level, you'll find 2 bedrooms with custom Closets by Design systems, an updated bath, and a 3-season sunroom that's perfect for lounging or additional office space. Upstairs offers 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath, while the newly finished basement provides 429 square feet of flexible space to use for a home office/tv room/craft space with built-in storage, recessed lighting, and a newer second fridge and washer/dryer. Outside, the fully fenced yard with mature trees and a brick paver patio is perfect for summer grilling and fall fire pits. Major updates include a brand new 30-year roof and gutters (2024), finished basement, new washer/dryer, new 200-amp electrical, yard drainage, and copper water supply lines (2023), EverDry waterproofing with transferable warranty and a new sump pump (2022). One-car garage included. Walk to the Braeside Metra, Botanic Garden, and nearby forest preserves, and only one mile to the lake. Ravinia is just one stop north. This is the kind of home that feels good from the moment you step inside. Well cared for, full of character, and ready for its next chapter!
Public Records
Jul 1, 2021
Sold
$425,000
$199/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11062358
Apr 22, 2021
Price Changed
$425,000
$199/sq ft
Apr 21, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$425,000
$199/sq ft
Dec 30, 2020
Listed (New)
$400,000
$187/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10924570
Dec 30, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Nov 4, 2020
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10792341
Oct 19, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Jul 23, 2020
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Apr 22, 2016
Sold
$330,000
$154/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09094938
Jan 22, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$330,000
$154/sq ft
Dec 18, 2015
Contingent
—
Dec 1, 2015
Listed (New)
$359,000
$168/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06972145
Aug 25, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jul 22, 2008
Listed
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06714413
Jul 22, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Oct 26, 2007
Listed
*
Public Records
Jul 24, 2002
Sold
$295,000
$138/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 12, 2000
Sold
$265,000
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,770 (+5.5%)
$78,912 + $118,047
$196,959
2024
$14,951 (+6.9%)
$78,912 + $118,047
$196,959
2023
$13,981 (+15.5%)
$74,396 + $111,292
$185,688
2022
$12,104 (+8.6%)
$67,060 + $100,317
$167,377
2021
$11,151 (+3.3%)
$73,669 + $66,744
$140,413
2020
$10,790 (+3.5%)
$71,212 + $64,518
$135,730
2019
$10,428 (+22.3%)
$70,879 + $64,216
$135,095
2018
$8,527 (+3.2%)
$55,875 + $60,328
$116,203
2017
$8,264 (+3.9%)
$55,875 + $60,328
$116,203
2016
$7,955 (+6.2%)
$55,553 + $59,980
$115,533
2015
$7,487 (−7.1%)
$52,887 + $78,246
$131,133
2013
$8,055 (+2.7%)
$49,759 + $54,589
$104,348
2012
$7,844 (+2.2%)
$51,050 + $56,005
$107,055
2011
$7,674 (−8.5%)
$51,838 + $56,869
$108,707
2010
$8,388 (+2.5%)
$63,166 + $70,319
$133,485
2008
$8,179 (+9.0%)
$66,942 + $74,522
$141,464
2007
$7,505
$64,552 + $71,862
$136,414
Tax history for 537 County Line Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,770 (+5.5%)
$78,912 + $118,047
$196,959
2024
$14,951 (+6.9%)
$78,912 + $118,047
$196,959
2023
$13,981 (+15.5%)
$74,396 + $111,292
$185,688
2022
$12,104 (+8.6%)
$67,060 + $100,317
$167,377
2021
$11,151 (+3.3%)
$73,669 + $66,744
$140,413
2020
$10,790 (+3.5%)
$71,212 + $64,518
$135,730
2019
$10,428 (+22.3%)
$70,879 + $64,216
$135,095
2018
$8,527 (+3.2%)
$55,875 + $60,328
$116,203
2017
$8,264 (+3.9%)
$55,875 + $60,328
$116,203
2016
$7,955 (+6.2%)
$55,553 + $59,980
$115,533
2015
$7,487 (−7.1%)
$52,887 + $78,246
$131,133
2013
$8,055 (+2.7%)
$49,759 + $54,589
$104,348
2012
$7,844 (+2.2%)
$51,050 + $56,005
$107,055
2011
$7,674 (−8.5%)
$51,838 + $56,869
$108,707
2010
$8,388 (+2.5%)
$63,166 + $70,319
$133,485
2008
$8,179 (+9.0%)
$66,942 + $74,522
$141,464
2007
$7,505
$64,552 + $71,862
$136,414
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R5
Moderate Density Residential District
This zoning district provides for 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
Jul 1, 2025 • Final
Fire prevention - special event, prescribed burn, tank removal
Remove an above-ground storage tank from the crawl space of a residential building.
Demolition
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 464
Basement Finish: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BRAESIDE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,140
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,305
Building Sq. Ft: 2,563
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: BRAESIDE LOT 58
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 330
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,753
Legal Lot Number: 58
Municipality Name: MORAINE TWP
Acres: 0.2239
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 65
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: MORAINE TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,140
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,753 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Lake County
APN: 16-36-420-024
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Braeside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Edgewood Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Highland Park High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$785,000 – $951,000
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