Move in ready! Don't miss this beautifully maintained brick home located in a prime East Highland Park-Braeside location. So many recent updates including a brand new roof (2018). Drive down this beautiful tree lined street & fall in love. The eat in kitchen includes a breakfast bar, top of the line SS appliances, white cabinets & farmhouse sink. First floor also boasts a large living room with fireplace, charming office, formal dining room & a stunning family room which overlooks the professionally landscaped fenced in yard. Master Bedroom has recently been expanded to include a state of the art master bath with heated marble floors and a deluxe steam multi spray shower as well as fabulous walk in closet. Other recent updates include new windows, refinished floors, expanded basement bedroom, updated baths, new fence and much more. This home has it all. Steps from so many wonderful places-Ravinia Music Festival, Metra, Rosewood Beach, Botanic Garden & schools just to name a few
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$480Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Susan Burklin• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Barb Hondros
Bought with Ron Knoll• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Impeccably cared for brick Georgian in prime Braeside/East Highland Park location. Beautiful tree lined street. Great architectural details. Updated eat-in kitchen with all new SS appliances, white cabinetry and farmhouse sink. An office on first floor with floor to ceiling built-ins. Contemporary lighting. Professionally landcaped, fenced yard. New windows, HVAC, and more. Near Ravinia Festival, school, train.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08601451
Aug 6, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jun 12, 2014
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Jun 10, 2014
Contingent
—
May 1, 2014
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Aug 2, 2006
Sold
$824,000
$313/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 30, 1999
Sold
$535,000
$203/sq ft
Public Records
May 18, 1994
Sold
$433,000
$165/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,372 (+5.2%)
$96,035 + $219,947
$315,982
2024
$25,066 (+6.4%)
$96,035 + $219,947
$315,982
2023
$23,556 (−0.8%)
$90,539 + $207,360
$297,899
2022
$23,743 (+8.4%)
$81,611 + $186,912
$268,523
2021
$21,906 (+3.3%)
$89,653 + $174,000
$263,653
2020
$21,197 (+3.5%)
$86,663 + $168,197
$254,860
2019
$20,478 (+23.8%)
$86,258 + $167,410
$253,668
2018
$16,541 (+3.2%)
$68,648 + $145,124
$213,772
2017
$16,035 (+3.6%)
$68,648 + $145,124
$213,772
2016
$15,478 (+3.0%)
$68,252 + $144,287
$212,539
2015
$15,030 (+13.9%)
$64,977 + $137,364
$202,341
2013
$13,193 (+2.8%)
$57,588 + $109,523
$167,111
2012
$12,837 (+2.3%)
$59,082 + $112,364
$171,446
2011
$12,552 (+10.8%)
$59,994 + $114,098
$174,092
2010
$11,329 (+2.6%)
$71,851 + $106,380
$178,231
2008
$11,043 (+9.2%)
$76,146 + $112,738
$188,884
2007
$10,116
$73,427 + $108,713
$182,140
Tax history for 596 Braeside Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,372 (+5.2%)
$96,035 + $219,947
$315,982
2024
$25,066 (+6.4%)
$96,035 + $219,947
$315,982
2023
$23,556 (−0.8%)
$90,539 + $207,360
$297,899
2022
$23,743 (+8.4%)
$81,611 + $186,912
$268,523
2021
$21,906 (+3.3%)
$89,653 + $174,000
$263,653
2020
$21,197 (+3.5%)
$86,663 + $168,197
$254,860
2019
$20,478 (+23.8%)
$86,258 + $167,410
$253,668
2018
$16,541 (+3.2%)
$68,648 + $145,124
$213,772
2017
$16,035 (+3.6%)
$68,648 + $145,124
$213,772
2016
$15,478 (+3.0%)
$68,252 + $144,287
$212,539
2015
$15,030 (+13.9%)
$64,977 + $137,364
$202,341
2013
$13,193 (+2.8%)
$57,588 + $109,523
$167,111
2012
$12,837 (+2.3%)
$59,082 + $112,364
$171,446
2011
$12,552 (+10.8%)
$59,994 + $114,098
$174,092
2010
$11,329 (+2.6%)
$71,851 + $106,380
$178,231
2008
$11,043 (+9.2%)
$76,146 + $112,738
$188,884
2007
$10,116
$73,427 + $108,713
$182,140
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,507 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
3,537
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-36-420-002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 17X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 18X11
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 14X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 12X9
In Basement
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Steam Shower, Double Sink
Bathroom(s) in Basement
Living Room Information
Size: 25X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Family Room Information
Size: 24X13
On Main Level
Window Blinds
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 16X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 18X13
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Eating Area (Table Space), Island
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds
Laundry Room Information
Size: 16X14
In Basement
Additional Rooms Information
Office, Recreation Room
Full Basement
Partially Finished Basement
Unfinished Attic
Additional Room #1 Information
Office
Size: 12X9
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds
Additional Room #2 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 26X13
In Basement
Equipment
Double Oven, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
In Living Room, In Basement
Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring, Heated Floors
Heating & Cooling
Radiators
SpacePak Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 81-90 Years
Brick Exterior
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Rolled)
Property Features
Patio, Storm/Screen Windows
Lot Information
Dimensions: 70X150
Less Than .25 Acre
Fenced Yard, Professionally Landscaped
Property Information
# of Rooms: 10
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 16364200020000
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $16,034.59
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
Location
School Information
Elementary School: BRAESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District: 112
Junior High: EDGEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Junior High District: 112
High School: HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL
High School District: 113
Location Information
Township: MORAINE
Corporate Limits: HIGHLAND PARK
Directions: Green Bay to Cherokee E to Indian Tree S to Braeside, E
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,537
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,507 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Lake County
APN: 16-36-420-002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
Braeside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Edgewood Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Highland Park High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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
3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.20M – $1.45M
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