Step into a 3,052 SF haven of quality and style. This updated home impresses right from the curb with its grand double-door entry and exquisite mahogany garage. The sunlit foyer opens to a spacious living room, currently a music room outfitted with custom acoustic treatments, and flows into a separate dining room. Insulated glass sliding doors from both rooms open to an elevated deck overlooking a beautiful pond perfect for bird watching. A 2021-renovated family room boasting a fireplace, skylights, and a pegged hardwood floor connects to a chef's dream kitchen equipped with top-tier Stainless Steel appliances-a Sub-Zero fridge, Viking double oven, Wolf stove, and Miele dishwasher included. A convenient first-floor laundry and powder room add to the home's functionality. Upstairs, indulge in a lavish primary suite complete with under-vanity lighting, skylights, a large whirlpool tub, separate glass shower, and a walk-in closet also bathed in natural light. Three additional large bedrooms and a hall bath with double sinks and a skylight complete the second floor. Downstairs, a finished basement offers a cozy recreation room with a new acoustical ceiling, wifi LED smart lights, fireplace, and sliders to a charming flagstone patio overlooking a landscaped native-plant garden and pond. An attached 2.5 car garage and new roof and gutters (2023) cap off this exceptional home. Location is key-walk to downtown Highwood, restaurants, cafes, parks, schools, Metra, and the tranquil Fort Sheridan Nature Preserve leading to Lake Michigan. Explore neighborhood trails and bike paths and discover your new favorite place.
CLICK VIDEO ICON! Fabulous. Quality Construction. One Owner Updated Brick Colonial with great curb appeal! Move in and enjoy this 3,052 SF beautiful home. Lovely and inviting entry door and foyer. Large living room with slider to upper deck. Separate dining room also with slider to upper deck. The family room is off the kitchen with a full wall fireplace and 2 skylights. Beautiful large eat in kitchen with SS top of the line appliances (Sub Zero, Viking, Wolf, Miele). There is a first floor laundry room and a powder room. The second floor has the primary bedroom and full primary bathroom with under vanity lighting and 2 skylights and the walk in closet has a skylight. There are 3 large family bedrooms and a full hall bath with double sinks and skylight. The basement is full and finished with a recreation room with a fireplace, an office and sliders to access the lovely deck overlooking beautiful backyard and loads of storage. There is an attached 2 1/2 car. The Home is Brick and Hardee Board. Close to Restaurants, Parks, Schools, Metra and wonderful Lake Michigan.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,098 (+5.4%)
$59,421 + $201,190
$260,611
2024
$20,016 (+6.8%)
$59,421 + $201,190
$260,611
2023
$18,742 (+14.2%)
$56,021 + $189,677
$245,698
2022
$16,412 (+11.7%)
$50,497 + $170,973
$221,470
2021
$14,695 (+3.3%)
$55,474 + $132,605
$188,079
2020
$14,221 (+3.4%)
$53,624 + $128,183
$181,807
2019
$13,747 (−4.6%)
$53,373 + $127,583
$180,956
2018
$14,411 (+3.2%)
$74,723 + $122,317
$197,040
2017
$13,965 (+1.0%)
$74,723 + $122,317
$197,040
2016
$13,823 (+3.2%)
$74,292 + $121,612
$195,904
2015
$13,389 (+2.6%)
$70,727 + $115,777
$186,504
2013
$13,044 (+2.8%)
$53,811 + $111,283
$165,094
2012
$12,692 (−6.6%)
$55,207 + $114,170
$169,377
2011
$13,587 (−1.6%)
$58,442 + $129,319
$187,761
2010
$13,813 (+2.6%)
$73,385 + $142,638
$216,023
2008
$13,461 (+9.2%)
$77,771 + $151,164
$228,935
2007
$12,322
$74,995 + $145,767
$220,762
Tax history for 673 Old Trail Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,098 (+5.4%)
$59,421 + $201,190
$260,611
2024
$20,016 (+6.8%)
$59,421 + $201,190
$260,611
2023
$18,742 (+14.2%)
$56,021 + $189,677
$245,698
2022
$16,412 (+11.7%)
$50,497 + $170,973
$221,470
2021
$14,695 (+3.3%)
$55,474 + $132,605
$188,079
2020
$14,221 (+3.4%)
$53,624 + $128,183
$181,807
2019
$13,747 (−4.6%)
$53,373 + $127,583
$180,956
2018
$14,411 (+3.2%)
$74,723 + $122,317
$197,040
2017
$13,965 (+1.0%)
$74,723 + $122,317
$197,040
2016
$13,823 (+3.2%)
$74,292 + $121,612
$195,904
2015
$13,389 (+2.6%)
$70,727 + $115,777
$186,504
2013
$13,044 (+2.8%)
$53,811 + $111,283
$165,094
2012
$12,692 (−6.6%)
$55,207 + $114,170
$169,377
2011
$13,587 (−1.6%)
$58,442 + $129,319
$187,761
2010
$13,813 (+2.6%)
$73,385 + $142,638
$216,023
2008
$13,461 (+9.2%)
$77,771 + $151,164
$228,935
2007
$12,322
$74,995 + $145,767
$220,762
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
4,082
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-15-109-004
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: 2.5
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower