Just Listed! Welcome to 970 Windsor Rd, a charming and thoughtfully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod in a desirable Highland Park neighborhood within the award-winning Deerfield School District. You are welcomed by a gracious front porch and step inside to a flexible floor plan with great flow! The light-filled family room with a wood-burning fireplace seamlessly opens into an updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and a spacious eat-in dining area with a built-in island and seating, plus enjoy the easy access to the rear patio - perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The first floor offers a convenient primary bedroom, full bath, and an additional bedroom or optional office. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms with great closet space and abundant natural light, along with a beautifully renovated full bathroom with a shower/tub combo. The basement provides excellent additional living space - ideal for a playroom, recreation room, or secondary family room, alongside a dedicated laundry area and separate storage/workroom. Step outside to enjoy a large backyard with a brick-paver patio, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the 2 car detached garage and convenient side-entrance from the driveway. This home has been meticulously maintained and loved, with many updates including: new roof (2018), copper plumbing throughout, driveway replacement and fencing (2020), updated 2nd floor bath (2021), and extensive exterior improvements including new siding, insulation, gutters with guards, new windows, and doors (2024). Located in a sought-after community, you will love being close to schools, parks, downtown Highland Park, and Deerfield Village!
Est. $4,102 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 970 Windsor Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12617664
May 26, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$590,000
Apr 20, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09496061
May 2, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$373,000
Mar 12, 2017
Contingent
—
Mar 9, 2017
Price Changed
$374,000
Feb 6, 2017
Listed (New)
$379,900
+10
Deerfield Schools! Closing Cost Credit of $2,000 for buyer under contract by 3/31! Highland Park address on a quiet neighborhood street and award winning Deerfield District 109 K-8th schools! You have your choice of Deerfield or Highland Park High Schools. A charming front porch welcomes you. The main floor features a wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors, a recently renovated kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances including a beverage refrigerator, two bedrooms and a renovated bathroom. Upstairs there are two more bedrooms and a bathroom with a tub. The basement has a large open recreation room and tons of storage! Brick paver patio, fenced in yard and 2 car garage. So much has been done to this home - come see it today!
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
# of Rooms: 8
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Gas Cooktop
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Family Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Building Information
Living Area Source: Not Reported
Age: 71-80 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 1627308010
Lot Information
Dimensions: 62 X 110 X 65 X 131
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Size Source: Other
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,970
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 109
Elementary School: Kipling Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 109
Middle Or Junior School: Alan B Shepard Middle School
High School District: 113
High School: Deerfield
Location Information
Township: West Deerfield
Corporate Limits: Highland Park
Directions: Deerfield Rd, West of 41 to Lilac/Ridge, South to Windsor
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,186
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,627 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Lake County
APN: 16-27-308-010
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: The Max Brothers
Around this home
Schools
Kipling Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Alan B Shepard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Deerfield High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
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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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Highland Park. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$642,000 – $777,000
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