STUNNING CONTEMPORARY HOME WITH ALMOST 3,000 SQ. FT. PLUS A FULL FINISHED BASEMENT IN A BEAUTIFUL HIGHLAND PARK SETTING! HOME IS ON AN INLET ROAD--NOT DIRECTLY ON HALF DAY RD. THIS SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM, 3.1 BATH PROPERTY FEATURES AN OPEN AND INVITING FLOOR PLAN WITH MODERN FINISHES THROUGHOUT. THE LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN OPENS TO A GENEROUS DINING AREA WITH EXPANSIVE GLASS DOORS THAT FRAME BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE SCENIC BACKYARD. THE DINING AREA FLOWS SEAMLESSLY INTO THE FAMILY ROOM, CREATING THE PERFECT SPACE FOR EVERYDAY LIVING AND ENTERTAINING. A FLEXIBLE 4TH BEDROOM ON THE MAIN LEVEL CAN ALSO SERVE AS A PRIVATE HOME OFFICE. THE DRAMATIC CURVED STAIRCASE LEADS TO THE SECOND FLOOR WHERE YOU WILL FIND A SPACIOUS LOFT AREA IDEAL FOR AN OFFICE, DEN, OR ADDITIONAL LIVING SPACE. LARGE PRIMARY SUITE WITH OVERSIZED CLOSET. STEP OUTSIDE TO A LARGE WOOD DECK OVERLOOKING A PRIVATE AND SPACIOUS YARD-PERFECT FOR RELAXING OR ENTERTAINING WHILE ENJOYING THE SERENE VIEWS. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE FRESHLY PAINTED INTERIORS, NEWLY REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS, AND NEWER MECHANICALS INCLUDING THE ROOF AND FURNACE. ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE A 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE AND A FULL FINISHED BASEMENT OFFERING EVEN MORE LIVING SPACE AND TONS OF STORAGE. IDEALLY LOCATED CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, PARKS, SHOPPING, AND TRANSPORTATION. A BEAUTIFUL AND WELL-MAINTAINED HOME IN A HIGHLY DESIRABLE HIGHLAND PARK LOCATION!
Est. $5,321 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 980 Half Day Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Aug 25, 2026
Sold
$808,000
$269/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12683912
Aug 12, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$807,974
$269/sq ft
Jul 28, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Jul 19, 2026
Price Changed
$850,000
$283/sq ft
Jun 20, 2026
Listed (Active)
$875,000
$292/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12483321
Jun 20, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Apr 22, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Apr 9, 2026
Price Changed
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11395677
Jun 30, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$634,000
$211/sq ft
Jun 8, 2022
Pending
—
May 10, 2022
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
May 5, 2022
Listed (Active)
$649,000
$216/sq ft
+34
BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL 5-BR CUSTOM BUILT HOME W/STUNNING NATURE PRESERVE VIEWS. HOME WAS BUILT IN 1996 ON A UNIQUE LOCATION CAPTURING THE BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF POND, (WHICH USED TO BE A GOLF COURSE). ENTERING THE CUL-DE-SAC STREET, YOU WILL ARRIVE AT THIS SPACIOUS HOME BUILT FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND/OR PEACEFUL LIFESTYLE ENJOYING THE NATURE IN YOUR BACK YARD. ENTERING THE FOYER, AN ELEGANT CURVED STAIRCASE WELCOMES YOU INTO THIS ELEGANT 4,302 SQ.FT. HOME OFFERING MANY UNIQUE FEATURES: OPEN CONCEPT FLOORPLAN, HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT, LIVING ROOM W/GAS FIREPLACE, WET BAR, FRENCH DOORS OPENING TO THE LARGE DECK OVERLOOKING THE BEAUTIFUL BACK YARD WITH A MILLION DOLLAR VIEW. 1ST FLOOR BR, EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH ISLAND, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, PANTRY, SLIDING DOORS TO THE DECK. 2ND FLOOR FEATURES OPEN LOFT AREA W/CURVED WALLS AND UNIQUE ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES, SKYLIGHT AND LOTS OF WINDOWS W/GORGEOUS VIEWS OF THE NATURE, TALL VAULTED CEILINGS. LARGE MASTER BEDROOM W/BATHROOM SUITE FEATURING JACUZZI, STAND-UP SHOWER, DOUBLE BOWL SINK, SKYLIGHT, WALK-IN CLOSET W/SKYLIGHT. NICE BALCONY OFF MASTER BEDROOM W/POND VIEWS. BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED BASEMENT W/HUGE REC ROOM, A BEDROOM, A RELAXING SAUNA AND SPA BATH, WORKOUT ROOM, ART/STUDIO/CRAFTROOM & ADDITIONAL STORAGE. LARGE DECK OPENING TO THE BEAUTIFUL BACK YARD. AMAZING SUNSETS CAN BE CAPTURES FROM THIS UNIQUE LOCATION! RECENT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE 2 NEW HOT WATER HEATERS, NEWER FURNICE (2020), NEW ROOF 2019. CONVENIENT LOCATION TO HIGHWAY(41), SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS, PARKS, CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN, HIGHLAND PARK BEACH, ETC. TOP RATED SCHOOLS. COME TAKE A LOOK AND FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS RESORT-LIKE HOME NESTED IN NATURE PRESERVES IN DESIRABLE HIGHLAND PARK!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11114639
Oct 21, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Sep 2, 2021
Price Changed
*
Aug 9, 2021
Price Changed
*
Jun 21, 2021
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Jan 24, 1996
Sold
$100,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,938 (+5.2%)
$32,116 + $254,602
$286,718
2024
$22,753 (+6.4%)
$32,116 + $254,602
$286,718
2023
$21,383 (+16.2%)
$30,278 + $240,032
$270,310
2022
$18,403 (+8.4%)
$27,292 + $216,362
$243,654
2021
$16,980 (+9.4%)
$29,982 + $174,277
$204,259
2020
$15,515 (+3.5%)
$28,982 + $168,465
$197,447
2019
$14,997 (+7.3%)
$28,846 + $167,677
$196,523
2018
$13,980 (+3.2%)
$39,771 + $151,786
$191,557
2017
$13,547 (+3.9%)
$39,771 + $151,786
$191,557
2016
$13,037 (−5.8%)
$39,542 + $150,911
$190,453
2015
$13,839 (+30.2%)
$37,645 + $155,011
$192,656
2013
$10,632 (+2.7%)
$31,749 + $103,971
$135,720
2012
$10,348 (+2.2%)
$32,572 + $106,669
$139,241
2011
$10,121 (−20.9%)
$34,481 + $127,494
$161,975
2010
$12,797 (+4.6%)
$32,207 + $168,362
$200,569
2008
$12,230 (+5.8%)
$34,132 + $184,505
$218,637
2007
$11,555
$32,914 + $177,918
$210,832
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,349 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
4,079
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-15-308-005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
R6
Medium Density Residential District
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, Attached, Garage