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Off market aug 2025 for $287K

$412,263

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,856/mo

•

1,350

sq ft

540 Green Bay Rd, Highwood, IL 60040

About this home

Welcome to your perfect retreat! This cozy 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom bungalow is a hidden gem that combines comfort and convenience in one perfect package. This home offers easy access to the city-whether you're commuting for work or a weekend adventure, you'll love the quick and seamless commute. Dining, shopping, and entertainment options are just around the corner. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to downsize into something low-maintenance, this beauty is ready to welcome you home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

5,026 sq ftLot Size

$305Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Rafay Qamar • Real Broker LLC

Bought with Eugene Abbott • Baird & Warner

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12414021

Redfin Estimate

$412,263

$125K since sold in August 2025$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 26.6% lower than the average sale price ($562K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$420,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,263 sq ft
125 S Central Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$695,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,088 sq ft
2660 Saint Johns Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$569,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,878 sq ft
415 Bloom St, Highland Park, IL 60035
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$595,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,437 sq ft
2930 Warbler Pl, Highland Park, IL 60035
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$530,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,108 sq ft
328 Ashland Ave, Highwood, IL 60040

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$165,593

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$2,586/mo

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Market trends in 60040, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

4.4% MoM

Median sale price

$683K

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

69d

41 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$950,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
11 Rienzi Ln, Highwood, IL 60040
$640,000
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
27 Pleasant Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
$399,000
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
500 Lake View Ave Unit 2B, Highwood, IL 60040
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Sale history for 540 Green Bay Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12414021

Aug 27, 2025

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$287,500

$213/sq ft

Jul 26, 2025

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

Jul 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

$287,500

$213/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12308553

Jul 7, 2025

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12257115

Mar 1, 2025

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11992885

Aug 17, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Jul 17, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Jun 19, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Apr 30, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Feb 23, 2021

Sold

$225,000

$167/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 22, 2019

Sold

$150,000

$111/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10431359

Aug 3, 2019

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10269530

Jun 18, 2019

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09976859

Jul 12, 2018

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09939746

Jun 7, 2018

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08070613

May 29, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,398 (+5.0%)

$24,887 + $67,042

$91,929

2024

$7,049 (+6.5%)

$24,887 + $67,042

$91,929

2023

$6,617 (+6.8%)

$23,463 + $63,205

$86,668

2022

$6,194 (+7.9%)

$21,149 + $56,972

$78,121

2021

$5,740 (+2.4%)

$23,234 + $47,908

$71,142

2020

$5,605 (+3.1%)

$22,459 + $46,310

$68,769

2019

$5,438 (+19.0%)

$22,354 + $46,093

$68,447

2018

$4,569 (+2.4%)

$24,475 + $34,798

$59,273

2017

$4,464 (+4.0%)

$24,475 + $34,798

$59,273

2016

$4,293 (+2.2%)

$24,334 + $34,597

$58,931

2015

$4,202 (+6.9%)

$23,166 + $32,937

$56,103

2013

$3,931 (+2.5%)

$17,691 + $31,290

$48,981

2012

$3,835 (−12.3%)

$18,150 + $32,102

$50,252

2011

$4,372 (−7.3%)

$19,213 + $40,778

$59,991

2010

$4,716 (+3.5%)

$25,035 + $48,707

$73,742

2008

$4,557 (+9.4%)

$26,531 + $51,618

$78,149

2007

$4,167

$25,584 + $49,775

$75,359

Tax history for 540 Green Bay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,398 (+5.0%)

$24,887 + $67,042

$91,929

2024

$7,049 (+6.5%)

$24,887 + $67,042

$91,929

2023

$6,617 (+6.8%)

$23,463 + $63,205

$86,668

2022

$6,194 (+7.9%)

$21,149 + $56,972

$78,121

2021

$5,740 (+2.4%)

$23,234 + $47,908

$71,142

2020

$5,605 (+3.1%)

$22,459 + $46,310

$68,769

2019

$5,438 (+19.0%)

$22,354 + $46,093

$68,447

2018

$4,569 (+2.4%)

$24,475 + $34,798

$59,273

2017

$4,464 (+4.0%)

$24,475 + $34,798

$59,273

2016

$4,293 (+2.2%)

$24,334 + $34,597

$58,931

2015

$4,202 (+6.9%)

$23,166 + $32,937

$56,103

2013

$3,931 (+2.5%)

$17,691 + $31,290

$48,981

2012

$3,835 (−12.3%)

$18,150 + $32,102

$50,252

2011

$4,372 (−7.3%)

$19,213 + $40,778

$59,991

2010

$4,716 (+3.5%)

$25,035 + $48,707

$73,742

2008

$4,557 (+9.4%)

$26,531 + $51,618

$78,149

2007

$4,167

$25,584 + $49,775

$75,359

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,027 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1956

Sq. Ft.

1,350

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-15-207-029

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: On Site, Owned

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 10

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 14

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 14 x 30

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 16

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Unfinished, Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Brick

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: Yes
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 16152070290000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 5376
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,194
Tax Year: 2022

Financial Information
Finance Code: Other
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 112
Middle Or Junior School District: 112
High School District: 113

Location Information
Township: Moraine
Corporate Limits: Highwood
Directions: one block west of Sheridan Road

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,350
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,027 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Lake County
APN: 16-15-207-029

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Around this home

Schools

Wayne Thomas Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Northwood Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Highland Park High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

0% 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

Highwood, IL • 60040

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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3.3 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$392,000 – $475,000

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Home values near 540 Green Bay Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
542 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2664 Sq. Ft.	$481,663

Address	Redfin Estimate
532 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1579 Sq. Ft.	$386,851

Address	Redfin Estimate
538 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1167 Sq. Ft.	—

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