Sophisticated elegance paired with timeless design, this incredible home truly has it all! Before entering, take a moment to admire the stunning brick front exterior and the premium lot that backs to a walking path and wooded conservation area for ultimate relaxation and privacy. Enjoy entertaining your friends and family in the open concept floor plan with vaulted ceilings, large windows & plenty of natural sunlight. The gleaming hardwood floors welcome you inside the grand two-story foyer and flow effortlessly past the formal dining room and into a spacious great room with a cozy fireplace for those cold wintry nights. The updated kitchen is sure to impress with 42" cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and an eating area. The spacious master bedroom boasts a large walk-in closet and a private ensuite bath with the ultimate resort-style shower! Completing the first floor is 2 additional bedrooms with ceiling fans and two-tiered closet systems. Plus, another stylish full bathroom. Next, make your way downstairs to the huge & INCREDIBLE fully finished walk-out basement that adds another 2,100 square feet of finished living space. That's 4,200 finished square footage overall! This impressive space has high ceilings and recessed lighting and features a huge rec/game room, beautiful custom bar area, French doors leading to another entertaining area and 2nd FULL kitchen, extra storage, 4th bedroom and another full bathroom. WOW!!! The sliding glass doors lead outside to the private patio and professionally landscaped backyard. Don't forget the oversized, maintenance-free and south facing composite deck with a Sunsetter awning upstairs. This space overlooks the serene conservation area and showcases the tranquility of your surroundings. This dream home also has a heated 3+ car garage and an oversized driveway. Since purchasing the home in 2017, the owner has put in just under $100K in updates. So, what's new? The better question is what's not, but here goes. The following have all been updated since 2017: roof, gutters, downspouts, high efficiency furnace, AC, humidifier with high capacity UV air sterilizer, thermostat with Wi-Fi control, two-tiered closet systems in all the bedrooms, all new appliances, custom wet bar, all new lighting including recessed lights & chandeliers, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, ceiling tiles in the basement, vinyl plank flooring in the basement, new carpet (in the basement, master bedroom and guest bedroom), two kitchen island cabinets, upgraded attic insulation, Levolor blinds, custom draperies, updated laundry room with new washer, dryer, sink, storage cabinets & hanging rack, freshly painted throughout and SO MUCH MORE! Please ask to see the entire list of updates. There's way too many! All of this and in a great location! Walking distance to highly sought after elementary and middle schools and top-rated Grayslake Central High School! Prepare to fall in love! This home is where your happily ever after begins!
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
9,147 sq ftLot Size
$123Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Sherri Esenberg• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Listed by Michael Esenberg• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Beautiful Brick front ranch has premium location backing to wooded preserve with walking trails for ultimate privacy. 3+ car garage and an oversized driveway. Hardwood entry flows right past the formal dining room and into a bright great room with tons of windows & a cozy fireplace to entertain by. Updated kitchen will make any cook happy to be there! Large master suite with walk in closet and private full bath with the ultimate walk in shower! But wait! There's more! Full finished walk out basement that makes this over 4200 sq feet of living space. Huge rec/game room with high ceilings, recessed lights and a full kitchen PLUS a 4th bdrm with full bath. Sliders lead to private patio, or head back upstairs to enjoy your oversized deck. Need more? There is still storage space! Nothing was overlooked to make this house a home, and it can all be yours!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,243 (+9.0%)
$21,902 + $112,307
$134,209
2023
$13,070 (+17.2%)
$19,965 + $102,372
$122,337
2022
$11,150 (+7.0%)
$18,293 + $93,799
$112,092
2021
$10,419 (−2.0%)
$18,745 + $74,196
$92,941
2020
$10,627 (−3.9%)
$18,088 + $71,597
$89,685
2019
$11,055 (+7.3%)
$17,012 + $67,338
$84,350
2018
$10,305 (+5.6%)
$16,232 + $61,608
$77,840
2017
$9,758 (+0.8%)
$16,232 + $61,608
$77,840
2016
$9,683
$15,722 + $55,068
$70,790
2015
$9,680 (+5.2%)
$14,932 + $52,301
$67,233
2013
$9,202 (+5.4%)
$13,664 + $48,162
$61,826
2012
$8,729 (+16.1%)
$14,637 + $50,357
$64,994
2011
$7,517 (−15.1%)
$16,371 + $56,955
$73,326
2010
$8,854 (+3.0%)
$19,215 + $63,698
$82,913
2008
$8,598 (−6.4%)
$22,001 + $72,147
$94,148
2007
$9,186
$22,698 + $77,518
$100,216
Tax history for 455 W Highplains Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,243 (+9.0%)
$21,902 + $112,307
$134,209
2023
$13,070 (+17.2%)
$19,965 + $102,372
$122,337
2022
$11,150 (+7.0%)
$18,293 + $93,799
$112,092
2021
$10,419 (−2.0%)
$18,745 + $74,196
$92,941
2020
$10,627 (−3.9%)
$18,088 + $71,597
$89,685
2019
$11,055 (+7.3%)
$17,012 + $67,338
$84,350
2018
$10,305 (+5.6%)
$16,232 + $61,608
$77,840
2017
$9,758 (+0.8%)
$16,232 + $61,608
$77,840
2016
$9,683
$15,722 + $55,068
$70,790
2015
$9,680 (+5.2%)
$14,932 + $52,301
$67,233
2013
$9,202 (+5.4%)
$13,664 + $48,162
$61,826
2012
$8,729 (+16.1%)
$14,637 + $50,357
$64,994
2011
$7,517 (−15.1%)
$16,371 + $56,955
$73,326
2010
$8,854 (+3.0%)
$19,215 + $63,698
$82,913
2008
$8,598 (−6.4%)
$22,001 + $72,147
$94,148
2007
$9,186
$22,698 + $77,518
$100,216
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,126 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
3,692
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
10-05-104-028
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Feb 26, 2024 • Final
Counter based permit - electrical upgrade/service
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s), Heated Garage
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 16X15
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 16X11
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 11X14
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 14X12
In Walk-out Basement
Carpet Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Master Bath
Separate Shower
Bathroom(s) in Basement
Living Room Information
Size: 20X16
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 14X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 15X13
Eating Area (Table Space), Island
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Laundry Room Information
Size: 5X12
On Main Level
Other Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Eating Area, 2nd Kitchen, Foyer, Great Room, Sitting Room