Highwood, IL, Real Estate

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Highwood, Illinois, is a vibrant small city located on the North Shore of Lake Michigan, just 25 miles north of Chicago. Known for its rich Italian heritage, Highwood boasts a lively community with a charming downtown filled with unique restaurants, bars, and boutique shops. The city hosts popular events like the Highwood Evening Gourmet Market and the annual Pumpkin Fest, fostering a strong sense of community. With a population of around 5,400, Highwood offers a blend of historic charm and modern amenities, including beautiful parks and proximity to the scenic shores of Lake Michigan. Its welcoming atmosphere and cultural diversity make it a hidden gem in Lake County.

Highwood currently has 4 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $553,750, 2 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $587,450, 1 condo for sale with a list price of $599,900, and 1 lot for sale with a list price of $150,000. The average annual property tax for Highwood is $9,313.85.

Current Homes for Sale

Homes 4 for sale

Condos 1 for sale

Townhouses 2 for sale

Multi-unit 1 for sale

Lots/Land 1 for sale

Short Sales 0 for sale

Foreclosures 0 for sale

New Construction 1 for sale

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Schools

School	District	Level	Grades
Oak Terrace Elementary School	North Shore District 112	Elementary	K-5
Red Oak Elementary School	North Shore District 112	Elementary	K-5
Wayne Elementary School	School District U-46	Elementary	P-6
Wayne Thomas Elementary School	North Shore District 112	Elementary	K-5
Edgewood Middle School	North Shore District 112	Middle	6-8
Northwood Junior High School	North Shore District 112	Middle	6-8
Highland Park High School	Township High School District 113	High	9-12

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Train Stations

	Station	Line(s)	Address
	Fort Sheridan	Line(s): Union Pacific / North Line (UP-N)	461 Old Elm Rd., Highwood	View Commute
	Highwood	Line(s): Union Pacific / North Line (UP-N)	317 Green Bay Rd., Highwood	View Commute

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Buildings/Subdivisions

	Buildings/Subdivisions	Median Price
	430 Lake View 430 Lake View is a condo building in Highwood, Illinois. It currently has no homes for sale. 430 Lake View is a condo building built in 1980. 430 Lake View is located in Highwood, Illinois east of Sheridan Road and north of Walker Avenue. ... Read more
	500 Lakeview 500 Lakeview is a condo building in Highwood, Illinois. It currently has no homes for sale. 500 Lakeview is a 12 unit condo building built in 1988. 500 Lakeview is located in Highwood, Illinois east of Sheridan Road and north of Walker Avenue. ... Read more
	Fort Sheridan Fort Sheridan is a single-family home, townhouse, and condo community in Highwood, Illinois, built between 1956 and 2005. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,093 ft2 to 6,000 ft2. The average annual property tax for Fort Sheridan is $15,186.27. It is located in Lake County. Single family and attached homes built in the late 1990s and early 2000s and located in Highwood just east of Sheridan Road and north of 1st Street. ... Read more	Median Price: $830,000
	Webster Place Webster Place is a condo building in Highwood, Illinois. It currently has no homes for sale. Webster Place is a walk-up style townhouse community to be built in 2019. Webster Place is located in Highwood, Illinois east of Sheridan Road at 25 Clay Avenue and 20 Webster Avenue. ... Read more

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Market Trends

Highwood home sales for the month of June rose in volume by 600% when compared to last year, while the median sale price decreased by 5.7% from $435,000 to $410,000. House sales rose by 500%, while the median sale price decreased by 10.3% from $435,000 to $390,000. Townhouse sales stayed the same, while the median sale price stayed the same.

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$431,250	$348,625	$423,000	$441,000
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	New Homes For Sale This Week in Highwood: July 18th to July 24th - July 25, 2025 Highwood had 2 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, July 18 to Thursday, July 24, including including 1 single family home for sale with a list price ... continue reading
	Homes Just Sold in Highwood: July 15th to July 21st - July 22, 2025 Highwood had only 1 sale during the week of Tuesday, July 15 to Monday, July 21, including and it was a single family home for sale with a list price ... continue reading
	New Homes For Sale This Week in Highwood: July 11th to July 17th - July 18, 2025 Highwood had only 1 new home for sale during the week of Friday, July 11 to Thursday, July 17, including and it was a condo for sale with a list ... continue reading
	New Construction Homes For Sale This Week in Highwood: July 9th to July 15th - July 16, 2025 Highwood had only 1 new construction home during the week of Wednesday, July 9 to Tuesday, July 15, and it was a condo for sale with a list price of ... continue reading
	New Homes with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in Highwood: July 5th to July 11th - July 12, 2025 Highwood had 2 new homes for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, July 5 to Friday, July 11, including 2 single ... continue reading