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Highwood, IL 60040,281 Michigan AVE
Highwood, IL 60040,281 Michigan AVE
Highwood, IL 60040,281 Michigan AVE
Highwood, IL 60040,281 Michigan AVE
Highwood, IL 60040,281 Michigan AVE
Highwood, IL 60040,281 Michigan AVE
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Michael Bempah

Michael Bempah

The Bempah Group

+1(630) 206-9116
$ 1,025,000
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3 Beds

4 Baths

3,600 SqFt

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$ 1,025,000
Est. payment | /mo
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3 Beds

4 Baths

3,600 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Pending

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,600 sqft

Price per Sqft $284

MLS Listing ID 12425587

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 4

Year Built 1978

Annual Tax Amount $14,783

Tax Year 2023

Lot Dimensions 106X165

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Stunning home situated on the first green of Highland Parks prestigious Exmoor golf course- Beautiful custom-built Lanon stone and stucco home on the market for the first time since it was built. Perfectly positioned on a quiet cul-de-sac in Highwood, it offers panoramic views of Exmoor Country Club and direct access to scenic preserve walking trails. With over 3,600 sq ft plus a full basement, this home features 3 spacious bedrooms (with potential for a main-floor suite) and 4 full baths. The upper-level primary suite is a private retreat with a fireplace sitting room, two walk-in closets, and sweeping golf course views. The luxurious en suite bath includes a jetted tub and custom dual-head shower. Warm wood floors and rich custom paneling enhance the main floor, where you will find a sun-drenched four-season sunroom, a handsome office, a generous dining room with French doors to a large patio, and a cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace. The spacious kitchen is ideal for entertaining, with a breakfast nook opening to the patio, a walk-in pantry, and a mudroom leading to the attached 2-car garage. The lower level offers even more living space, featuring a large rec room, wet bar, exercise room, and abundant storage. Brand new cedar roof installed 6 months ago, generator, and sprinkler system for the ultimate convenience. Full of character and charm, this home is just moments from Highwoods vibrant restaurants, lakefront, festivals, and Metra. A true retreat in a truly special town. Be sure to click on the exclusive video to see the amazing grounds of this home!

Location

State IL

County Lake

Area Highwood

Rooms

Basement Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access, Full

Interior

Interior Features Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplace Y

Laundry Upper Level

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Roof Type Shake

Building

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Stucco,Stone, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan, Public

Level or Stories 2 Stories

Structure Type Stucco,Stone

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Wayne Thomas Elementary School

Middle Schools Northwood Junior High School

High Schools Highland Park High School

School District 112 , 112, 113

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

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Listed by Mara Hitchmough • Compass
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Michael Bempah

Broker | License ID: 475.175881

+1(630) 206-9116

50 S Main St, Naperville, IL, 60540, USA

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