281 Michigan, Highwood IL 60040
$1,050,000

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Property Description

Elegant Custom Home with Breathtaking Golf Course Views A rare opportunity to own this stunning, 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. 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.

Features & Information

Key Details

  • List Price $1,050,000
  • Property Taxes $14,783
  • Square Feet 3600
  • Price/ Sq. Ft. $291.67
  • Year Built 1978
  • Parking Type Garage
  • Status Active

Rooms

  • Total Rooms 12
  • Basement F
  • Master Bedroom

  • Master Bath F
  • Room Size 19X12
  • Bedroom 2

  • Room Size 15X16
  • Floor Level 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 3

  • Room Size 12X15
  • Floor Level 2nd Level
  • Living Room

  • Room Size 16X16
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Family Room

  • Room Size 15X18
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Dining Room

  • Room Size 14X15
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Kitchen

  • Room Size 15X14
  • Kitchen Type Island,Breakfast Room
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Basement

  • Basement Description Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Walk-Up Access
  • Bathroom(s) in Basement Y

Additional Rooms

  • Additional Room 1

  • Additional Room Level Main Level
  • Additional Room 2

  • Additional Room 2 Name Mud
  • Additional Room Size 7X9
  • Additional Room Level Main Level

Interior Features

  • Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type Gas, Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning Central Air
  • Fireplace

  • # of Fireplaces 2

Exterior Features

  • Building Information

  • Age of Building 41-50 Years
  • Exterior Construction Stucco,Stone
  • Parking

  • Parking Garage
  • # of Cars 2
  • Garage Features Garage Door Opener(s)

Location

  • County Lake
  • Township Moraine
  • Corporate Limits Highwood
  • Directions to Property From Greenbay Head West On Prairie Avenue. Turn Left On South Central And Head South To Michigan.
  • Schools

  • Elementary School District 112
  • School Name Wayne Thomas Elementary S
  • Junior High District 112
  • School Name Northwood Junior High Sch
  • High School District: 113
  • School Name Highland Park High School
  • Property Taxes

  • Tax 14783
  • Tax Year 2023
  • Tax Exemptions Homeowner
  • Parcel Identification Number 16154330020000
  • Lot Information

  • Dimensions 106X165

Utilities

  • Sewer Sewer-Publ

Listed by Mara Hitchmough for Compass | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

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