1211 Highland Drive, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes
Listed by: kris bochenek
Office: berkshire hathaway homeservices starck real estate
MLS#:12574678
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$729,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$469.09
About this home
Updated ranch on a nearly half-acre lot with extensive mechanical improvements and exceptional outdoor space. The open-concept kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a large island, flowing directly into the main living area. A separate dining room with a wood-burning fireplace provides a warm and inviting space for gatherings. The finished basement expands the living space with a large family room featuring an electric fireplace, a full bathroom, and a cemented crawlspace offering excellent storage. Recent updates include a roof (2021), fence (2017), HVAC system (2019), updated 200-amp electrical panel, and a new driveway (2023). The home is also equipped with a whole-house generator with an additional wind turbine for supplemental power, providing extra reliability. A new water pump and water softener were installed in 2025. The deep backyard offers exceptional space for entertaining, gardening, or everyday enjoyment, featuring fruit trees, garden space, room for chickens, mature trees, a detached pergola, fire pit, and storage shed. A heated two-car garage adds comfort and convenience year-round. Move-in ready with thoughtful updates, strong mechanicals, and unique outdoor amenities.
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Home facts
- Year built:1958
- Listing ID #:12574678
- Added:11 day(s) ago
- Updated:March 10, 2026 at 03:44 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:3
- Rooms Total:8
- Bathrooms Description:Steam Shower
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Finished, Partial
- Living area:1,556 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1958
- Building area:1,556 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.46 Acres
- Lot Features:Landscaped, Mature Trees
- Architectural Style:Ranch
- Exterior Features:Fire Pit, Outdoor Grill
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Wheeling High School
- Middle school:Macarthur Middle School
- Elementary school:Betsy Ross Elementary School
Utilities
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$729,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$469.09
- Tax amount:$10,292 (2024)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Backup Sump Pump, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Generator, Security System, Sump Pump, Water-Softener Owned
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