Awards

Top 1% on the North Shore, Residential Sales Production - Multiple Years, NSBAR

Top 50 for Volume and Transactions - Multiple Years, NSBAR

Chicago Magazine’s Prestigious Five Star Professional Award Winner - Multiple Years

Chicago Board of Realtors® Lifetime Million Dollar and Co-op Award Winner

#1 Individual Agent in Highland Park for Number of Homes Sold  - Multiple Years, per MLSNI

Wall Street Journal Real Trends "America's Best" List - Multiple Years

Crain’s Chicago “Notable Brokers” - Multiple Years

Chicago Agent Who's Who - Multiple Years

COMPASS Legend Society - Multiple Years

Member of National Association of Realtors, Illinois Association of Realtors and North Shore /Barrington Association of Realtor

Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Lakefront
Properties, New Construction, Investment and
Development Properties
Member of the National Association of Realtors, The Illinois Association of Realtors and the North Shore /Barrington Association of Realtor.

Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"I highly recommend Janet Borden as real estate agent. Janet guided us through the sale of out house from start to finish including suggestions for contractors to get the property ready for sale all the way to anything else needed up to closing."

★★★★★
"We are repeat clients of Janet but this is the first time we have sold with her. She was extremely responsive, proactively communicated with us, and told us the good and the bad of each showing. We could not be happier with her service and know that she was always looking out for our best interests throughout the entire process. Thanks Janet."

★★★★★
"Janet was extremely helpful in our home search and was more than wiling to answer any questions we had, or address any issues or concerns with all parties involved in our home buying. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a GREAT realtor!"

★★★★★
"If you are looking for someone with TONS of experience and knowledge on North Shore real estate, call Janet! She was incredibly patient and eager to help us in choosing our first house. Thank you, Janet!!"

★★★★★
"If you are buying or selling a home on Chicago's North Shore YOU WILL NOT FIND A BETTER REALTOR than Janet Borden!"

★★★★★
“My husband and I would highly recommend Janet Borden as a RESPONSIVE, KIND
AND EXTREMELY CAPABLE realtor. Her motto is, “JAN CAN”, which is quite fitting for
her ability to market and sell homes.”
About Janet
.

Janet is specializing in helping buyers and sellers in Highland Park and the surrounding North Shore suburbs. Although Janet lives and specializes in Highland Park, her other areas of expertise include Deerfield, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Glencoe, Wilmette, Winnetka, Northbrook, Bannockburn, Riverwoods and Lincolnshire. Being a Top Realtor® for over 20 years has given Janet a deep understanding of how important the buying and selling process is to her clients. She really listens to them and keeps their best interests in the forefront at all times. Janet is a skilled negotiator, sensitive to people's needs, patient but persistent and one of the hardest working agents on the North Shore.

Janet is a leader in technology, incorporating her own full service web site, social media networking, client web sites and all of the latest tools available to fully service her clients. With hundreds of closed transactions and experience in all different market conditions, Janet is well equipped to handle all aspects of a sale or purchase. Janet has hands-on experience with renovation, historic homes, new construction, and investment properties.

On a personal note, Janet has a background in art and music. She practices yoga and loves to read. She served for many years on the board of Uptown Music Theater in Highland Park. Janet also served for many years on the Real Estate Boards Arbitration and Education Committees and taught adult education real estate classes at a local college.

Janet Borden’s Listings

a front view of a house with a yard and garage
a street view with large trees
a view of a living room and entryway
a view of entryway livingroom and hall with wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a chandelier
a living room with furniture chandelier and a large window
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and a large window
a living room with furniture and large windows
a dining room with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a table and chairs
a kitchen with granite countertop a sink refrigerator and wooden cabinets
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove and a sink
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a workspace with furniture and a chandelier
a view of an empty room and window
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink a toilet and shower
a utility room with dryer and washer
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture and a large window
a room with furniture pool table gym equipment wooden floor and window
a spacious bathroom with a double vanity sink a mirror a shower and a bathtub
a bathroom with a bathtub a toilet and a shower
a view of walk in closet with clothes and shoes
a bed room with a bed and a chair
a bathroom with a sink a mirror and a window
a living room with a bed furniture and next to a window
a bathroom with a double vanity sink toilet and shower
a living room with furniture and a chandelier
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a utility room with dryer and washer
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a view of a lobby with furniture and a potted plant
a living room with furniture
a living room with furniture
a living room with furniture
a living room with lots of furniture
a bathroom with a sink and toilet
a bed sitting in a bedroom next to a window
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink toilet and shower
a view of a outdoor space
a view of a city
a view of backyard with swimming pool and seating space
a outdoor space with furniture and a potted plant
a view of building with yard
an aerial view of a house with a yard
a view of a city with mountains
a view of a outdoor space
an aerial view of residential building with parking space
$3,399,000 | 1755 Sunnyside Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
$3,399,000 | 1755 Sunnyside Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
$3,399,000 | 1755 Sunnyside Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
$3,399,000 | 1755 Sunnyside Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
$3,399,000 | 1755 Sunnyside Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
$3,399,000 | 1755 Sunnyside Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
$3,399,000 | 1755 Sunnyside Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
$3,399,000 | 1755 Sunnyside Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
1/60
Listed By CompassContingent

$3,399,000

6
Bedrooms
6,791
Square Feet
0.89
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
a view of entrance of the house
a living room with furniture and a table
a view of a hallway with wooden floor and staircase
a living room with fireplace furniture and a large window
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances white cabinets and wooden floor
a kitchen with white cabinets and wooden floor
a white kitchen with wooden floor and stainless steel appliances
a view of living room with furniture and wooden floor
a dining room with wooden floor and glass door
a bedroom with a large bed and a large window
a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances a sink and a refrigerator
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture and a large window
a bathroom with a sink toilet and vanity
a view of an entryway
a kitchen with a sink and a mirror
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a living room with fireplace furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture potted plant and window
a spacious bedroom with a bed and glass window
a spacious en suite bathroom with a double vanity sink a large mirror and a shower
a living room with furniture and a couch
a living room with furniture and a potted plant
a view of an empty room with window
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
an empty room with windows
a view of an empty room with a window
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a view of empty room with wooden floor
a view of an empty room with wooden floor and a window
a bathroom with a toilet a sink and a large mirror
a view of road and trees
a view of a yard in front of house
a picture of a room
a picture of a black and white photo
$2,899,000 | 213 Northampton Lane, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$2,899,000 | 213 Northampton Lane, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
1/41
Listed By CompassContingent

$2,899,000

5
Bedrooms
7,565
Square Feet
1.9
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard fountain and large tree
an aerial view of a house with balcony
a view of entryway with an front door
a living room with fireplace furniture and a chandelier
a living room with fireplace furniture and a wooden floor
a living room with fireplace furniture and a wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture and a large window
a kitchen with stove and cabinets
a view of a livingroom with furniture and a fireplace
a view of a dining room and livingroom with furniture
a view of a dining room with furniture and a chandelier
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture and a large window
a view of kitchen center island wooden floor furniture and a large window
a bathroom with a toilet a sink and mirror
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a outdoor living space with furniture and garden view
a view of a swimming pool with a patio
a living room with furniture and a table
a living room with furniture a chandelier and a potted plant
a bedroom with furniture and a chandelier
a bathroom with a tub sink shower and mirror
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a sink and cabinets
a bedroom with a bed and window
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink toilet and large mirror
a bedroom with a bed and window
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a bedroom with a bed and window
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink a toilet and a shower
a view of a hallway with washer and dryer
a kitchen with a sink and a large window
a view of a swimming pool and wooden floor
a dining room with furniture water view and a floor to ceiling window
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove and a sink
a living room with furniture and window
a view of a room with gym equipment
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink and a mirror
a view of kitchen with furniture and large window
a bedroom with a bed and a couch
a bathroom with a toilet a sink and a shower
a view of a patio with table and chairs and potted plants
a view of a grassy field with trees
a view of a balcony with trees
a view of an house with backyard space and balcony
front view of a house with a yard
a front view of a house with garden
an aerial view of a house with garden space and street view
a picture of floor plan
a picture of a door
$2,850,000 | 493 Hazel Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
$2,850,000 | 493 Hazel Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
1/52
Listed By Compass

$2,850,000

6
Bedrooms
8,256
Square Feet
1.07
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
view of a large windows
1/2
Compass Coming Soon

$1,898,000

5
Bedrooms
4,500
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
a view of entryway with a rug
a view of entryway with a front door
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a view of a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
a kitchen with center island table and chairs
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove and refrigerator
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove a sink dishwasher a refrigerator and a dining table with wooden floor
a living room with furniture a fireplace and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a view of a dining room with furniture
a view of a dining room with furniture
a living room with furniture and a couch
a view of a workspace with furniture and a window
a room with furniture washer and dryer
a bathroom with a toilet a sink and mirror
a view of an entryway with a door
a view of a balcony with chandelier
a living room with furniture and a large window
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bathroom with a bathtub shower sink mirror and toilet
a spacious bathroom with a granite countertop sink a mirror and a bathtub
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink a toilet and shower
a spacious bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink toilet a mirror and shower
a bedroom with a bed and a chandelier
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink a mirror and a shower
a living room with a furniture a rug and a table
a living room with furniture and a couch
a open kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove a sink dishwasher and a cabinets with wooden floor
a room with lots of wooden furniture and a rug
a living room with lots of furniture and a chandelier
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a view of a room with gym equipment
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and mirror
a view of entryway livingroom and hall
a patio with patio couch and table
a view of a park with large trees
a view of yard with swimming pool
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
a front view of a house with a garden and trees
a picture of floor plan
a picture of a bathroom with a sink and mirror
a picture of a door with a white house
1/48
Listed By CompassContingent

$1,399,000

5
Bedrooms
4,315
Square Feet
0.43
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
a view of a white house with a big yard and large tree
a living room with furniture and a window
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture a table and wooden floor
a view of a a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a kitchen with lots of counter top space and painting on the wall
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink stove and wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink refrigerator and cabinets
a large kitchen with a table and chairs
a living room with large windows furniture and a chandelier
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a large window
a large white kitchen with a large window
a spacious bedroom with a bed and window
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a bedroom with a large bed and a couch
a spacious bathroom with a granite countertop sink mirror and window
a bathroom with a bathtub and a sink
a view of walk in closet with clothes and shoes
a bedroom with a bed and a desk
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and a large window
a view of play room with furniture and wooden floor
a bedroom with a bed and a large window
a bathroom with a granite countertop toilet sink and mirror
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink mirror bathtub and shower
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bathroom with a toilet a sink and mirror
a utility room with dryer and washer
a view of a room with gym equipment
a backyard of a house with a table and chairs
a view of a chairs and table in the backyard
a view of a patio with a yard
a view of a backyard with sitting area
a view of a yard with a house
$1,085,000 | 3322 Summit Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
1/38
Compass Coming Soon

$1,085,000

5
Bedrooms
4,562
Square Feet
0.41
Acres
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$774,900 | 5 Court Of Conn River Valley, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
1/33
Listed By Compass

$774,900

3
Bedrooms
3,784
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
a view of a house with a backyard
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture and large windows
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture and a dining table with kitchen view
a view of a dining room and livingroom with furniture wooden floor a rug and a chandelier
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove top oven and sink
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove a sink and a refrigerator
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator and a sink
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and a mirror
a view of entryway with wooden floor
a spacious bedroom with a bed and a couch
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink toilet and mirror
a bedroom with a bed couch and a window
a bathroom with a toilet a sink and mirror
a bedroom with furniture and a window
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink toilet and mirror
a work room with furniture and a window
a view of a livingroom with furniture and a ceiling fan
a view of a livingroom with a staircase
a view of a yard with wooden floor and large trees
a view of backyard with swimming pool
a view of yard with swimming pool and sitting area
a swimming pool with outdoor seating and yard
a view of a house with a yard
a view of a house with a yard and sitting area
a picture of a park
a picture of a book and a bench
$750,000 | 31 Mulberry E Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
1/32
Listed By CompassContingent

$750,000

5
Bedrooms
2,230
Square Feet
0.31
Acres
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
$449,000 | 1129 Osterman Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
1/25
Listed By Compass

$449,000

3
Bedrooms
1,129
Square Feet
0.19
Acres

Janet Borden’s Transactions

Past Sales
a view of a swimming pool with a yard

$3,400,000

5
Bedrooms
4,120
Square Feet
1.50
Acres
$3,200,000 | 289 Prospect Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035

$3,200,000

7
Bedrooms
7,591
Square Feet
0.93
Acres
$3,100,000 | 106 Brookwood Lane, Lincolnshire, IL 60069

$3,100,000

6
Bedrooms
7,862
Square Feet
1.84
Acres
front view of a house with a yard

$2,927,002

5
Bedrooms
5,461
Square Feet
0.87
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$2,849,000

6
Bedrooms
5,400
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
a front view of house with yard

$2,659,666

5
Bedrooms
5,605
Square Feet
0.90
Acres
a front view of a house with garden

$2,600,000

5
Bedrooms
6,308
Square Feet
0.35
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden and trees

$2,600,000

5
Bedrooms
4,978
Square Feet
1.57
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and potted plants

$2,450,000

8
Bedrooms
6,927
Square Feet
0.68
Acres
a front view of a house with garden

$2,350,000

5
Bedrooms
6,872
Square Feet
0.79
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden and lake view

$2,285,511

5
Bedrooms
5,200
Square Feet
0.55
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$2,272,845

5
Bedrooms
6,400
Square Feet
0.55
Acres
a front view of house with yard and green space

$2,025,000

5
Bedrooms
6,365
Square Feet
0.55
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$2,001,000

6
Bedrooms
6,000
Square Feet
0.5
Acres
a view of a white house with a big yard and large trees

$1,950,000

6
Bedrooms
5,700
Square Feet
1.13
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$1,950,000

6
Bedrooms
4,308
Square Feet
0.27
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard covered in snow

$1,910,000

5
Bedrooms
5,500
Square Feet
0.48
Acres
a front view of a house with yard and green space

$1,900,000

6
Bedrooms
5,546
Square Feet
0.33
Acres
Past Rentals
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$12,950

5
Bedrooms
5,376
Square Feet
$9,500 | 1528 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035

$9,500

5
Bedrooms
5,376
Square Feet
front view of a car parked in front of a house

$8,950

4
Bedrooms
3,000
Square Feet
$8,000 | 3291 University Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035

$8,000

5
Bedrooms
5,767
Square Feet
$7,785 | 910 West Huron Street, Unit 710, Chicago, IL 60642

$7,785

4
Bedrooms
2,725
Square Feet
a front view of a building

$6,500

2
Bedrooms
1,800
Square Feet
a front view of a house with balcony

$6,000

4
Bedrooms
$5,250 | 84 Sheridan Rd | Chicago

$5,250

84 Sheridan Rd

Chicago

a front view of a house with garden

$5,250

3
Bedrooms
3,000
Square Feet
a car parked in front of a building

$5,200

3
Bedrooms
a front view of a house with a yard and trees

$4,800

3
Bedrooms
2,589
Square Feet
1.26
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden

$4,650

5
Bedrooms
2,958
Square Feet
a front view of a multi story building with a yard

$4,600

2
Bedrooms
1,200
Square Feet
$4,600 | 686 Lyster Road, Highwood, IL 60040

$4,600

4
Bedrooms
2,700
Square Feet
0.05
Acres
a living room with furniture and large windows

$4,500

3
Bedrooms
1,500
Square Feet
front view of residential houses

$4,400

3
Bedrooms
2,400
Square Feet
a view of a yard in front of a house with plants and large tree

$4,300

4
Bedrooms
3,967
Square Feet
view of a building

$4,200

1
Bedrooms
1,100
Square Feet