537 County Line Rd

2,030 Sq. Ft.
$340 / Sq. Ft.
2,030
Sq. Ft.
$340
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This charming mid-century home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 updated baths, and a thoughtful blend of character, light, and modern comfort. Step inside and feel the difference. Updated energy-efficient windows, fresh paint in all bedrooms and baths, and abundant natural light throughout. The stunning great room features 10-ft vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, Pecky cypress walls, and a floor-to-ceiling brick gas fireplace-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The dining area flows into the updated...This charming mid-century home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 updated baths, and a thoughtful blend of character, light, and modern comfort. Step inside and feel the difference. Updated energy-efficient windows, fresh paint in all bedrooms and baths, and abundant natural light throughout. The stunning great room features 10-ft vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, Pecky cypress walls, and a floor-to-ceiling brick gas fireplace-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The dining area flows into the updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Italian granite countertops, two-tone cabinetry, blue glass backsplash, and a walk-in pantry/baker's nook. The main level includes two bedrooms with custom closets, an updated bath, new carpet, and a versatile 3-season room ideal for an office or sun porch. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms (including one with an oversized closet), and brand new Bosch mini-splits upstairs for added comfort. A fully renovated bath, brand new windows flooding the floor with natural light. A fully finished basement (429 s.f.) offers flexible living space with many built-ins, storage, a second fridge, and newer washer/dryer. Set across from a forest preserve with walking and biking trails, the home also features a large fenced yard, brick-paver patio, pergola, and one-car garage. Major updates include a recent 30-year roof and gutters (2024), finished basement, 200-amp electrical, and EverDry waterproofing. Prime Highland Park location-near the Chicago Botanic Garden, forest preserves, great schools and walking distance from Metra! Warm, bright, and move-in ready!
  1. Listed by Alan May • Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (847)-924-3313 C: (847)-924-3313 almay@aol.com

Property Details for 537 County Line Road

Area
Highland Park
Township
Moraine
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 01/18/2026 12:06 AM

Property Details for 537 County Line Road

StatusActive
MLS #12543071
Days on Market11
Taxes$14,951 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1954
Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,750 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 537 County Line Road

Stories-Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,750 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,609 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,363

Property Taxes

$1,246

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 537 County Line Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 112
  • Elementary School: Braeside Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Edgewood Middle School
  • High School District: 113
  • High School: Highland Park High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 112
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Pantry
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Finished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Basement Sq Ft: 429
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Foyer, Pantry, Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 1861
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2290
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2290
  • Main Sq Ft: 1347
  • Upper Sq Ft: 514
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 65X150
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 20
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 7
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 429.0
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Assessor Square Footage: 2140
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2026-01-15T03:40:14
  • Photos Count: 31
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 17X10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 27X15
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X17
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 11X6
Pantry Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Pantry
  • Dimensions: 5X5
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 12X7

Property History for 537 County Line Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12543071

$690,000
Jul 25, 2025

Sold

MRED #12337079

$600,000
Jun 12, 2025

Pending

MRED #12337079

Jun 12, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12337079

May 27, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1918398978

$600,000

+8.7% / yr

May 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12337079

$565,000
Apr 21, 2021

Sold

MRED #11062358

$425,000
Apr 7, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1468846327

$425,000

+5.0% / yr

Mar 4, 2021

Pending

MRED #11062358

Dec 30, 2020

Cancelled

MRED #10924570

$425,000
Dec 30, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #11062358

$425,000
Nov 4, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10924570

$425,000
Oct 19, 2020

Cancelled

MRED #10792341

$440,000
Jul 23, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10792341

$440,000
Jan 22, 2016

Sold

MRED #09094938

$330,000
Jan 12, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #569675153

$330,000

+0.8% / yr

Dec 18, 2015

Pending

MRED #09094938

Dec 1, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09094938

$359,000
Aug 25, 2008

Cancelled

MRED #06972145

$374,900
Jul 22, 2008

Cancelled

MRED #06714413

$374,900
Jul 22, 2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06972145

$374,900
Oct 26, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06714413

$399,000
Jul 24, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99064610

$295,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/12/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12543071

$690,000
07/25/2025

Sold

MRED #12337079

$600,000
06/12/2025

Pending

MRED #12337079

06/12/2025

Contingent

MRED #12337079

05/27/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1918398978

$600,000

+8.7% / yr

05/14/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12337079

$565,000
04/21/2021

Sold

MRED #11062358

$425,000
04/07/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1468846327

$425,000

+5.0% / yr

03/04/2021

Pending

MRED #11062358

12/30/2020

Cancelled

MRED #10924570

$425,000
12/30/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #11062358

$425,000
11/04/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10924570

$425,000
10/19/2020

Cancelled

MRED #10792341

$440,000
07/23/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10792341

$440,000
01/22/2016

Sold

MRED #09094938

$330,000
01/12/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #569675153

$330,000

+0.8% / yr

12/18/2015

Pending

MRED #09094938

12/01/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09094938

$359,000
08/25/2008

Cancelled

MRED #06972145

$374,900
07/22/2008

Cancelled

MRED #06714413

$374,900
07/22/2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06972145

$374,900
10/26/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06714413

$399,000
07/24/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99064610

$295,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 537 County Line Road

Taxable ValueLand$74,396Additions$111,292Total$185,688
Tax Record2024$13,981 ($1,165 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,769 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,769 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,753 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1976CountyLAKEAPN16-36-420-024Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 537 County Line Road

This home is within Twp Hsd 113 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Braeside Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Edgewood Middle School
Public6 to 8

Highland Park High School
Public9 to 12

Red Oak Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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537 County Line Road is a single family home for sale in Highland Park, IL 60035. This property was listed for sale on January 12, 2026 by Jameson Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $690,000. It has been on the market for a total of 11 days and was last sold on July 25, 2025. This listing's school districts are North Shore School District 112, Twp Hsd 113 School District. Nearby schools include Braeside Elementary School, Edgewood Middle School and Highland Park High School. 537 County Line Road is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,030 sqft single family home built in 1954.

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