617 Rice Street

Closed 12/2/22
Closed 12/2/22
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$840,000
5 beds2,492 sqft
617 Rice St, Highland Park, IL 60035
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.23 acresLot Size
1927Year Built
$337/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Did you miss out on this fabulous 4+1 bedroom, 3.1 bath updated home over the summer? Current owner is being transferred out of state, so now is your chance to enjoy all it has to offer, including exceptional ravine views for watching the seasons change. There is so much to love about this east Highland Park home which has more space than you would expect and underwent gorgeous renovations in 2019 and 2021. New: kitchen with SS appliances + granite island (2019) and backsplash and cooktop (2022),...Did you miss out on this fabulous 4+1 bedroom, 3.1 bath updated home over the summer? Current owner is being transferred out of state, so now is your chance to enjoy all it has to offer, including exceptional ravine views for watching the seasons change. There is so much to love about this east Highland Park home which has more space than you would expect and underwent gorgeous renovations in 2019 and 2021. New: kitchen with SS appliances + granite island (2019) and backsplash and cooktop (2022), refinished HW floors t/o home, updated bathrooms, windows, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and AC (2019), elegant new light fixtures and recessed lighting (2022) ... and that's just the interior! The entire exterior has new fiber cement siding + trim (2019), chimney has been rehabbed and gas logs added (2022), new main sewer line installed (2022), built in bookshelves added (2022), new front door and garage door (2019), metal fence (2022) and 26K of extensive hardscape (2022) providing fabulous outdoor space to enjoy the beauty of the ravine in all season and the sounds of Ravinia Festival. Located on a dead end street, 617 Rice provides a private and peaceful oasis while being steps away from Rosewood beach and downtown Ravinia and its shops, restaurants, food trucks and farmer's market.

    Sold By @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Listing closed: 12/02/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11649326

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

    102.5%

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    Property Information for 617 Rice Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $12,843 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 3 Stories
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Highland Park
    • Township: Moraine
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
    • Num Of Cars: 1.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1927
    • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,097 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 112
    • Elementary School: Ravinia 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
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
    • Basement Type: Full, Walkout
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Finished, Exterior Access, Sleeping Area
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1092
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Foyer, Mud Room, Recreation Room
    • Num of Baths: 3.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 3 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Dog Run
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2019
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 91-100 Years
    • Type Detached: 3 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 2492
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 3584
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 3584
    • Upper Sq Ft: 2492
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 129 X 107
    • Other Structures: Shed(s)
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Other
    • General Information: None
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 1092.0
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 6
    • Document Date: 2022-10-28T13:59:44
    • Photos Count: 28
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 10-10-2022
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X13
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X10
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X11
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 20X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 10X14
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 19X13
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X13
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 13X6
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 13X10
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 19X13
    Mud Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Mud Room
    • Dimensions: 09X03

    Property History for 617 Rice Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 2, 2022

    Sold

    MRED #11649326

    		$840,000—
    Nov 2, 2022

    Pending

    MRED #11649326

    		—
    Nov 2, 2022

    Contingent

    MRED #11649326

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/02/2022

    Sold

    MRED #11649326

    $840,000
    11/02/2022

    Pending

    MRED #11649326

    —
    11/02/2022

    Contingent

    MRED #11649326

    —

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

    Public Records for 617 Rice Street

    Taxable ValueLand$76,880Additions$104,984Total$181,864
    Tax Record2025$14,427 ($1,202 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,154 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,154 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,097 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1962CountyLAKEAPN16-36-205-069Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 617 Rice Street

    This home is within Twp Hsd 113 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Ravinia Elementary School
    		Public - K to 5
    Edgewood Middle School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Highland Park High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Red Oak Elementary School
    		Public - K to 5
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Ravinia 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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 617 Rice Street, Highland Park, IL 60035
    $840,000
    5
    2,492
    10,097
    627 Rice Street, Highland Park, IL 60035
    –
    –
    3
    2,524
    11,909
    305 Woodland Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
    –
    –
    3.5
    3,704
    30,749
    641 Rice Street, Highland Park, IL 60035
    –
    –
    3,076
    18,735
    333 Woodland Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
    $602,450
    4
    –
    21,780
    295 Woodland Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
    –
    –
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    30,056

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