493 Hazel Ave, Highland Park, IL, 60035
About This Home
Why Would You Want Ordinary When You Can Have Extraordinary! This Stunning and Majestic Brick Home Sits on Over an Acre in the Heart of Highland Park and Features a 40' Indoor Pool with a Wall of Glass that Opens to the Outdoors! Over 8000 Sq Ft plus 2330 Sq Ft in the Finished Walkout Basement, It Boasts Barrel Ceilings over 20' High and 5 Fireplaces. The Double Island Chefs Kitchen has a Fireplace, Walk-in Pantry, Professional Series Appliances, and Way Too Many Features to List! There is a Spectacular Great Room and a Banquet-Sized Dining Room with a Butlers Pantry, a Wonderful Screened Porch with 5th Fireplace and a Balcony Overlooking the Backyard- which includes Ravines and a Huge, Secret Yard, Accessed by a Magical Bridge! The Main Floor has 3 Bedrooms and 3 1/2 Baths and the Entire 2nd Floor is a Romantic Hideaway Primary Suite with its Own Family Room, Fireplace, Movie Star Sized Closet and Spa-like Bath. There are an Additional 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, a Massive Workout Room, an Amazing Home Theater, and a Summer Kitchen in the Walkout Basement. There are 5 Zones of Heat and Air and a 3+ Car Garage. Walk to Town, Train, the Lake. Amazing and Rare Offering!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2006
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Double Oven,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Wine Refrigerator,Cooktop
- Laundry features: Main Level,Multiple Locations
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Full,Walk-Out Access
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom6
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15X14
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Breakfast Room
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 312
- Dimensions: 24X13
Den
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360
- Dimensions: 20X18
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 437
- Dimensions: 23X19
Exercise Room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 475
- Dimensions: 25X19
Family Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 888
- Dimensions: 37X24
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s),Wet Bar,1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath,Walk-In Closet(s),Beamed Ceilings,Open Floorplan,Pantry
- Window features: Skylight(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Double Sided,Gas Log,Family Room,Living Room,Basement,Other,Kitchen
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Unfinished
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Sep Heating Systems - 2+,Zoned
- Cooling features: Central Air,Zoned
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 8,256 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Walk-in,Breakfast Room,SolidSurfaceCounter,Updated Kitchen),Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 594
- Dimensions: 33X18
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Slate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14X10
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 1008
- Dimensions: 42X24
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet),Bathroom (Full,Double Sink,Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 342
- Dimensions: 19X18
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 17X15
Other
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 3042
- Dimensions: 78X39
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 945
- Dimensions: 45X21
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 437
- Dimensions: 23X19
Sitting Room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 418
- Dimensions: 22X19
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 16234130310000
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: Indoor
- Patio & porch: Screened,Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Lot size: 1.07 Acres
- Features: Mature Trees,Backs to Trees/Woods
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Circular Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Tornado
- Strong Wind
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $13,141 | $157,692 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,097 | $13,164 |
| Property Taxes | $4,894 | $58,728 |
| Electricity | $635 | $7,620 |
| Total | $19,767 | $237,204 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | Listing removed | $18,500 |
| 2026-02-26 | Listing removed | $2,999,000 |
| 2026-01-23 | Listed for sale | $2,999,000 |
| 2026-01-22 | Listed for rent | $18,500 |
| 2025-10-31 | Listing removed | $2,999,000 |
| 2025-01-13 | Listed for sale | $2,999,000 |
| 2024-10-22 | Listing removed | $2,999,000 |
| 2024-10-14 | Listed for sale | $2,999,000 |
| 2024-10-02 | Listing removed | $3,250,000 |
| 2024-06-12 | Price change | $3,250,000 |
| 2024-01-30 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-01-30 | Listed for sale | $3,500,000 |
| 2023-11-20 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-09-13 | Price change | $3,750,000 |
| 2023-09-02 | Listed for rent | $18,500 |
| 2023-07-06 | Listed for sale | $3,875,000 |
| 2004-11-12 | Sold | $795,000 |
| 1997-06-11 | Sold | $380,000 |
View on Zillow