642 Gray Ave, Highland Park, IL, 60035
About This Home
An enchanting Craftsman cottage surrounded by mature landscaping and framed by a welcoming front porch, offering the perfect balance of character, comfort, and convenience. Inside, beautifully maintained hardwood floors and abundant natural light create warm, inviting living spaces designed for everyday living and entertaining. The open living and dining areas are accented by custom window treatments and timeless architectural details, while the updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, elevated countertops, and a breakfast bar ideal for casual dining or gathering with friends. The generous primary bedroom provides ample storage, and the second bedroom easily accommodates guests, a home office, or family needs with room for a queen-sized bed and additional furnishings. The full basement offers exceptional storage and exciting possibilities for future finishing or expansion. Step outside to discover a deep, private backyard filled with lush gardens and plenty of space to unwind, entertain, or cultivate your green thumb. Located just moments from downtown Highland Park, the Metra station, and Rosewood Beach, this special home combines classic cottage charm with an unbeatable location.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Materials
- Construction materials: Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104
- Dimensions: 13X8
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath
- Window features: Skylight(s),Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,273 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 9X14
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 13X20
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 13X17
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 16264030110000
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 7,087 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt,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
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Lightning
- 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 | $2,371 | $28,452 |
| Home Insurance * | $198 | $2,376 |
| Property Taxes | $883 | $10,596 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $3,582 | $42,984 |
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Listing removed | $469,000 |
| 2026-07-27 | Contingent | $469,000 |
| 2026-07-24 | Price change | $469,000 |
| 2026-07-17 | Price change | $479,000 |
| 2026-07-13 | Price change | $489,000 |
| 2026-07-06 | Listed for sale | $499,000 |
| 2026-07-01 | Contingent | $499,000 |
| 2026-06-24 | Listed for sale | $499,000 |
| 2025-09-09 | Sold | $425,000 |
| 2025-08-29 | Pending sale | $379,000 |
| 2025-07-23 | Contingent | $379,000 |
| 2025-07-17 | Listed for sale | $379,000 |
| 2003-11-13 | Sold | $306,000 |
| 1999-11-15 | Sold | $226,000 |
| 1996-11-19 | Sold | $194,000 |
For Sale by Agent
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