USAILHighland ParkEast Highland Park215 Prospect Ave

$1,599,000

For Sale

2 months ago

215 Prospect Ave, Highland Park, IL

Name: 215 Prospect Ave, For Sale in Highland Park - eXp Realty
Brand: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
SKU: 12733085
Price: 1599000 USD

House

MLS® 12733085

6 Bed

7 Bath

5000 sqft

4 Parking

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence

Levels Residential

Size 5000 sqft

Garage Yes

Taxes $45,965

Days Active 53

Lot Size

Approx. Age 1901

Avg. Price Per Sqft $319

MLS® Number 12733085

Property Address: 215 Prospect Ave, Highland Park, IL, 60035-3357

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

Just steps from downtown Highland Park's shops, restaurants, library, train, and close to Lake Michigan, Thornycote is a home where location and history come together beautifully. Designed in 1901 by renowned architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, this English Arts and Crafts residence is a remarkable expression of craftsmanship, proportion, and grace. Set on more than an acre of lush, landscaped grounds, Thornycote offers a rare sense of privacy while remaining connected to everything that makes Highland Park special. A handsome foyer sets the tone, introducing the home's elegant proportions, exceptional woodwork, and remarkable architectural integrity. Throughout, Shaw's thoughtful design is evident in the details, from the formal living room anchored by a commanding wood-burning fireplace to the expansive family room, which opens onto a generous terrace. The gracious dining room flows naturally into a bright sunroom, equally suited to morning coffee or evening conversation. A richly detailed library provides a quiet retreat, while the renovated kitchen brings modern function to the historic setting with custom cabinetry, a butler's pantry, coffee bar, and mudroom. An extra-wide staircase leads to the second floor, where the primary suite offers a private retreat with an adjoining sitting and dressing room, wood-burning fireplace, and spacious updated bath overlooking the grounds. Two additional bedrooms share a full bath and connect to a cozy sitting room ideal for reading or play. A second-floor laundry adds everyday convenience. The expansive third floor offers remarkable flexibility, with four bedrooms, two full baths, and a large bonus room that can adapt to whatever life requires, from playroom and home office to media lounge or studio. Beyond the main residence, a 1, 600-square-foot coach house adds an extraordinary layer of possibility. With four garage bays, a two-bedroom suite, and a conference room overlooking dramatic ravine views framed by two stone bridges, it is a rare setting where work, creativity, and nature come together. And then there are the discoveries. A hidden speakeasy tucked behind a mirrored door. Secret gardens. Winding pathways made for wandering. At Thornycote, the experience extends well beyond the architecture. More than a residence, Thornycote is a singular piece of Highland Park history, where Howard Van Doren Shaw's artistry remains very much alive.

MLS® Number12733085

Laundry LevelUpper

Central VacNo

FireplaceYes

Acreage

Exterior

GarageYes

Approx. Age1901

BasementExterior Entry, Other, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access, Full, Walk-Out Access

DrivewayGravel, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Garage Spaces

HeatRadiator(s)

A/CSmall Duct High Velocity, Wall Unit(s)

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Price History

-End Date

Not Sold YetSold Price

For Sale

Aug 14, 2026List Date

$1,599,000List Price

Home Appraisal

This property is estimated to sell between: $1,599,000 and $2,266,000.

Similar properties in this area sold on average for: $2,043,333

Expected to sell very soon! Similar properties sold in 8 days. This home has been on eXp Realty for 53 days.

The estimated sale price does not take into account many variables such as recent renovations, type of appliances, school district etc. To get a more accurate estimate please contact agent.

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