Highland Park

Highland Park Real Estate

Highland Park is where the North Shore comes alive. With a vibrant downtown, direct Metra access to Chicago, miles of lakefront parks, and one of the most diverse housing stocks on the North Shore, Highland Park consistently attracts buyers at every stage of life — from young families putting down roots to move-up buyers seeking more space and luxury.

Homes in Highland Park range from charming three-bedroom ranches in the $550,000–$750,000 range to expansive estate properties exceeding $3 million. The median sale price typically falls between $900,000 and $1.2 million, making Highland Park one of the most accessible entry points on the North Shore for buyers seeking suburban living without the ultra-luxury price tags of Glencoe or Lake Forest.

About the Highland Park Real Estate Market

Highland Park is one of the most active real estate markets on the North Shore, with a consistently strong seller's market and a median days-on-market that keeps well-priced homes moving quickly. The market is layered — entry-level homes under $700K move fast, often with multiple offers, while the $1.5M–$3M+ range is more selective and rewards patience and precision in pricing.

Lyn Wise Group tracks Highland Park's market data weekly, monitoring inventory levels, price trends, days on market, and absorption rates by price segment. That data-driven approach means our clients, whether buying or selling, always have a clear picture of where the market stands and what it means for their specific situation.

Highland Park Neighborhoods

East Highland Park sits closest to Lake Michigan and commands some of the highest prices in the city, with lakefront and lake-view properties that rival communities to the north. Ravinia is beloved for its arts culture, quiet streets, and proximity to the famous Ravinia Festival grounds. The Highlands and Braeside neighborhoods offer excellent value with larger lots and well-established homes. Downtown Highland Park, centered around Central Avenue and the Metra station, features a walkable mix of restaurants, shops, and townhomes that appeal strongly to downsizers and buyers relocating from Chicago.

Schools in Highland Park

Highland Park's public schools are served by North Shore School District 112 for elementary and middle school, and Township High School District 113 for high school — home to Highland Park High School. School district boundaries can meaningfully impact both pricing and buyer demand within the community. Lyn Wise Group helps buyers evaluate properties with school district considerations built into the analysis.

Why Lyn Wise Group for Highland Park Real Estate

Highland Park is our home base. Lyn and Bob Wise raised their family and are based in Highland Park, deeply connected to the local agent community, and have represented buyers and sellers throughout every neighborhood in the city. We know which streets have the best lake views, which price segments are moving fastest right now, and how to position a Highland Park home to stand out. Our pre-market network means many of our clients see properties before they ever appear on the MLS.

Whether you're buying your first Highland Park home, upsizing, downsizing, or selling after years in the community, we'd love to be your guide.

Contact Lyn Wise Group for a Highland Park real estate consultation: (847) 624-6143