1623 McGovern Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
What This House Offers
Vintage charm meets an unbeatable downtown Highland Park location! This character-filled 3-bedroom home features beautiful hardwood floors,a spacious light-filled living room,separate dining room with large bay windows,and a flexible main-level bedroom that can also make a great home office. The bright kitchen offers plenty of workspace and storage,while the enclosed sunroom adds another versatile space to enjoy. Upstairs,a classic clawfoot soaking tub adds to the home's vintage character. Enjoy great outdoor space with a private yard and patio,plus a detached 2-car garage. The full unfinished basement provides excellent storage along with an in-unit washer and dryer. Pet friendly! Ideally located near downtown Highland Park,Metra,restaurants,shopping,parks and more. Leave the car at home and enjoy everything Highland Park has to offer right outside your door. MLS# MRD12756218
Unit
Home Features
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Garages
1623 McGovern Ave is a single-family home for rent in Highland Park, IL
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
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Garage
Dogs Allowed
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Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed
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Cats Allowed
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1930
- Asphalt Roof
- Brick Foundation
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Sun or Florida Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Storage
- Family Room
- Above Grade Finished SF
- Total Sq Ft (Finished and Unfinished Spaces)
- 2-Story Property
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Freestanding Bathtub
- Soaking Tub
- 1.5 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Unfinished Basement
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Parking Included in Price
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Lot Details
- Landscaped Professionally
- Lot Dimensions are 140x50
Schools
- Indian Trail Elementary School
- Edgewood Middle School
- Highland Park High School
Utilities
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Lake Michigan Water
- Circuit Breakers
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Sewer
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $3,450
- Property Available on 2026-09-11
- Rent includes parking
Community Details
Pet Policy
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
- Pet Deposit Required
Security
- On-Site Manager or Management
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Highland Park, IL 60035
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Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable
Transit
Good public transit
Driveability
Moderately drivable
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Travel and Transit
Commuter Rail
1 min Drive
Commuter Rail
3 min Drive
Airport
31 min Drive
Airport
48 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Indian Trail Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Oak Terrace Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Edgewood Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
St James School
Grades PK-8
Private
Highland Park High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Arlyn Day School
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Lake Forest College | Drive: 11 min (5.4 mi) |
| Coll. of Lake Co., Southlake | Drive: 15 min (8.1 mi) |
| Northwestern Univ., Evanston | Drive: 21 min (11.8 mi) |
| Oakton C.C., Des Plaines | Drive: 25 min (14.9 mi) |
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1623 McGovern Ave proximity to Central Parkway, Port Clinton Square, and Renaissance Place. Central Parkway is 0.3 miles away, and Port Clinton Square is within an 8 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, 1623 McGovern Ave has good public transit, including 6 transit stops within 10 miles. Transit options include Linden Station and Highland Park.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1623 McGovern Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Rosewood Beach, Openlands Lakeshore Preserve, and Chicago Botanic Garden.
Airports
Living in Southeast Lake County provides easy access to Chicago O'Hare International, located just 30 minutes from 1623 McGovern Ave. Another nearby airport is Chicago Midway International, located 31.6 miles away.
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