Highland Park
Illinois
Luxury home renovation, historic home restoration, and custom additions in one of the North Shore's most storied and architecturally significant lakefront communities. 18 years of Chicagoland construction experience.
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in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park is one of the North Shore's most distinguished residential communities — a large Lake County city with a historic downtown, exceptional ravine and lakefront topography, and a housing stock that spans Victorian-era estates and early 20th century architect-designed homes to mid-century contemporaries and newer custom construction. The city's combination of Metra access, highly regarded schools, and one of the region's finest downtowns makes it a first-tier North Shore address with renovation demand that consistently operates at the top of the regional market.
32 Build works throughout the North Shore and Chicagoland, delivering luxury home renovations, historic restorations, custom additions, and kitchen and bath remodels in Highland Park and adjacent communities. Highland Park's architectural heritage is genuinely significant — the city contains work by major American architects including Charles Platt, Howard Van Doren Shaw, and others who built extensively on the North Shore. Renovation work on these properties demands respect for original craftsmanship alongside the expertise to fully modernize systems and functionality.
Highland Park renovation projects draw from a client base of long-term residents who have deep ties to the community and newer buyers attracted by the city's architecture and quality of life. Whether the project is a comprehensive restoration of a historic lakefront estate, a targeted kitchen and bath renovation of a mid-century contemporary, or a carefully designed addition to a Craftsman-era home, the expectation is consistent: work at the level the address demands.
North Shore Reference:Luxury home renovations and historic restorations completed throughout Highland Park and adjacent North Shore communities. References available upon request.
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Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park is a city in Lake County on the North Shore of Lake Michigan, approximately 27 miles north of downtown Chicago, accessible via the Union Pacific North Metra line and Interstate 94. The city borders Highwood to the north, Deerfield to the west, Glencoe to the south, and Ravinia and Lake Forest to the north.
Highland Park's topography — deep ravines running to the lake, significant bluff elevations, and wooded residential streets — gives it a distinctive physical character among North Shore communities. The housing stock ranges from late Victorian and early 20th century architect-designed estates near the lakefront to postwar colonials and ranch homes in the western residential areas and newer custom construction in recent subdivisions.
Renovation work in Highland Park involves city of Highland Park building permits, which follow Lake County residential building codes with local amendments. Landmark-designated properties require Historic Preservation Commission review for exterior modifications.
Permit review typically runs 3 to 7 weeks for standard projects.
Did you know
Highland Park is home to the Ravinia Festival — the oldest outdoor music festival in North America, founded in 1904, and the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since 1936. Ravinia's outdoor pavilion and lawn attract over 600,000 attendees annually for concerts ranging from classical to pop and jazz. The festival is embedded in the cultural identity of the North Shore and has made Highland Park one of the region's most recognized addresses outside of its real estate reputation. The original Ravinia amusement park that preceded the festival opened in 1904 as a destination for North Shore Chicagoans traveling by the now-defunct Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad.
Notable Streets in Neighborhood
- Sheridan Road — The North Shore's lakefront spine — Highland Park's section of Sheridan Road passes through the city's most significant residential corridors and connects to the lakefront parks and ravine paths.
- Central Avenue — Downtown Highland Park's commercial anchor — a walkable mixed-use corridor with independent retail, acclaimed restaurants, and the Ravinia Festival entrance anchoring the city's cultural identity.
- Green Bay Road — Primary north-south connector linking Highland Park to Glencoe, Deerfield, and the broader North Shore and northern suburban grid.
- St. Johns Avenue — Interior residential corridor in the central city — established tree-lined blocks with historic homes representative of Highland Park's residential character at its finest.
- Linden Avenue — Residential street in the lakefront-adjacent neighborhoods — large historic homes on wooded lots typical of Highland Park's most prestigious residential corridor.
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Services in Highland Park, Illinois
What Does It Cost
in Highland Park, Illinois?
Transparent ranges based on recent Illinois projects. Your exact cost depends on scope, materials, and conditions.
Luxury kitchen renovation, primary bath restoration, or targeted high-end update in a Highland Park historic or contemporary home.
Comprehensive luxury renovation or historic restoration. The standard scope for a Highland Park renovation project.
Full estate renovation, major addition, or custom new construction in Highland Park.
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Maintenance Plans
for Highland Park Homeowners
Keep your home in peak condition year-round. Quarterly visits, seasonal checklists, and a dedicated team — starting at $99/month.
Essential
Homeowners who want quarterly preventive maintenance and a trusted team keeping an eye on the home.
Standard
Busy homeowners who want proactive maintenance plus more hands-on help during each visit.
Premium
Homeowners who want a true white-glove home maintenance and concierge experience.
Highland Park
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Answers to the most common questions about working with 32 Build in Highland Park, Illinois.
Still have questions? Let's talkA luxury home renovation in Highland Park typically runs $250,000 to $1M+ depending on home size, scope, and finish level. A comprehensive renovation of a large historic colonial — custom kitchen, multiple baths, primary suite, and full systems replacement — runs $300,000 to $800,000. Full restorations of significant lakefront estates and large architect-designed properties exceed $1M.
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