$699,000
PENDING

1730 Elm Ave Northbrook, IL 60062

Estimated payment $4,793/month

Total Views 4,933
4 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Meadowbrook Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near a park
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

Charming & Updated 4-Bedroom/2-Bath Home in a Serene Park-Like Setting in the beloved "Sycamore Lane" neighborhood. Tucked at the end of a quiet lane and just blocks from town, train, and top-rated schools, this smartly updated split-level (2200+ sq ft) offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience. Owned by a design/build professional, the home showcases thoughtful craftsmanship and inviting design throughout. The home's unique orientation welcomes you from the side, where you're greeted by a wood deck, gardens & hardscape of brick pavers & stone-an ideal spot for weekend grilling, fire pit gatherings, and relaxed outdoor living. Inside, the open-concept main level features vaulted and beamed ceilings. Skylights flooding the space with light and volume. A dramatic stone WB fireplace anchors the Living/Dining areas, while the new upscale Kitchen with center island is the heart of the home-perfect for entertaining and daily life. Hardwood floors span both the main and upper levels, with all 4 Bedrooms located upstairs. The 2nd floor Bath features a whirlpool tub and double vanity. Lower level includes, a large Family room with tons of light, a Flex space perfect for an Office or Craft room, Laundry room with ample storage and 2nd Bath. Additional storage including in the accessible, cement-floored crawl space. The private backyard is surrounded by mature plantings and shaded gardens. Enjoy a walkable lifestyle with close proximity to Meadowhill pool, Techny Prairie Park & Fields, Lou Malnati's, Graeter's Ice Cream, Baseball games and Summer "music in the park". This is more than just a house-it's a lifestyle. Don't miss your chance to call this warm and inviting home your own.

Listing Agent

Bridget Fritz

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475122288 Listed on: 07/25/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,807

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 5,772 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 43x135x45x135
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Meadowbrook Elementary School
  • Northbrook Junior High School
  • Glenbrook North High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Sycamore Lane Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,807

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bi-Level
  • Levels: Bi-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Sycamore Lane
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Office
  • Window Features: Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1472
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 699000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Features: Stream
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Meadowbrook Elementary School
  • High School: Glenbrook North High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Northbrook Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 28

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1325
  • Lot Dimensions: 43X135X45X135
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11807
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $11,807 $55,000 $9,237 $45,763
2023 $11,429 $55,000 $9,237 $45,763
2022 $11,429 $55,000 $9,237 $45,763
2021 $8,546 $37,539 $7,071 $30,468
2020 $8,431 $37,539 $7,071 $30,468
2019 $8,181 $41,252 $7,071 $34,181
2018 $9,098 $42,286 $6,205 $36,081
2017 $8,877 $42,286 $6,205 $36,081
2016 $8,537 $42,286 $6,205 $36,081
2015 $7,592 $34,671 $5,051 $29,620
2014 $7,265 $34,671 $5,051 $29,620
2013 $7,028 $34,671 $5,051 $29,620
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Price Changed $699,000 -5.4% --
07/25/2025 07/25/25 For Sale $739,000 +81.3% --
08/16/2016 08/16/16 Sold $407,500 -7.2% $277 / Sq Ft
06/28/2016 06/28/16 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2016 06/16/16 For Sale $439,000 -- $298 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $407,500 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $367,500 --
Trustee Deed $250,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $337,250 New Conventional
Closed $366,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $230,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $125,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $130,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $102,250 FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12430220

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-10-307-009-0000