NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1918 Central Ave Northbrook, IL 60062

Northbrook Area

Estimated Value: $545,000 - $589,440

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
$338/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 12, 2022

Last sale price $430,000 $253 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,697 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Ranch Style House
  • Shutters
  • Henry Winkelman Elementary School Rated A-
  • Home Office
  • Porch

About This Home

As of September 2022

Gardner's delight. Step in from the front door and you look through the kitchen, family room and out into the gorgeous, perennial filled back yard. Three bedroom ranch with attached garage. Two full baths, one has walk in shower the other charmingly preserved, vintage details. Cooks dream kitchen, Corian counter and glass tile backsplash. Freshly painted throughout. New windows in 2 bedrooms and living room. Kitchen flows into the family room with wood burning fireplace. Laundry room/office, that could be converted into a 4th bedroom. Bamboo floors. Covered porch. patios, fire pit and shed for extra storage. Huge backyard with many interesting details. Basement has a unique doorway from garage. 2nd fireplace in basement and ready to be converted into a recreation room. Brand new air conditioner just installed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Helen Madden

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475132849 Listed on: 07/29/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Brooke Vahosky

eXp Realty License #475183643

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,948

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 87x134

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Shutters
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Shed
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Porch

Schools

  • Henry Winkelman Elementary Schoo
  • Field Middle School
  • Glenbrook North High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Ranch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,948

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1700
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows,Curtains/Drapes,Screens,Shutters,Window Treatments
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Number of Cars: 2.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Henry Winkelman Elementary Schoo
  • High School: Glenbrook North High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Field School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 87X134
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5948.43
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$575,110

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$367,000
Interest Rate
0.0638%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2022
Closed on
Sep 12, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Helen Madden
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brooke Vahosky
eXp Realty
List Price
$455,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.89%
Original Mortgage
$422,211
Interest Rate
0.055%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2020
Closed on
Aug 6, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Caroline Gau
Real Broker LLC
Buyer's Agent
Helen Madden
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$353,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
0.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.85%
Original Mortgage
$282,400
Interest Rate
0.0275%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$547,000 Citywide Title
$430,000 None Listed On Document
$353,000 Chicago Title
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $10,000
Previous Owner $367,000
Closed $422,211
Previous Owner $282,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/12/2022 09/12/22 Sold $430,000 -5.5% $253 / Sq Ft
08/16/2022 08/16/22 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2022 08/10/22 For Sale $455,000 0.0% $268 / Sq Ft
08/03/2022 08/03/22 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2022 07/29/22 For Sale $455,000 +28.9% $268 / Sq Ft
08/06/2020 08/06/20 Sold $353,000 +0.9% $209 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/06/2020 07/06/20 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2020 07/02/20 For Sale $350,000 -- $207 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $6,772 $43,000 $11,919 $31,081
2024 $6,772 $33,601 $10,131 $23,470
2023 $6,034 $33,601 $10,131 $23,470
2022 $6,034 $33,601 $10,131 $23,470
2021 $5,485 $27,134 $11,323 $15,811
2020 $5,948 $27,134 $11,323 $15,811
2019 $4,507 $29,494 $11,323 $18,171
2018 $5,260 $31,059 $9,833 $21,226
2017 $5,183 $31,059 $9,833 $21,226
2016 $5,255 $31,059 $9,833 $21,226
2015 $5,902 $31,851 $8,343 $23,508
2014 $5,785 $31,851 $8,343 $23,508
2013 $5,641 $31,851 $8,343 $23,508
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Helen Madden

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Helen Madden

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (847) 845-8805

    22 Total Sales

    Helen Madden
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Brooke Vahosky

    eXp Realty

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  • Caroline Gau

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Caroline Gau

    Real Broker LLC

    (847) 686-3182

    114 Total Sales

    Caroline Gau
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11474537

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-17-100-014-0000

Illinois Cook County Northbrook 60062

1918 Central Ave, Northbrook, IL

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