$630,000
SOLD MAY 9, 2025

1936 Somerset Ln Unit 56 Northbrook, IL 60062

2 Beds
3.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
$550/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

5% Above List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Recreation Room
  • Corner Lot
  • Wescott Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lower Floor Utility Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

This spectacular 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath ranch townhome in the highly sought-after "The Commons of Northbrook" offers an exceptional blend of style, comfort, and convenience. Located in a maintenance-free community just minutes from downtown Northbrook and the Metra Station. This end-unit townhome boasts an open, flexible floor plan with an abundance of natural light and high-end finishes throughout. The spacious living room features an eye-catching brick accent wall and built-in glass shelves perfect for displaying your favorite items. The living room flows seamlessly into the dining room, making it ideal for entertaining. The modern kitchen is a true highlight with sleek white cabinetry, beautiful quartz countertops, a stunning marble backsplash, high-end appliances, and two oversized built-in pantries for ample storage. A separate eating area provides a picturesque view of the professionally landscaped backyard, and the breakfast bar offers a casual spot for dining. The primary suite is a serene retreat, featuring dual vanities, an attractive walk-in shower, and a large, custom-organized walk-in closet. The second bedroom suite is equally impressive with a brick accent wall, a beautifully updated bathroom, and a custom-organized closet. A conveniently located powder room completes the main level. The third bedroom is in the basement and includes a tastefully designed full bath, laundry room, and generous storage space. The partially finished rec room offers additional living space and endless possibilities. Outside, the fenced-in backyard is a private oasis, featuring professional landscaping by Chalet, a large brick paver patio with a seating wall, accent lighting, and a decorative bubble fountain. The brick paver walkway adds to the home's charm and curb appeal. The one-car garage is not only spacious but has been thoughtfully upgraded with custom built-in shelves and 50-amp electrical service added. This home truly has it all! With its prime location, top-notch finishes, and luxurious amenities, this townhome offers the perfect blend of modern living and timeless style. A short distance to the Metra station and downtown Northbrook. See additional information for a full list of improvements. Top rated schools in Dist #30 include Wescott, Maple and Glenbrook North. A MUST SEE! No rentals allowed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rosalie Lemperis

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475171722 Listed on: 03/27/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Gloria Matlin

Compass License #475102576

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,975

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

HOA Fees

  • $550 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Replacement Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range with Range Hood
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Wescott Elementary School
  • Maple Middle School
  • Glenbrook North High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • Jordan Schaefer Association, Phone Number (847) 509-0200
  • The Commons Subdivision
  • Property managed by Foster Premier

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,975

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$550 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-Ranch
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse-Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: The Commons
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Humidifier
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Replacement Windows
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Foyer, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet, Eating Area, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 599000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 550
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Foster Premier
  • Management Contact Name: Jordan Schaefer
  • Management Phone: 847-509-0200
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Wescott Elementary School
  • High School: Glenbrook North High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Maple School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 30

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7974.93
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2025
Closed on
May 6, 2025
Sold by
Chemers Harlan and Chemers Elizabeth
Bought by
Allen And Candi Green Declaration Of Trust and Green
Seller's Agent
Rosalie Lemperis
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gloria Matlin
Compass
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
5.18%
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$579,222

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$50,778
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-22.48%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2022
Closed on
Sep 24, 2022
Sold by
Matynia Kevin
Bought by
Chemers Harlan and Chemers Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Kinga Andrzejewska
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Justin Greenberg
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.22%
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.74%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2022
Closed on
Mar 28, 2022
Sold by
Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust Hb5
Bought by
Matynia Kevin and Szymanczak Piotr
Seller's Agent
Frank DeNovi
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kinga Andrzejewska
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$280,639
Premium/Discount to List
$5,639
2.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
137.46%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2022
Closed on
Jan 25, 2022
Sold by
Quinlan Mary K
Bought by
Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust Hb5
Seller's Agent
Frank DeNovi
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kinga Andrzejewska
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$280,639
Premium/Discount to List
$5,639
2.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2008
Sold by
Quinlan Donald and Quinlan Mary K
Bought by
Quinlan Mary K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,800
Interest Rate
2.77%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2007
Sold by
Quinlan Mary K and Quinlan Maeve
Bought by
Quinlan Donald and Quinlan Mary K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,800
Interest Rate
2.77%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2003
Sold by
Quinlan Mary K
Bought by
Quinlan Mary K and Quinlan Maeve

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2000
Sold by
Quinlan Maeve
Bought by
Quinlan Mary K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2000
Sold by
Quinlan Donald and Quinlan Mary K
Bought by
Quinlan Mary K and Quinlan Maeve
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $630,000 Ata National Title
Warranty Deed $440,000 None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed $281,000 --
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure -- --
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Git
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $412,800 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $145,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $304,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $130,740 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Sold $630,000 +5.2% --
03/29/2025 03/29/25 For Sale $599,000 0.0% --
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Sale $599,000 +36.1% --
09/30/2022 09/30/22 Sold $440,000 -2.2% $244 / Sq Ft
08/10/2022 08/10/22 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2022 07/18/22 For Sale $450,000 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft
07/05/2022 07/05/22 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2022 07/03/22 For Sale $450,000 +60.3% $250 / Sq Ft
03/25/2022 03/25/22 Sold $280,639 +2.1% $156 / Sq Ft
02/08/2022 02/08/22 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2022 01/27/22 For Sale $275,000 -- $153 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $7,975 $33,743 $6,545 $27,198
2023 $6,342 $33,743 $6,545 $27,198
2022 $6,342 $33,743 $6,545 $27,198
2021 $6,089 $29,440 $5,285 $24,155
2020 $6,134 $29,440 $5,285 $24,155
2019 $6,489 $34,984 $5,285 $29,699
2018 $5,331 $28,026 $3,020 $25,006
2017 $6,700 $28,026 $3,020 $25,006
2016 $2,719 $28,026 $3,020 $25,006
2015 $3,654 $21,576 $3,901 $17,675
2014 $5,037 $21,576 $3,901 $17,675
2013 $3,501 $21,576 $3,901 $17,675
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12296579

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-16-202-070-1001