$622,549
SOLD MAY 29, 2026

2553 Essex Dr Northbrook, IL 60062

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,555 Sq Ft
1978 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 29, 2026

$244 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Wescott Elementary School Rated A+
  • Home Office
  • 5-minute walk to Greenview Park

About This Home

As of May 2026

Multiple Offers, HIGHEST and BEST called for by 3/01/2026 AT 3:30 PM. Rarely Available Prime Corner End Unit in Sought-After Salceda Manor Nestled in a highly desirable location, this beautifully updated 4+ bedroom, 2.5-bath corner townhome offers the perfect blend of space, style, and comfort. Immaculately maintained, it feels more like a single-family home than a townhome, with its own private entrance and attached 2-car garage-providing ultimate convenience and privacy. The main floor boasts beautiful walnut hardwood floors (excluding the kitchen) and features a spacious, updated eat-in kitchen perfect for meal prep . The large, light-filled living and dining room combination is ideal for entertaining or relaxing. The large family room, complete with a fireplace and a sliding door leading to a private patio, is the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, read, or host family and friends. Upstairs, the large primary bedroom suite is a true retreat, featuring a walk-in closet and a beautifully remodeled bathroom with double vanity (2021). An additional office/den offers versatility for your work-from-home needs or can be transformed into a reading nook or hobby space. The second floor also includes 3 generous bedrooms and another fully updated bath (2022).The convenience of a second-floor laundry area makes chores a breeze. Plus, the finished remodeled basement -2021 offers ample space for recreation and storage, ensuring you have room to grow. Recent Updates Include: New Siding (2009), Remodeled Kitchen (2016) , Furnace (2016), AC (2017), Roof ( 2019), Sump Pump (2021), second bathroom (2022 ) , Water Heater (2024), front storm door (2024 )...and more! Enjoy the perks of living in an award-winning school district 30 and Glenbrook North High School. Easy access to shopping, tollways, and expressways. Move in and just unpack. Seller prefer closing in the end of May. ( Please note FP as is -seller hasn't never used it. Please exclude storage closets in garage and in basement storage area. )

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Irit Jacobson

Coldwell Banker Realty License #471011967 Listed on: 02/26/2026

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Dean

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475215198

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,660

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 24.9 x 84.7 x 24.6 x 84.6
  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $385 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,555 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

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, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 4 Units
  • Cristian Croitoru Association, Phone Number (847) 657-9977
  • Salceda Manor Subdivision, 2 Story Floorplan
  • Property managed by CAM - CMCA Krono Property Management

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,660

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$385 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Salceda Manor
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 2555
  • Room Type: Office
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 385
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: CAM - CMCA Krono Property Management
  • Management Contact Name: Cristian Croitoru
  • Management Phone: 847-657-9977x412

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Parking, 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 24.9 X 84.7 X 24.6 X 84.6
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8659.99
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 4

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2026
Closed on
May 23, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Irit Jacobson
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Dean
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$585,000
Sold Price
$622,549
Premium/Discount to List
$37,549
6.42%
Views
90

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-65.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$285,600
Interest Rate
4.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 1995
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.28%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $623,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $357,000 Fatic
Warranty Deed $500,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Warranty Deed $360,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $275,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $285,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $288,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/29/2026 05/29/26 Sold $622,549 +6.4% $244 / Sq Ft
03/02/2026 03/02/26 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2026 02/26/26 For Sale $585,000 -- $229 / 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 $8,670 $51,000 $9,274 $41,726
2024 $8,670 $40,000 $6,500 $33,500
2023 $8,410 $40,000 $6,500 $33,500
2022 $8,410 $40,000 $6,500 $33,500
2021 $8,017 $34,201 $3,091 $31,110
2020 $7,996 $34,201 $3,091 $31,110
2019 $7,693 $37,584 $3,091 $34,493
2018 $7,627 $34,684 $2,704 $31,980
2017 $7,485 $34,684 $2,704 $31,980
2016 $6,922 $34,684 $2,704 $31,980
2015 $7,467 $33,809 $2,189 $31,620
2014 $7,294 $33,809 $2,189 $31,620
2013 $7,186 $33,809 $2,189 $31,620
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12576600

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-21-200-099-0000

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