1836 Oak, Northbrook IL 60062
Property Description
OUTSTANDING OAK OASIS~Welcome home to 1836 Oak Avenue - where charm, convenience, and community come together in the heart of downtown Northbrook! This delightful 3-bedroom, 3-bath Cape Cod with a 3-car garage offers the perfect blend of character and condition-ideal for buyers seeking top-rated Northbrook schools and a friendly, social neighborhood. Just steps from Techny Prairie Park, Village Green, the Metra, and all the shops and restaurants downtown, the location in Northbrook Manor where they have block parties is unbeatable. The heart of the home is the vaulted family room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace (AS IS - not used by current owners), part of a thoughtful 1981 addition that expanded the original home to include an airy dining room, a third full bath, and an upstairs primary suite. The layout checks all the boxes with two bedrooms and two full baths on the main level, giving you options. The kitchen features granite counters and opens to a sunlit dining room that overlooks the professionally landscaped yard. Upstairs, the private primary suite includes a full bath and a lofted space ideal for a home office, reading nook, or even a dream walk-in closet. Bonus: two attic access doors-one in the office closet and another in the primary-for all your storage needs. The finished basement includes laundry, storage, and recreation space. Outside, you'll love relaxing on the gorgeous brick paver patio (new in 2014), complete with accent lighting-a peaceful setting for summer evenings. The large fenced corner lot features reinforced posts and well-drained grass, -perfect for pets, kids, or entertaining. The 3-car garage provides ample space for a workshop, storage, or a teen's car. This home is immaculate, well-maintained, and bigger than it looks-pride of ownership truly shines! Note: Brick paver patio with lighting '14 Interior & exterior painting '24-25, Roof/gutters '10 Zoned boiler system w/4 thermostats '13, H20 '23 Dual sump pump w/computer control '13 French drain system '17 Refrigerator & dishwasher '15 Washer (~10) dryer '19 Achosa Home warranty included for buyer 1 year. If you are worried about window units, central air is possible to be installed ask for quote. Possession needed through end of June. Just imagine your next chapter in this charming Northbrook home and make a visit today!
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $725,000
- Property Taxes $12,707
- Square Feet 2070
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $350.24
- Year Built 1947
- Parking Type Garage
- Status Contingent
Rooms
- Total Rooms 9
- Basement F
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath F
- Room Size 18X11
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 13X10
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 15X10
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Living Room
- Room Size 17X13
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Family Room
- Room Size 21X15
- Floor Level Main Level
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Dining Room
- Room Size 12X10
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Kitchen
- Room Size 15X10
- Kitchen Type Galley
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Basement
- Basement Description Partially Finished
- Bathroom(s) in Basement N
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 1
- Additional Room 1 Name Tandem Rm
- Additional Room Size 11X7
- Additional Room Level Basement
- Additional Room Flooring Carpet
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Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Name Recreation Rm
- Additional Room Size 18X11
- Additional Room Level Basement
- Additional Room Flooring Vinyl
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Additional Room 10
- Additional Room Flooring Caroline cell (847)477-4825
Interior Features
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Appliances
- Appliances Included Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Range Hood
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Baseboard, Zoned
- Air Conditioning 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
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Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces 1
- Type of Fireplace Wood Burning
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 71-80 Years
- Exterior Construction Cedar
- Foundation Concrete
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 3
- Garage Features Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Location
- County Cook
- Township Northfield
- Corporate Limits Northbrook
- Directions to Property Walters W Of Waukegan To Spruce, S To Oak, W To House On Corner.
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Schools
- Elementary School District 28
- School Name Meadowbrook Elementary Sc
- Junior High District 28
- School Name Northbrook Junior High Sc
- High School District: 225
- School Name Glenbrook North High Scho
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Property Taxes
- Tax 12707
- Tax Year 2023
- Tax Exemptions Homeowner
- Parcel Identification Number 04103120260000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 71X141X114X134
- Acreage 0.255
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by Caroline Gau for Real Broker LLC | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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