$5,569 Closing Credit¹
#12298400, Stephanie Hofman, Listing Office: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
$479,900 List price
1552 Mccraren Rd Highland Park, IL 60035
$5,699
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,400 sqft
0.2 acres
$343 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1552 Mccraren Rd
This is it! Welcome home to this sunny, bright, and totally renovated Cape Cod in the heart of Sherwood Forest. Renovated by local rehabber, but so many vintage features preserved. Original hardwood flooring refinished, all new flooring in kitchen and baths, all new paint, doors, trim, casing, lighting fixtures. Flooded with natural light from all the brand new windows, all this sets the tone for your new home. Living room with large picture windows, separate den (which can be used as a dining room or 4th bedroom) with sliders out to the brand new deck and picturesque yard. First floor bedroom and full bathroom - updated with all new fixtures. The kitchen is what dreams are made of, with all new stainless steel appliances, marble counters, and a marble backsplash- plus room for a table! Upstairs, you will find the charm of a cape cod, with interesting lines, timeless built-ins, two bedrooms, and a gorgeous new bathroom. Finally, the basement is surprisingly large, with a finished rec room, and large utility room with ample storage. Gorgeous and DEEP backyard with large wooden deck, freestanding garden planters, area for a firepit, and a storage shed. Detached 2.5-car garage has all new drywall, electrical, and lighting. In addition to all of the wonderful cosmetic updates, this home features newer electrical, newer mechanicals, new driveway, both back and side deck are new, new washer and dryer, and so much more. Come fall in love today! A home warranty will be provided to the buyer at closing for added comfort. Coveted District 112 grade schools, including Sherwood Elementary School and Edgewood Middle School. A Sherwood Forest address also allows you to have a choice of Deerfield or Highland Park High School. Walking distance to Arbor Park and a short hop, skip, and jump from Downtown Highland Park and all of the business on Deerfield Road.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
(New)
(New)
CoolingCentral Air, Wall Unit(s)
Size1,400 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.173 Acres
Year built1952
MLS #12308614
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- MLS Number: 12308614
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (847) 379-5898
- Listing Agent: Joe Tyler Gerber
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 08, 2024 | Home Sold | $299,000 |
| May 08, 2024 | Home Sold | $299,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $108,969 | $2,259 |
| 2022 | $97,109 | $2,156 |
| 2021 | $93,871 | $2,087 |
| 2020 | $93,871 | $1,999 |
| 2019 | $93,432 | $2,007 |
| 2018 | $89,832 | $1,901 |
| 2017 | $89,314 | $1,901 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Walden Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•630 Essex Ct
6
Sherwood Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•1900 Stratford Rd
6
Red Oak Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•530 Red Oak Ln
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $87,500. Most Highland Park, IL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are married, with kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
6%
<35k
57%
35k-100k
33%
100k-200k
4%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
24%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
34%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
19%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
12%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1552 Mccraren Rd
This home is located at 1552 Mccraren Rd in Highland Park, IL and zip code 60035 in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood. This 1,400 square foot home, which was built in 1952, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $479,900.
In February 2025, from all listings sold in Highland Park, IL there were more than 12 sold above asking price, over 11 sold below and more than 2 were sold right at the asked price. Between January and February 2025, Highland Park, IL real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 7.4%. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $718,116, while the average time on the real estate market was 29 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.