Backup offers
$7,659 Closing Credit¹
#12222874, Laura Ziccardi, Listing Office: Realty One Group Excel
$725,000 List price
1836 Oak Ave Northbrook, IL 60062
$8,609
Closing credit¹
3 beds
3 full
2,070 sqft
0.3 acres
$350 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1836 Oak Ave
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!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Zoned
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
(Contingent)
CoolingWall Unit(s)
Size2,070 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.255 Acres
Year built1947
ParkingConcrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
MLS #12302112
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning
Summary
- MLS Number: 12302112
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Real Broker LLC
- Office Phone: (217) 960-8605
- Listing Agent: Caroline Gau
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2008 | Home Sold | $485,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $58,937 | $12,301 |
| 2021 | $45,327 | $10,491 |
| 2020 | $45,327 | $10,337 |
| 2019 | $49,810 | $10,032 |
| 2018 | $54,791 | $12,026 |
| 2017 | $54,791 | $11,729 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
10
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•1600 Walters Ave
9
Greenbriar Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•2195 Cherry Ln
9
Wescott Elementary School
Public District 1-5
0.8 mi
•1820 Western Ave
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 $129,717. Residents of Northbrook, IL typically earn between $100k-200k each year. The most common type of family is married, with kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
7%
<35k
25%
35k-100k
41%
100k-200k
27%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
21%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
43%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
19%
<11 yrs old
14%
12-17 yrs old
11%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
The Container Store
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1836 Oak Ave
This home is located at 1836 Oak Ave in Northbrook, IL and zip code 60062 in the Northbrook Manor neighborhood. This 2,070 square foot home, which was built in 1947, sits on a 0.26 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $725,000.
Over 21 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Northbrook, IL. In the same period over 11 listings were sold below the listed price and 5 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Northbrook, IL increased by 33.1% between February and March 2025. In March 2025 median list price was $620,000 and the average listing age was 37 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.