1826 Sunset Road

Closed 8/1/18
Closed 8/1/18
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$300,000
2 beds1,152 sqft

1826 Sunset Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$260/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Vintage 1930's stucco home in fantastic location across from Sunset Park. Remodeled kitchen with granite counters, adorable breakfast nook with built-in table, pantry closet, and garden window. Expansive loft area on second floor includes new carpeting and newer skylight window that opens and has built-in movable blind. Many other updates including: newly refinished hardwoods, fresh paint, water heater, chimney liner, newer windows, boiler, sump pump and backup, French drain, asphalt driveway with...Vintage 1930's stucco home in fantastic location across from Sunset Park. Remodeled kitchen with granite counters, adorable breakfast nook with built-in table, pantry closet, and garden window. Expansive loft area on second floor includes new carpeting and newer skylight window that opens and has built-in movable blind. Many other updates including: newly refinished hardwoods, fresh paint, water heater, chimney liner, newer windows, boiler, sump pump and backup, French drain, asphalt driveway with brick-paver edging, updated bathroom, and newer sewer line. Former coal bin converted into great storage room. Fenced yard with perennial garden. Second bathroom in full basement. Plenty of storage and lots of charm. Walk to town where you'll find restaurants, theater, and all kinds of shops and businesses. Easy access to expressway too.

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    Listing closed: 08/01/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09866655
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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 1826 Sunset Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $5,385 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Highland Park
    • Subdivision: SUNSET PARK
    • Township: MORAINE
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Window/Wall Units - 3+
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 0
    • Heat/Fuel: Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard, Radiant
    • Architectural Style: Cape Cod

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1930
    • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,501 SF

    General Information

    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 112
    • Elementary School: INDIAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • Jr High Middle School: EDGEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
    • High School District: 113
    • High School: HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 112
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking: Space/s
    • Parking Details: Off Street, Side Apron
    • Parking On Site: true
    • Parking Ownership: Owned
    • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 2
    • Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Units - 3+
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Room Type: Foyer, Loft, Breakfast Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
    • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 81-90 Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 50*150
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt,Side Drive
    • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 1152
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 17
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 04-18-2018

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X10
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X11
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X11
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 23X8
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 20X12
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 6X4
    Loft Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Loft
    • Dimensions: 18X14
    Breakfast Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Breakfast Room
    • Dimensions: 6X5

    Property History for 1826 Sunset Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 1, 2018

    Sold

    MRED #09866655

    		$300,000—
    Jul 9, 2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #628032925

    		$300,000—
    Jun 7, 2018

    Pending

    MRED #09866655

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/01/2018

    Sold

    MRED #09866655

    $300,000
    07/09/2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #628032925

    $300,000
    06/07/2018

    Pending

    MRED #09866655

    —

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    Public Records for 1826 Sunset Road

    Taxable Value

    Land

    $54,269

    Additions

    $68,295
    Total$122,564

    Tax Record

    2025

    $9,723 ($810 / month)

    Home Facts

    Beds

    0

    Baths

    2

    Total Finished SqFt

    1,334 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    1,334 SqFt

    Stories

    2

    Lot Size

    7,501 SqFt

    Style

    Single Family Residence

    Year Built

    1930

    Year Renovated

    1933

    County

    LAKE

    APN

    16-22-410-028

    Schools near 1826 Sunset Road

    This home is within Twp Hsd 113 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Indian Trail Elementary School
    		Public - K to 5
    Edgewood Middle School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Highland Park High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Oak Terrace Elementary School
    		Public - PK to 5
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Indian Trail Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Edgewood Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Highland Park High School
    Public9 to 12

    Oak Terrace Elementary School
    PublicPK to 5

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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