1552 McCraren Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 - Photo 1

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$455,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
2.5 Car Garage

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Property Description

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, newer plumbing, and so much more. Come fall in love today! 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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1552 McCraren Rd

General

Sold For: $455,000
Taxes: $2,268 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12495698
Added to Site: 94 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: Highland Park
County: Lake
Subdivision: Sherwood Forest
Driving Directions: Berkeley to Arbor South to Northland East to McCraren. North to 1552. No sign on property.

School Information

School District: 112
Midd School District: 112
Elementary School: Sherwood Elementary School
Middle School: Edgewood Middle School
High School: Highland Park High School
Private School: Highland Park High School

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Construction: Aluminum Siding, Concrete, Combination
Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Concrete, Combination
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Egress Window, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Daylight, Full
Roof: Asphalt
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
Year Built: 1952
Built Before 1978: Yes
Remodeled/Updated: 2024

Manufactured Home

Model: CAPE COD

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.173
Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 151 x 50

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1952
Tax Amount: $2,268
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Property ID: 16271030190000

Listed by Baird & Warner
Sold by Baird & Warner

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Schools

Schools serving 1552 McCraren Rd

School Districts:Township High School District 113, North Shore School District 112

Name	Grades	Distance
Sherwood Elementary School, Highland Park, IL 1900 Stratford Road, Highland Park, IL 60035	K-5	1.1 mi
Edgewood Middle School 2031 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035	6-8	1.5 mi
Highland Park High School 433 Vine Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035	9-12	1.4 mi
Deerfield High School, Deerfield, IL 1959 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015	9-12	1.6 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1552 McCraren Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/21/2025

Sold

$455,000

-1.09%

MLS

10/14/2025

Listed

$460,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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1552 McCraren Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 (MLS# 12495698) is a Single Family property that was sold at $455,000 on November 21, 2025. Want to learn more about 1552 McCraren Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Highland Park? You can browse all Highland Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

1552 McCraren Rd Highland Park, IL 60035