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$870,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 3,248 Sq. Ft.
  • 3 Car Garage
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Classic Bungalow seamlessly combines all the charm of yester-year with today's modern ammenities! Nestled on a spectacular professionally landscaped lot in an amazing location just blocks from downtown and metra! Inviting front porch is the perfect place to welcome your guests or just relax. Main floor offers entertainment size living room and dining room well-appointed with a beautiful fireplace, crown molding and hardwood floors. The sunny updated kitchen is a cook's dream! Loads of 42" white cabnets, granite counters, stainless-steel appliances a prep sink and subway tile! Huge island for casual dining and extra storage is open to the cozy family room with second fireplace and built-ins. Don't miss the stunning renovated full bath! Upstairs you can escape to your large primary suite with dramatic vaulted ceiling, en-suite bath offering a double vanity and a whirlpool tub, 4 walk in closets and a sweet Juliet balcony for enjoying your morning coffee overlooking the expansive back yard! There are 4 additional family bedrooms on this level one with a shared bath perfect for guest or nanny suite. The other 3 bedrooms are served by the hall bath. Cozy loft is a second great hang out space! 3 car garage with 12' ceiling can accomodate a boat or a car lift! Amazing outdoor spaces including a brick paver patio, gorgeous rear yard backs to forest preserve with bike/walking trails! Full basement is great storage, work shop space and has an exit to the garage. Many improvements include new roof 2024, completely renovated main floor bath 2024, 1 new furnace and A/C 2021, newer Anderson Windows, fascia and soffits replaced with maintenance free material. District 28 schools! Move in and start enjoying all the restaurants, shops, parks and festivals Northbrook has to offer!

Full Property Details for 1040 Shermer Rd

General

  • Sold For: $870,000
  • Taxes: $14,266 (2023)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12368248
  • Added to Site: 274 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Workshop
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Wood-Burning, Gas Starter
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Balcony

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Attached
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

  • Area: Northbrook
  • County: Cook
  • Driving Directions: Shermer rd. south of Waukegan to address

School Information

  • School District: 28
  • Midd School District: 28
  • Elementary School: Meadowbrook Elementary School
  • Middle School: Northbrook Junior High School
  • High School: Glenbrook North High School
  • Private School: Glenbrook North High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Partial
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Utilities

  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Skylight(s)
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 3,248
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Manufactured Home

  • Model: BUNGALOW

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 265 x 253
  • Lot Features: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Mature Trees

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1925
  • Tax Amount: $14,266
  • Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 4102000030000

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Schools serving 1040 Shermer Rd

School Districts:Northbrook School District 28, Northfield Township High School District 225
NameGradesDistance
Meadowbrook Elementary School, Northbrook, IL
1600 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062
PK-50.4 mi
Northbrook Junior High School
1475 Maple Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062
6-80.6 mi
Glenbrook North High School
2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
9-121.7 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 1040 Shermer Rd

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/08/2025
Sold
$870,000
-3.23%
MLS
5/21/2025
Listed
$899,000
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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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1040 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 (MLS# 12368248) is a Single Family property that was sold at $870,000 on August 08, 2025. This property was listed by Barbara Rogalla from our Highland Park / Deerfield Office.Want to learn more about 1040 Shermer Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Northbrook? You can browse all Northbrook real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.