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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1836 Oak Ave
General
- Sold For: $710,000
- Taxes: $12,707 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12302112
- Added to Site: 342 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Range Hood
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Northbrook
- County: Cook
- Subdivision: Northbrook Manor
- Driving Directions: Walters W of Waukegan to Spruce, S to Oak, W to house on corner.
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: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Zoned
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Cedar
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,070
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1947
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 1981
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.255
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 71 x 141 x 114 x 134
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1947
- Tax Amount: $12,707
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Home Warranty
- Property ID: 4103120260000
Listed by Real Broker LLC
Sold by Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 1836 Oak Ave
School Districts:Northbrook School District 28, Northfield Township High School District 225
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Meadowbrook Elementary School, Northbrook, IL 1600 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Northbrook Junior High School 1475 Maple Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Glenbrook North High School 2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 | 9-12 | 1 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 1836 Oak Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/25/2025
Sold
$710,000
-2.07%
MLS
3/20/2025
Listed
$725,000
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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.
1836 Oak Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 (MLS# 12302112) is a Single Family property that was sold at $710,000 on June 25, 2025. Want to learn more about 1836 Oak Avenue? 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.

