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Property Description
COLONIAL CHARM | 4 BEDROOMS | 2.1 BATHS | WALK-OUT BASEMENT | 2-CAR GARAGE | NEW HVAC SYSTEM (2025) | NEW WATER HEATER (2025) | HARDWOOD FLOORS | Move right into this well-maintained home offering space, functionality, and updates in a location close to everything. A welcoming front porch sets the tone, leading into a spacious foyer where decorative French doors open to a front closet, creating a charming first impression and the perfect landing spot for coats, shoes, and everyday essentials. Hardwood flooring flows throughout most of the first and second levels, adding warmth, character, and timeless appeal. The sun-filled living room and formal bayed dining room provide inviting spaces for entertaining, holiday celebrations, dinner parties, and everyday moments spent with family and friends. The heart of the home is the well-appointed kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry with crowned uppers, and an entire wall of additional storage to keep everything neatly tucked away. The peninsula offers extra prep space and seating, while the bright eating area is the perfect place to start your morning with a cup of coffee while overlooking the backyard. Just beyond, the entertainment-sized family room invites you to relax and unwind, accented by a stunning floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace that creates a cozy atmosphere for movie nights, game days, or quiet evenings at home. A convenient half bath and laundry/mud room with exterior access complete the main level. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite provides a comfortable retreat featuring a large walk-in closet with custom organizers and a private bath. Three additional generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space and a second full bath offer flexibility for family, guests, or work-from-home needs. The finished walk-out basement expands your living space with a large recreation room featuring a wet bar, and yes, the pool table stays! A versatile bonus room offers endless possibilities as a bedroom, home office, guest room, exercise room, or hobby space. Sliding doors lead directly to the backyard, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living and making it easy to enjoy summer barbecues, outdoor dining, and relaxing evenings under the stars. Ideally located near Northbrook Court, top-rated schools, parks, shopping, dining, and major highways, this home offers the space, updates, and location today's buyers are searching for. Move in, make it your own, and start creating memories for years to come.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 255 Lee Rd
General
- Price: $825,000
- Taxes: $12,844 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12681930
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, E
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Northbrook
- County: Cook
- Township: Northfield
- Driving Directions: Lake Cook road & Skokie Blvd, West to Lee Road, South to home
School Information
- School District: 28
- Elem School District: 28
- Midd School District: 28
- High School District: 225
- 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
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Daylight, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 4,242
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Year Built: 1971
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.275
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 26 x 64 x 116 x 19 x 90 x 134
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1971
- Tax Amount: $12,844.72
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 4021100420000
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Schools
Schools serving 255 Lee Rd
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 | 1.5 mi |
Northbrook Junior High School 1475 Maple Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Glenbrook North High School 2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 | 9-12 | 2.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 255 Lee Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$12,367
—
$73,000
21%
2023
$12,367
-5%
$60,100
-8%
2022
$13,039
18%
$65,000
30%
2021
$11,040
1%
$50,185
—
2020
$10,919
-3%
$50,185
-13%
2019
$11,204
13%
$57,970
20%
2018
$9,908
25%
$48,494
—
2017
$7,912
-22%
$48,494
-5%
2016
$10,087
4%
$51,292
13%
2015
$9,681
7%
$45,361
—
2014
$9,031
1%
$45,361
—
2013
$8,960
—
$45,361
-6%
2012
$8,934
—
$48,511
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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255 Lee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 (MLS# 12681930) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 255 Lee Road is currently listed for $825,000 and was received on June 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 255 Lee 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.

