This is it! 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. Seller is bringing central air conditioning and heat up to second floor for added comfort and ease. 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, new washer and dryer, and so much more. Come fall in love today! A home warranty will be provided to the buyer at closing for added comfort. 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.
Contingent
$469,900
1552 McCraren Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035
3beds
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Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
7,535.88 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished rec roomFirst floor bedroomSeparate denGorgeous new bathroomCentral air conditioningAmple storageArea for a firepit
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Listing updated: April 24, 2025 at 04:13pm
Listing courtesy of:
Joe Tyler Gerber 847-544-9666,
Compass,
Louis Diaz 847-769-6823,
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12345088

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Workshop, Den
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Den
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Partially Finished,Egress Window,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Daylight,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 7,535.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 151X50
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 16271030190000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Concrete, Combination
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
- Major remodel year: 2024
Details
- Builder model: CAPE COD
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
- Subdivision: Sherwood Forest
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Highland Park
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $291,356
- Annual tax amount: $2,268
- Date on market: 4/23/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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