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1740 Spruce Avenue

Highland Park, IL 60035

4 beds
2 baths
2,412 sqft
~3/4 acre lot
$252 per sqft
1940 build
– on site

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Sunny & serene home on a spectacular lot in popular Sherwood Forest with beautiful views and ready for a new owner's refresh. Highly coveted primary bedroom suite features a charming wood planked ceiling, WBFP w/ gas starter, adobe surround & brick hearth, dressing area with 3 mirrored double closets, & private bathroom w/ a two-person whirlpool tub & separate shower. Eat-in kitchen features wood cabinets w/ Corian counter tops, a work island, black Dacor double ovens, SS Bosch dishwasher, SS Fisher & Paykel 5 burner gas range, recessed lighting & a bright & happy breakfast nook featuring a giant slider & floor to ceiling windows. Formal living room has a WBFP w/ brick surround and is open to the formal dining room for easy entertaining. Both the LR & DR are spacious and feature hardwood floors, recessed lighting, beautiful picture windows and an accent wall of MCM paneling. The dramatic family room addition is the heart of the home and features gorgeous vaulted ceilings with custom rustic wood beams, a 2-story WBFP w/ a gas starter outfitted in river rock and a wood mantle, two walls consisting of 4 sets of beautiful sliders and custom transom windows overlooking the beautiful & deep yard. Additional features include a 4th bedroom on the main level plus 2 more bedrooms upstairs that share a neutral hall bathroom, attached 2.5 garage with a charming little mudroom/pantry area off the kitchen, unfinished basement w/ recreation room, laundry & mechanicals, brick paver patio, brand new roof and circular driveway. Being sold "as-is" bring your ideas for remodeling, adding on or the lot also provides a wonderful opportunity to tear down & build new on 2/3 of an acre among other high-end custom homes.

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12199417 —

The Building

Year Built:

1940
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Basement:

Partial
Exterior Features:

Brick Paver Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Humidifier, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Eating Area, Recreation Room, Mud Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2412

Location

Directions:

Park Ave E of Ridge Rd to Spruce Ave S to home on W side of the street
Location:

4594
Location:

13295

The Property

Parcel Number:

16214010160000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Dimensions:

97 X 297
Lot Size Acres:

0.66
Lot Size Source:

County Records
Zero Lot Line:

No
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

12169

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Schools

Elementary School:

Sherwood Elementary School
Elementary School District:

112
Middle Or Junior School:

Edgewood Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

112
High School:

Highland Park High School
Alt High School Name:

Deerfield High School
High School District:

113

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Sherwood Forest
Community Features:

Park, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2.5
Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

2.5
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Utility Costs

$213/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
1/6/25 Jan 6, 2025	Sold	MRED	$610,000

House Sold on 1/6/2025

$610,000

Listing provided by broker:

Patricia Denenberg

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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1740 Spruce Avenue

Highland Park, IL 60035