1552 Mccraren, Highland Park IL 60035
Property Description
New improvements made, come take a second look! 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.
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $479,900
- Property Taxes $2,268
- Square Feet 0
- Price/ Sq. Ft. Unavailable
- Year Built 1952
- Parking Type Garage
- Status New
Rooms
- Total Rooms 8
- Basement F
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath F
- Room Size 12X11
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 15X9
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 13X9
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Wood Laminate
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Living Room
- Room Size 16X12
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Family Room
- Room Size 18X14
- Floor Level Basement
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Kitchen
- Room Size 13X13
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Vinyl
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Basement
- Basement Description Partially Finished,Egress Window,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Daylight
- Bathroom(s) in Basement N
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 1
- Additional Room 1 Name Work Rm
- Additional Room Size 15X8
- Additional Room Level Main Level
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Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Name Den
- Additional Room Size 11X10
- Additional Room Level Main Level
- Additional Room Flooring Hardwood
Interior Features
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Gas, Forced Air
- Air Conditioning Central Air
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 71-80 Years
- Exterior Construction Aluminum Siding,Concrete,Combination
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 2.5
- Garage Features Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Location
- County Lake
- Township Moraine
- Corporate Limits Highland Park
- Directions to Property Berkeley To Arbor South To Northland East To Mccraren. North To 1552.
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Schools
- Elementary School District 112
- School Name Sherwood Elementary Schoo
- Junior High District 112
- School Name Edgewood Middle School
- High School District: 113
- School Name Highland Park High School
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Property Taxes
- Tax 2268
- Tax Year 2023
- Tax Exemptions Homeowner,Senior,Senior F
- Parcel Identification Number 16271030190000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 151X50
- Acreage 0.173
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by Joe Tyler Gerber for Compass | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 4/1/2025 3:32 AM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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