$870,000

beds

baths

3,248

square ft

1040 Shermer Road

Northbrook, Illinois 60062

Closed / MLS #12368248 / Single Family / Northbrook

Listing information updated 8/8/2025 at 6:03pm

Classic Bungalow seamlessly combines all the charm of yester-year with today's modern ammenities! Nestled on a spectacular professionally landscaped lot in an amazing location just blocks from downtown and metra! Inviting front porch is the perfect place to welcome your guests or just relax. Main floor offers entertainment size living room and dining room well-appointed with a beautiful fireplace, crown molding and hardwood floors. The sunny updated kitchen is a cook's dream! Loads of 42" white cabnets, granite counters, stainless-steel appliances a prep sink and subway tile! Huge island for casual dining and extra storage is open to the cozy family room with second fireplace and built-ins. Don't miss the stunning renovated full bath! Upstairs you can escape to your large primary suite with dramatic vaulted ceiling, en-suite bath offering a double vanity and a whirlpool tub, 4 walk in closets and a sweet Juliet balcony for enjoying your morning coffee overlooking the expansive back yard! There are 4 additional family bedrooms on this level one with a shared bath perfect for guest or nanny suite. The other 3 bedrooms are served by the hall bath. Cozy loft is a second great hang out space! 3 car garage with 12' ceiling can accomodate a boat or a car lift! Amazing outdoor spaces including a brick paver patio, gorgeous rear yard backs to forest preserve with bike/walking trails! Full basement is great storage, work shop space and has an exit to the garage. Many improvements include new roof 2024, completely renovated main floor bath 2024, 1 new furnace and A/C 2021, newer Anderson Windows, fascia and soffits replaced with maintenance free material. District 28 schools! Move in and start enjoying all the restaurants, shops, parks and festivals Northbrook has to offer!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Partial

Heating System:

Forced Air, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Garage,On Site,Attached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,248

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Workshop

External Features:

Balcony, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

27x12 - Main

Dining Room:

13x13 - Main

Kitchen:

17x13 - Main

Family Room:

20x13 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

18x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

16x11 - Second

Bedroom 5:

11x9 - Second Level

Loft:

12x12 - Second Level

Laundry:

9x9 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$14,266

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60062

City:

Northbrook

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

28, 225

Elementary School:

Meadowbrook Elementary School

Middle School:

Northbrook Junior High School

High School:

Glenbrook North High School

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Partial

Heating System:

Forced Air, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Garage,On Site,Attached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,248

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Workshop

External Features:

Balcony, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

27x12 - Main

Dining Room:

13x13 - Main

Kitchen:

17x13 - Main

Family Room:

20x13 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

18x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

16x11 - Second

Bedroom 5:

11x9 - Second Level

Loft:

12x12 - Second Level

Laundry:

9x9 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$14,266

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60062

City:

Northbrook

County:

Cook

School District(s):

28, 225

Elementary School:

Meadowbrook Elementary School

Middle School:

Northbrook Junior High School

High School:

Glenbrook North High School

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing Office Phone: 847.433.5400

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