Real Estate

Cubs' Kipnis Puts $1.375M Northbrook Home On Market

Jason Kipnis, a graduate of Glenbrook North High School, signed with the Chicago Cubs in February.

NORTHBROOK, IL — When, and if, there is a Major League Baseball season, Jason Kipnis will be playing for a team he grew up rooting for. Kipnis, a graduate of Glenbrook North High School, signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs in February. He previously played for the Cleveland Indians, a team that drafted him in 2011.

Recently, Kipnis put a five-bedroom, 3,192-square-foot Northbrook house on the market. According to the Chicago Tribune, Kipnis, 33, has an extensive residential property portfolio, including a primary Chicago-area residence that is a five-bedroom, 7,000-square-foot mansion in Old Town he bought in January for $2.8 million.

  • Address: 1345 Ridgewood Dr, Northbrook, Illinois
  • Price: $1,375,000
  • Square Feet: 3192
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
  • Built: 2005
  • Features: When only the BEST will do! Situated on a beautiful almost 1/2 acre lot in prestigious East Northbrook, this Orren Pickell built home gives you the quality and conveniences you have been looking for - High ceilings, open floor plan, kitchen with custom white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, pantry, island and eating area that opens to the family room. Perfect for entertaining, this home features a butler's pantry with big storage closet, which leads to the dining room. Living room is converted to a library/office with custom built-ins for working at home. 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on the second floor plus a large laundry room, 2 linen closets and a big finished bonus room for whatever your family needs. The Master Bath features a walk-in shower, whirlpool tub and double vanity. Full finished basement gives you a 40 foot recreation room, a 5th bedroom with a full bathroom and a large unfinished storage area. 2-car garage with epoxy floor, shelving and wall storage leading to convenient mud room/service entry area off the kitchen. Professionally landscaped, this property is a haven for your busy lifestyle. Conveniently located in a serene and scenic neighborhood yet close to shopping, transportation, highways and forest preserve. Award winning school districts 28 and 225 (Glenbrook North High School).

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

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