These 5 Northbrook Homes Are Asking For Less Than $600,000

NORTHBROOK, IL — What's the "average" single-family home in Northbrook going for these days? A review of local real estate listings reveals some of what's been listed on the local housing market as the summer of 2018 comes to a close.

Northbrook had about 60 homes when it was incorporated nearly 117 years ago with the name "Shermerville," according to the village. (That name was scrapped in 1923 by residents who looking to change the town's reputation for "boisterous gatherings" at its inns and five saloons, according to the Enclopedia of Chicago)

Today, according to census data, there are about 12,840 households in town and the median value of Northbrook homes is about $520,000.

So, we compiled a list of some of the most appealing Northbrook properties on the market asking for less than $600,000. Review the basic data from five such homes below or click on any image for more photos and the home's complete listing.

2421 Brian Drive
$510,000

Located in the Cobblewood subdivision, this home has "too many upgrades to list," according to its listing.

• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 half
• Built: 1979
• Square footage: n/a
• Lot Size: Less than 0.25 acre
• Last Sold: 2003
• Listed: May 2

3139 Iris Lane
$549,000

This two-story Colonial sits on a large lot on a west Northbrook cul-de-sac has hardwood floors and large rooms but "needs updating," according to its listing.

• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 half
• Built: 1969
• Square Footage: 2,837
• Lot Size: 0.34 acres
• Last Sold: 1969
• Listed: Aug. 22

249 Sussex Lane
$549,000

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Willows North subdivision, this brick and cedar two-story contemporary design "must be seen to be appreciated," according to its listing.

• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 half
• Built: 1985
• Square Footage: 2,860
• Lot Size: 0.25
• Last Sold: 1985
• Listed: Aug. 21
• Open House: Sept. 9

4214 Devonshire Court
$599,000

This two-story Colonial with brick and vinyl siding on a cul-de-sac beside the entrance to Wood Oaks Park in the west Northbrook Lakeshire subdivision has been "beautifully expanded," according to its listing.

• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 half
• Built: 1980
• Square Footage: 3,514
• Lot Size: 0.3 acres
• Last Sold: 1992
• Price Reduced: July 23

4129 Rutgers Lane
$599,000

This two-story Prairie-style brick and cedar design sits on one of the largest prime lots along Lake Shermerville for a "spacious home in a very serene location," according to its listing.

• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 half
• Built: 1979
• Square Footage: 3,197
• Lot Size: 0.34 acres
• Last Sold: 2001
• Listed: June 21

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