1620 Elder Lane
Northfield, IL 60093

Status: Sold
Single Family
2 beds
1 baths
1,192 sq.ft
Listing Price: $390,000

About this home

Be enchanted by this charming well-maintained 2BR | 1 Bath Cottage-Style Ranch located in the sought-after New Trier School District! This delightful home is a wonderful opportunity for first-time buyers, ideal for those seeking to downsize to one-level living, or a perfect rental option for a savvy investor. A welcoming front porch sets the tone as you enter. Inside, the spacious living room is filled with natural light and features a wood-burning fireplace plus built-in bookcase surrounding the front windows, creating a warm and inviting nook. Just off the kitchen, you'll find a formal dining room that easily flexes into a den or home office. The home also includes two nicely sized bedrooms, a full bath, and a convenient utility/laundry room to complete the interior. The main living spaces offer recessed lighting and hardwood flooring throughout, adding to the home's appeal. Plus, the entire interior has been freshly painted for its new owners while the exterior was painted last year (2023). Outside, a detached 2-car garage sits at the end of a recently redone driveway(2021) with refreshed sidewalks (2021) A newer fence (2021) provides privacy and allows direct access to Northfield Park, which features a playground, picnic areas, and a basketball court-perfect for outdoor activities. Conveniently located near I-94, the forest preserve, and bike trails. HVAC (2018) Water Heater (2019).

Property details

Property / Lot Details
Acreage 0.153
Lot Dimensions 133X50
Lot Description Park Adjacent, Streetlights
Lot Size Source County Records
Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre
Ownership Fee Simple
Square Footage Comments From Tax Records
Style of House Cottage
Type Detached 1 Story
Property Type Detached Single
Interior Features
Additional Rooms None
Appliances Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Built-In Oven, Range Hood
Square Feet 1,192
Square Feet Source Estimated
Basement Description Crawl
Basement Bathrooms No
Basement None
Bedrooms Count 2
Bedrooms Possible 2
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
Fireplace Location Living Room
Fireplace Count 1
Fireplace Details Wood Burning
Baths FULL Count 1
Baths Count 1
Interior Property Features Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Bookcases
LaundryFeatures Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Total Rooms 5
Rooms
room 1
Level N/A
room 2
Level N/A
room 3
Level N/A
room 4
Level N/A
room 5
Level N/A
room 6
Level N/A
room 7
Level N/A
room 8
Level N/A
room 9
Level N/A
room 10
Level N/A
room 11
Type Bedroom 2
Level Main
Dimensions 11X12
Flooring Hardwood
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level N/A
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level N/A
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 15X11
Flooring Hardwood
room 15
Type Family Room
Level N/A
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 15X12
Flooring Ceramic Tile
room 17
Type Laundry
Level Main
Dimensions 7X12
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 13X22
Flooring Hardwood
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Main
Dimensions 16X12
Flooring Hardwood
Bath None
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Age 71-80 Years
Approx Year Built 1951
Parking Total 2
Driveway Asphalt
Exterior Building Type Aluminum Siding, Brick
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Garage Details Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Detached
Parking Spaces Count 2
Parking Garage
Roof Type Asphalt
MRD Virtual Tour None
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Central Air
CommunityFeatures Park, Street Lights, Street Paved
Area Major Northfield
Corporate Limits Northfield
Directions From Edens I94 take Willow Rd East. Right onto Lockwood Ave., Right onto Elder Lane to property
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Elementary School Avoca West Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 37
Heat/Fuel Forced Air
High Sch New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
High Sch Dist 203
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Jr High/Middle School Marie Murphy School
Jr High/Middle Dist 37
Township New Trier

Financials

Financing Conventional
Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Master Association Fee No
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 05193160110000
Special Assessments N
Taxes $7,810
Tax Exemptions None
Tax Year 2023
$390,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 12174432
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 29 days
Basement None
Type Detached 1 Story
Parking Garage
List Date 10/03/2024
Year Built 1951
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