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$699,000
5 Days On Site

1938 Lincoln Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
2
Total Baths
1
Full Bath
1
Partial Bath
1955
Built
County:
Cook
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Compass
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Move right in to this beautifully updated Northbrook home that truly lives larger than it appears with 2270 sq ft of usable living space! This expanded brick ranch combines timeless charm with modern finishes, offering 3 bedrooms, 1.1 baths, a spacious family room addition, and a fully remodeled lower level in a prime Northbrook location. The home opens to a bright living/kitchen space with refinished hardwood floors, recessed lighting, wainscoting accent walls and an updated light fixture. The NEW KITCHEN is a standout- featuring high end quartzite countertops, a center island for casual seating, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting & perfect window overlooking the manicured backyard. The expansive family room in the back of the home is perfect for entertaining with its beamed ceiling, wood burning fireplace, built-in bar with sink & beverage fridge, sleek cabinetry for storage, and a stunning wall of windows overlooking the backyard. All three bedrooms are nicely sized and feature hardwood floors. The primary bedroom was reimagined with 2 separate closets outfitted with custom Elfa organizers. The updated main-level bath showcases a new vanity and mirror, quartz countertop and new flooring. The lower level adds tremendous flexibility with a finished recreation space perfect for a playroom, media room, or additional family living area, a convenient powder room, a separate dedicated office room, and an unfinished area that provides storage & laundry room. Outside, the fully fenced backyard has been thoughtfully reimagined with two separate patio spaces, creating multiple areas for dining, entertaining, and relaxing. Complete with an attached 1 car garage & attached interior shed for storage. Ideally located within walking distance to Greenbriar Elementary School, downtown Northbrook, and the Metra train station, this move-in-ready home awaits its next lucky owner. **Recent updates include- new Kitchen (2025), HVAC (2022), Water Heater (2023), Reverse osmosis water filtration system, Second Patio added (2023), Updated bathroom with new floor, vanity & mirror (2024), new hardwood floors in the back half of the house (2024), Refinished remaining hardwood floors (2024), Closet buildout with Elfa (2022), Wet bar renovation (2024)**

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$699,000
Days On Site 
5 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
N/A
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.189 Acres
Year Built 
1955
MLS® Number 
12667569
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$9,414.92
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
18 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
20 hours agoStatus changed to Active
20 hours agoPrice changed to $699,000
6 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.189
Attached Garage 
Yes
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
1
Parking 
AttachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
1
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Style 
Ranch
Interior Features
Basement 
FinishedFull
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomWood Burning
Fireplaces 
1
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 14X10Level - Main
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 11X10Level - Main
Bedroom 4 
Bonus Room 
Dimensions - 21X11Level - Basement
Dining Room 
Dimensions - COMBOLevel - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 21X19Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 16X9Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space
Laundry 
Dimensions - 14X27Level - Basement
Living Room 
Dimensions - 24X13Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 12X11Level - Main
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 21X11Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Fencing 
Fenced
Patio And Porch 
Patio
Roof 
Asphalt
Community Features
MLS Area 
Northbrook
School District 
Glenbrook North High School
Township 
Northfield
Schools
School District
Glenbrook North High School
Elementary School
Greenbriar Elementary School
Middle School
Northbrook Junior High School
High School
Glenbrook North High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Compass



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