Opportunity awaits at this 2-bedroom, 1.1-bath Cape Cod and attached 1-car garage. The home features a newer roof, furnace, and central air conditioning. No basement. Bring your ideas to renovate the existing home or tear down and build your ideal new home. Conveniently located near The Glen, Glenview Park Golf Club, parks, schools, shopping and dining, with easy access to the Metra station, downtown Glenview, and expressways. Great school district. Property is being sold AS-IS.
Est. $1,751 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1138 Shermer Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Sep 22, 2026
Sold
$350,000
$470/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12736904
Sep 9, 2026
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12735672
Sep 18, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$350,000
$470/sq ft
Sep 9, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 31, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Aug 25, 2026
Price Changed
$375,000
$504/sq ft
Aug 19, 2026
Listed (Active)
$399,000
$536/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,747 (+2.9%)
$13,642 + $22,358
$36,000
2022
$7,528 (+33.9%)
$11,488 + $23,512
$35,000
2021
$5,621 (+1.2%)
$9,334 + $13,251
$22,585
2020
$5,555 (+7.3%)
$9,334 + $13,251
$22,585
2019
$5,177 (−16.0%)
$9,334 + $15,485
$24,819
2018
$6,162 (+2.7%)
$8,077 + $18,717
$26,794
2017
$5,998 (+5.8%)
$8,077 + $18,717
$26,794
2016
$5,668 (−8.9%)
$8,077 + $18,717
$26,794
2015
$6,222 (+1.9%)
$6,462 + $19,668
$26,130
2014
$6,108 (+3.1%)
$6,462 + $19,668
$26,130
2013
$5,922 (−2.0%)
$6,462 + $19,668
$26,130
2012
$6,046 (+4.7%)
$7,180 + $21,885
$29,065
2011
$5,772 (+2.2%)
$7,180 + $21,885
$29,065
2010
$5,649 (+24.9%)
$7,180 + $21,885
$29,065
2009
$4,525 (+345.9%)
$4,667 + $28,329
$32,996
2008
$1,015 (−6.6%)
$7,467 + $28,012
$35,479
2007
$1,086
$7,467 + $28,012
$35,479
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,180 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
744
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
04341040700000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 2, 2026.
R-4
Residential District
A district designed for single-family dwellings at an approximate density of four dwelling units per acre, specifically not less than 10,000 square feet per dwelling unit.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Apr 10, 2020 • Final
Roof
Work on the roof of a residential building.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking Features: Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 6
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: COMBO
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 7
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Bonus Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Flooring: Hardwood
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Living Area Source: Other
Age: 81-90 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1.5 Story, Tear Down
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 04341040700000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 60x125
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,125
Tax Year: 2025
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 34
Elementary School: Lyon Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 34
Middle Or Junior School: Springman Middle School
High School District: 225
High School: Glenbrook South High School
Location Information
Township: Northfield
Corporate Limits: Glenview
Directions: Shermer road south of Lake
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 744
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,180 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 04341040700000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Henking Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Attea Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Glenbrook South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Glenview, IL • 60025
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Glenview. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.