Enhancing property value with access to top-rated Avoca School District 37 and prestigious New Trier High School, this stunning home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. Nestled just off Highway 94, it boasts an abundance of natural light, spacious rooms, and an inviting atmosphere that instantly feels like home. Located in a sought-after neighborhood ideal for families, this residence has been thoughtfully maintained and upgraded for peace of mind. Enjoy a fully updated kitchen with quartz countertops, gleaming hardwood floors, and a gorgeous newly installed 20x10 composite deck perfect for outdoor gatherings. A brand-new concrete driveway and premium smart garage doors add to the home's modern appeal. Plus, the new furnace, A/C with smart thermostat, hot water tank, replaced circuit board and brand-new washer and dryer ensure worry-free living. Both first and second-floor bathrooms have been beautifully refreshed in 2024, further elevating the home's charm. With its unbeatable location, stunning updates, and timeless warmth, this home is an incredible opportunity-schedule a showing today before it's gone!
Nicely updated house with kitchen open to small family room. Lower level with windows above ground level. Big garage with large deck and patio space. Good natural light.
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tom Boysen
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1241 Sherwood Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12355241
Jul 16, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$735,000
$310/sq ft
Jun 2, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
May 22, 2025
Price Changed
$749,000
$316/sq ft
May 2, 2025
Listed (Active)
$799,000
$337/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12316443
May 2, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Apr 30, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Apr 19, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Apr 19, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Oct 5, 2015
Sold
$482,000
$203/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08855915
Jun 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jun 24, 2015
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$482,000
$203/sq ft
Apr 27, 2015
Pending
—
Mar 11, 2015
Contingent
—
Mar 9, 2015
Listed (New)
$469,000
$198/sq ft
+10
Spacious split level home in New Trier.Gracious formal living and dining room w/built ins. Well planned kitchen opens to family room. feat fireplace and beamed cathedral ceiling. 4 large bedrooms , 2.1 bths plus office. Lovely fenced yard. 2 car garage
Public Records
Apr 4, 1994
Sold
$260,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
May 3, 1989
Sold
$235,000
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,605 (+4.7%)
$15,190 + $55,810
$71,000
2022
$8,220 (+21.5%)
$15,190 + $27,392
$42,582
2021
$6,766 (+1.7%)
$10,918 + $20,271
$31,189
2020
$6,650 (−14.1%)
$10,918 + $20,271
$31,189
2019
$7,739 (−3.3%)
$10,918 + $29,265
$40,183
2018
$8,004 (−5.4%)
$9,019 + $30,144
$39,163
2017
$8,459 (−0.3%)
$9,019 + $33,245
$42,264
2016
$8,488 (−0.3%)
$9,019 + $34,767
$43,786
2015
$8,515 (+2.0%)
$7,357 + $32,422
$39,779
2014
$8,348 (−2.2%)
$7,357 + $32,422
$39,779
2013
$8,536 (−3.5%)
$7,357 + $32,422
$39,779
2012
$8,843 (+4.9%)
$8,307 + $36,241
$44,548
2011
$8,430 (+2.4%)
$8,307 + $36,241
$44,548
2010
$8,230 (−8.4%)
$8,307 + $36,241
$44,548
2009
$8,982 (+5.7%)
$8,544 + $46,578
$55,122
2008
$8,501 (+34.2%)
$13,671 + $44,352
$58,023
2007
$6,333
$13,671 + $44,352
$58,023
Tax history for 1241 Sherwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,605 (+4.7%)
$15,190 + $55,810
$71,000
2022
$8,220 (+21.5%)
$15,190 + $27,392
$42,582
2021
$6,766 (+1.7%)
$10,918 + $20,271
$31,189
2020
$6,650 (−14.1%)
$10,918 + $20,271
$31,189
2019
$7,739 (−3.3%)
$10,918 + $29,265
$40,183
2018
$8,004 (−5.4%)
$9,019 + $30,144
$39,163
2017
$8,459 (−0.3%)
$9,019 + $33,245
$42,264
2016
$8,488 (−0.3%)
$9,019 + $34,767
$43,786
2015
$8,515 (+2.0%)
$7,357 + $32,422
$39,779
2014
$8,348 (−2.2%)
$7,357 + $32,422
$39,779
2013
$8,536 (−3.5%)
$7,357 + $32,422
$39,779
2012
$8,843 (+4.9%)
$8,307 + $36,241
$44,548
2011
$8,430 (+2.4%)
$8,307 + $36,241
$44,548
2010
$8,230 (−8.4%)
$8,307 + $36,241
$44,548
2009
$8,982 (+5.7%)
$8,544 + $46,578
$55,122
2008
$8,501 (+34.2%)
$13,671 + $44,352
$58,023
2007
$6,333
$13,671 + $44,352
$58,023
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,494 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,951
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
05311140110000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-5
Residential District
A district designed for single-family dwellings at a density not exceeding five dwelling units per acre, specifically not less than 8,712 square feet per dwelling unit.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Sep 17, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Sep 4, 2024 • Final
Residential
ADU
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: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Eating Area
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 8
Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 16 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 22 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Eating Area, Office, Utility Room-Lower Level
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Finished, Partial
Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Family Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Age: 61-70 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Brick, Clad Trim
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: Split Level
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 05311140110000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 70X136
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,605
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 37
Elementary School: Avoca West Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 37
Middle Or Junior School: Marie Murphy School
High School District: 203
High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Location Information
Township: New Trier
Corporate Limits: Glenview
Directions: Lake Avenue. West of Edens. South on Sherwood
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,951
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,494 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 05311140110000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: Yes
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Avoca West Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
New Trier Township H S Northfield
Public 9 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Glenview, IL • 60025
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
30
16
38
22
54
33
61
40
67
48
80
62
85
68
81
65
78
59
65
50
51
38
36
23
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$865,000 – $1.05M
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $9,097 in fees.3 minutes to get started.