Come see this beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Sherwood Forest subdivision of Highland Park. Home has tons of updates, a full finished basement, and 1 car detached garage. Kitchen has new cabinets and granite countertops, with SS appliances. Bathrooms are also both newly updated. Other updates in the last three years include: windows, roof, siding, furnace, a/c, water heater, deck, and fully fenced yard. This home is close to parks, Skokie Valley trail, downtown shopping in Deerfield and Highland Park, and highways. Located 1.5 miles from the lake and includes beach access to public HP beaches.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
7,579 sq ftLot Size
$409Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Lauren Schnell• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage
Bought with Beverly Fleischman• Coldwell Banker Realty
Totally remodeled 3 bedroom,2 bath home! Gorgeous new kitchen cabinets,granite counter tops,stainless steel appliances,tile floor. Updated bathrooms with new vanities,sinks,tile,plumbing fixtures.New doors,carpet,lights/fans,paint.New roof,furnace,AC,vinyl siding,deck.Finished basement. Nice sized yard with mature trees. Beautiful home!!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09309279
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Nov 30, 2006
Sold
$292,000
$229/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,313 (+5.6%)
$50,928 + $80,534
$131,462
2024
$9,764 (+7.2%)
$50,928 + $80,534
$131,462
2023
$9,107 (−8.0%)
$48,014 + $75,925
$123,939
2022
$9,900 (+8.6%)
$43,279 + $68,438
$111,717
2021
$9,118 (+3.3%)
$47,545 + $68,300
$115,845
2020
$8,823 (−2.0%)
$45,959 + $66,022
$111,981
2019
$9,006 (+24.3%)
$45,744 + $65,713
$111,457
2018
$7,247 (+3.2%)
$39,269 + $54,279
$93,548
2017
$7,025 (+12.9%)
$39,269 + $54,279
$93,548
2016
$6,220 (+3.6%)
$39,043 + $53,966
$93,009
2015
$6,006 (−8.6%)
$37,170 + $50,035
$87,205
2013
$6,573 (−8.0%)
$34,295 + $51,852
$86,147
2012
$7,148 (+2.2%)
$41,284 + $56,685
$97,969
2011
$6,994 (+11.1%)
$41,921 + $57,560
$99,481
2010
$6,296 (+2.5%)
$62,589 + $39,082
$101,671
2008
$6,144 (−3.1%)
$66,330 + $53,950
$120,280
2007
$6,338
$63,962 + $52,024
$115,986
Tax history for 1544 Mccraren Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,313 (+5.6%)
$50,928 + $80,534
$131,462
2024
$9,764 (+7.2%)
$50,928 + $80,534
$131,462
2023
$9,107 (−8.0%)
$48,014 + $75,925
$123,939
2022
$9,900 (+8.6%)
$43,279 + $68,438
$111,717
2021
$9,118 (+3.3%)
$47,545 + $68,300
$115,845
2020
$8,823 (−2.0%)
$45,959 + $66,022
$111,981
2019
$9,006 (+24.3%)
$45,744 + $65,713
$111,457
2018
$7,247 (+3.2%)
$39,269 + $54,279
$93,548
2017
$7,025 (+12.9%)
$39,269 + $54,279
$93,548
2016
$6,220 (+3.6%)
$39,043 + $53,966
$93,009
2015
$6,006 (−8.6%)
$37,170 + $50,035
$87,205
2013
$6,573 (−8.0%)
$34,295 + $51,852
$86,147
2012
$7,148 (+2.2%)
$41,284 + $56,685
$97,969
2011
$6,994 (+11.1%)
$41,921 + $57,560
$99,481
2010
$6,296 (+2.5%)
$62,589 + $39,082
$101,671
2008
$6,144 (−3.1%)
$66,330 + $53,950
$120,280
2007
$6,338
$63,962 + $52,024
$115,986
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,579 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
1,995
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-27-103-020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
R6
Medium Density Residential District
This zoning district provides for medium density residential and normal accessory uses. It is not intended to allow commercial, industrial, governmental, recreational, or like uses in this district; however, certain facilities required to serve educational, religious, or other needs of the area may be allowed within the district as conditional uses subject to restrictions intended to preserve and protect the residential character
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 14X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 12X8
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X10
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Living Room Information
Size: 18X15
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Dining Room Information
Size: 11X9
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 12X9
On Main Level
Porcelain Tile
Laundry Room Information
Size: 15X7
In Basement
Additional Rooms Information
Recreation Room
Full Basement
Finished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 27X11
In Basement
Carpet Flooring
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 71-80 Years
Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50 X 150
Less Than .25 Acre
Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 1276
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Rehab Year: 2017
Parcel Identification Number: 16271030200000
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $8,600
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer (Public)
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Sherwood Elementary School
Elementary School District: 112
Junior High: Edgewood Middle School
Junior High District: 112
High School: Highland Park High School
Alternate High School: Deerfield High School
High School District: 113
Location Information
Township: Moraine
Corporate Limits: Highland Park
Directions: Deerfield Rd to Richfield west to Arbor north to Northland east to McCraren
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,995
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,579 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Lake County
APN: 16-27-103-020
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
Sherwood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Edgewood Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Highland Park High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Highland Park, IL • 60035
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$496,000 – $600,000
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