Welcome home to this sunny, bright, and totally renovated Cape Cod in the heart of Sherwood Forest. Renovated by local rehabber, but so many vintage features preserved. Original hardwood flooring refinished, all new flooring in kitchen and baths, all new paint, doors, trim, casing, lighting fixtures. Flooded with natural light from all the brand new windows, all this sets the tone for your new home. Living room with large picture windows, separate den (which can be used as a dining room or 4th bedroom) with sliders out to the brand new deck and picturesque yard. First floor bedroom and full bathroom - updated with all new fixtures. The kitchen is what dreams are made of, with all new stainless steel appliances, marble counters, and a marble backsplash- plus room for a table! Upstairs, you will find the charm of a cape cod, with interesting lines, timeless built-ins, two bedrooms, and a gorgeous new bathroom. Finally, the basement is surprisingly large, with a finished rec room, and large utility room with ample storage. Gorgeous and DEEP backyard with large wooden deck, freestanding garden planters, area for a firepit, and a storage shed. Detached 2.5-car garage has all new drywall, electrical, and lighting. In addition to all of the wonderful cosmetic updates, this home features newer electrical, newer mechanicals, new driveway, both back and side deck are new, newer plumbing, and so much more. Come fall in love today! Coveted District 112 grade schools, including Sherwood Elementary School and Edgewood Middle School. A Sherwood Forest address also allows you to have a choice of Deerfield or Highland Park High School. Walking distance to Arbor Park and a short hop, skip, and jump from Downtown Highland Park and all of the business on Deerfield Road.
High end materials used for upgrading. Bedrooms on the small size. the 4th bedroom on upper level is small but with its own bath.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tom Boysen
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1552 Mccraren Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED #12495694
Nov 7, 2025
Rental Removed
$3,700
Oct 15, 2025
Listed for Rent
$3,700
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12495698
Nov 21, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$455,000
Nov 6, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 25, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Oct 14, 2025
Listed (Active)
$460,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12476954
Oct 11, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Oct 9, 2025
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12451899
Sep 14, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Sep 13, 2025
Listing Removed
—
MRED #12453748
Oct 10, 2025
Rental Removed
$3,600
Sep 11, 2025
Price Changed
$3,600
Aug 27, 2025
Listed for Rent
$3,750
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12436789
Aug 15, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Aug 15, 2025
Listing Removed
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MRED #12399558
Aug 27, 2025
Rental Removed
$3,850
Jun 23, 2025
Listed for Rent
$3,850
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12377186
Jun 15, 2025
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12359301
May 28, 2025
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12345088
Apr 24, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Apr 24, 2025
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12322894
Apr 23, 2025
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12308614
Mar 27, 2025
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12269773
Mar 10, 2025
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12213823
Jan 13, 2025
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12207126
Dec 7, 2024
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12185170
Nov 9, 2024
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,640 (+31.8%)
$50,721 + $88,641
$139,362
2024
$8,834 (+398.7%)
$50,721 + $88,641
$139,362
2023
$1,771 (−21.9%)
$47,818 + $73,072
$120,890
2022
$2,268 (+4.8%)
$43,103 + $65,866
$108,969
2021
$2,166 (+3.3%)
$47,350 + $49,759
$97,109
2020
$2,096 (+4.4%)
$45,771 + $48,100
$93,871
2019
$2,008 (+2.9%)
$45,557 + $47,875
$93,432
2018
$1,950 (+2.6%)
$39,153 + $50,679
$89,832
2017
$1,902 (−1.4%)
$39,153 + $50,679
$89,832
2016
$1,928 (−4.3%)
$38,927 + $50,387
$89,314
2015
$2,014 (−1.8%)
$37,059 + $47,969
$85,028
2013
$2,051 (+2.8%)
$34,225 + $41,076
$75,301
2012
$1,995 (+4.9%)
$41,198 + $43,265
$84,463
2011
$1,902 (+13.1%)
$41,834 + $43,933
$85,767
2010
$1,682 (+6.7%)
$62,461 + $50,315
$112,776
2008
$1,576
$66,194 + $53,322
$119,516
2007
$1,576
$63,831 + $51,419
$115,250
Tax history for 1552 Mccraren Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,640 (+31.8%)
$50,721 + $88,641
$139,362
2024
$8,834 (+398.7%)
$50,721 + $88,641
$139,362
2023
$1,771 (−21.9%)
$47,818 + $73,072
$120,890
2022
$2,268 (+4.8%)
$43,103 + $65,866
$108,969
2021
$2,166 (+3.3%)
$47,350 + $49,759
$97,109
2020
$2,096 (+4.4%)
$45,771 + $48,100
$93,871
2019
$2,008 (+2.9%)
$45,557 + $47,875
$93,432
2018
$1,950 (+2.6%)
$39,153 + $50,679
$89,832
2017
$1,902 (−1.4%)
$39,153 + $50,679
$89,832
2016
$1,928 (−4.3%)
$38,927 + $50,387
$89,314
2015
$2,014 (−1.8%)
$37,059 + $47,969
$85,028
2013
$2,051 (+2.8%)
$34,225 + $41,076
$75,301
2012
$1,995 (+4.9%)
$41,198 + $43,265
$84,463
2011
$1,902 (+13.1%)
$41,834 + $43,933
$85,767
2010
$1,682 (+6.7%)
$62,461 + $50,315
$112,776
2008
$1,576
$66,194 + $53,322
$119,516
2007
$1,576
$63,831 + $51,419
$115,250
*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
—
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,549 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
1,835
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-27-103-019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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 Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Parking (Total): 2.5
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Property information provided by MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.
Listing provided courtesy of: Baird & Warner
Listing agent: Joe Tyler Gerber (8475799596)
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Thu Oct 22 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.