Absolutely gorgeous, move in ready, Sunset Woods home. Jaw dropping kitchen renovation from 2019, Cambria Quartz countertops, custom built - soft close - dovetail cabinets, highlighted by a gorgeous custom tile backsplash, High end stainless steel appliances, Thermador cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, Bosch counter depth refrigerator, warming drawer, oven + convection/microwave oven, amazing farmhouse sink with reverse osmosis water system + durable tiled floor! This home boasts natural light, all new windows installed, 2018. Included are the beautiful custom window treatments. Gleaming hardwood floors can be found throughout the home. The private first floor office with French doors is ideal for working remotely. There is extensive cat 6 wiring (hidden) throughout the home providing excellent WI-FI coverage. The cozy wood burning fireplace in the family room is perfect for relaxing while listening to your favorite Sonos music through the built-in speakers. The 2nd floor includes 3 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with room to expand/add a 4th bedroom. The primary bathroom was renovated in 2011 with marble tile, and a beautiful glass enclosed shower with multiple sprayers and bench. The easily accessible attic is ideal for storage. The expansive lower level basement is finished into a perfect recreational room, plus a separate laundry room and 3 separate storage rooms + built in dehumidifier. The backyard is private, fully fenced (+ invisible dog fence) and includes a spacious brick paved seating/dining area, room for a vegetable garden and a large 2-3 car garage plus additional storage. An ideal Highland Park location, directly across the street, you can enjoy multiple tennis courts (including har-tru (clay) courts), baseball fields, numerous playgrounds, picnic areas, walking paths and more. Walk into town and you are surrounded by shops, restaurants, grocery, metra, and Hidden Creek, the local water park and swimming pool. Additional improvements include: Roof (2008), Radiant Heat Boiler (2011), adjustable radiator temperature control, Central Air Space Pac (2018), New electrical panel and garage doors (2018), First floor powder room (2018). Back porch extension, mudroom area and eat in kitchen (2019). New asphalt driveway (2 layers commercial grade 2020). Water heater, new basement ceiling, outside perimeter drainage system and rotted sewer, new boiler chimney liner (2021) + WI-FI controlled digital Ecobee Thermostat, Lutron light switches and video front and back doorbells. Move in ready and meticulously maintained!
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
7,501 sq ftLot Size
3 car garageParking
Listed by Alison Wertheimer• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Elizabeth Silvis• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
SUNNY AND CHARMING SUNSET PARK BRICK TUDOR IN CONVENIENT WALK-TO-TOWN LOCATION. HARDWOOD FLOORS & ARCHED DOORWAYS. LIV RM W/ FIREPLACE & SEPARATE FORMAL DIN RM. UPDATED KIT W/ ISLAND. SUNNY 1ST FLR DEN. SPACIOUS MSTR BEDROOM W/ MSTR BATH & DOOR TO DECK OVERLOOKING BACKYARD. FINISHED BASEMENT HAS 2 LARGE REC RMS. OVERSIZED GAR W/ RM FOR 3 CARS & A WALK-UP LOFT. ENJOY ALL THAT THE NEARBY PARK & WATER PARK HAVE TO OFFER
Public Records
Jan 1, 1987
Sold
$200,000
Public Records
Jan 1, 1983
Sold
$118,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,916 (+5.5%)
$54,269 + $132,355
$186,624
2024
$14,140 (+27.4%)
$54,269 + $132,355
$186,624
2023
$11,102 (+4.9%)
$51,163 + $124,781
$175,944
2022
$10,585 (+8.5%)
$46,118 + $112,476
$158,594
2021
$9,753 (+3.4%)
$50,663 + $97,646
$148,309
2020
$9,434 (+1.8%)
$48,973 + $94,390
$143,363
2019
$9,267 (−12.3%)
$48,744 + $71,869
$120,613
2018
$10,561 (+3.2%)
$53,370 + $89,007
$142,377
2017
$10,235 (+3.8%)
$53,370 + $89,007
$142,377
2016
$9,858 (+3.3%)
$53,062 + $88,494
$141,556
2015
$9,539 (−6.1%)
$50,516 + $84,248
$134,764
2013
$10,164 (+2.7%)
$50,654 + $79,357
$130,011
2012
$9,894 (+2.2%)
$51,969 + $81,416
$133,385
2011
$9,677 (−3.8%)
$52,771 + $82,673
$135,444
2010
$10,061 (+2.6%)
$67,233 + $91,702
$158,935
2008
$9,808 (+9.1%)
$71,252 + $97,183
$168,435
2007
$8,990
$68,708 + $93,714
$162,422
Tax history for 1736 Sunset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,916 (+5.5%)
$54,269 + $132,355
$186,624
2024
$14,140 (+27.4%)
$54,269 + $132,355
$186,624
2023
$11,102 (+4.9%)
$51,163 + $124,781
$175,944
2022
$10,585 (+8.5%)
$46,118 + $112,476
$158,594
2021
$9,753 (+3.4%)
$50,663 + $97,646
$148,309
2020
$9,434 (+1.8%)
$48,973 + $94,390
$143,363
2019
$9,267 (−12.3%)
$48,744 + $71,869
$120,613
2018
$10,561 (+3.2%)
$53,370 + $89,007
$142,377
2017
$10,235 (+3.8%)
$53,370 + $89,007
$142,377
2016
$9,858 (+3.3%)
$53,062 + $88,494
$141,556
2015
$9,539 (−6.1%)
$50,516 + $84,248
$134,764
2013
$10,164 (+2.7%)
$50,654 + $79,357
$130,011
2012
$9,894 (+2.2%)
$51,969 + $81,416
$133,385
2011
$9,677 (−3.8%)
$52,771 + $82,673
$135,444
2010
$10,061 (+2.6%)
$67,233 + $91,702
$158,935
2008
$9,808 (+9.1%)
$71,252 + $97,183
$168,435
2007
$8,990
$68,708 + $93,714
$162,422
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,501 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
3,118
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-22-410-036
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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