This updated classic red brick Colonial, located on an oversized corner lot in the coveted Sunset Park neighborhood, offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 1 half bath. Thoughtfully expanded, the home features timeless vintage details including plaster walls, crown moldings, hardwood floors, coved ceilings, and decorative millwork, all seamlessly blended with modern updates and mechanicals. The first floor welcomes you into a sun-filled living room with a stone fireplace flanked by a set of French doors that open to a charming wood-paneled office/sunroom with access to a paver patio. The dining room is perfect for large gatherings, with French doors leading to the expanded family room and kitchen. The family room, highlighted by transom windows, flows into the spacious kitchen featuring custom white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a generous island with seating, and a bright eating area with built-ins, a planning desk, and French doors leading out to the patio. Formal first floor powder room plus a spacious mudroom with slate flooring, built-ins, and ample storage lead to the custom deck and detached 2 car garage. Upstairs, the primary suite features a tray ceiling and French doors opening to a Juliette balcony. The primary bath includes a double vanity, soaking tub, separate shower and abundant closet space. Three additional spacious bedrooms share a charming vintage hall bath. The semi-finished third floor offers endless potential for additional living space. The expanded basement includes a large recreation room with excellent ceiling height, a fifth bedroom, full bath, laundry, and storage. Outside, the professionally landscaped yard features a generous brick paver patio and deck, ideal for outdoor living. A detached all-brick 2-car garage completes the home. Just steps from Sunset Park with walking and biking paths, playgrounds, tennis/pickleball courts, a bocce lane and sports fields. Prime walk-to-town location near shopping and restaurants. This Sunset Park charmer is not to be missed!
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$369Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Beth Wexler• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Joey Gault• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Keith Brand• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Est. $5,454 per month, based on comparable rentals
Redfin agents who toured
Spacious kitchen area. Plenty of rooms for home offices. Finished basement with full bath. Corner lot so limited yard space, but nice patio area.
7 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tom Boysen
Redfin Associate agent
Sale and tax history for 1878 Sunset Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12538819
Mar 27, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$1,260,000
$369/sq ft
Mar 11, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 3, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Jan 28, 2026
Listed (Active)
$1,175,000
$344/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 26, 1997
Sold
$320,000
$94/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1983
Sold
$127,000
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,367 (+5.4%)
$74,084 + $189,777
$263,861
2024
$20,271 (+6.8%)
$74,084 + $189,777
$263,861
2023
$18,981 (+3.8%)
$69,844 + $178,917
$248,761
2022
$18,284 (+8.5%)
$62,957 + $161,274
$224,231
2021
$16,850 (+3.3%)
$69,161 + $139,731
$208,892
2020
$16,308 (+3.5%)
$66,855 + $135,071
$201,926
2019
$15,759 (−9.9%)
$66,542 + $134,439
$200,981
2018
$17,492 (+3.2%)
$72,857 + $159,040
$231,897
2017
$16,954 (+3.7%)
$72,857 + $159,040
$231,897
2016
$16,344 (+3.2%)
$72,437 + $158,123
$230,560
2015
$15,837 (−3.7%)
$68,961 + $150,536
$219,497
2013
$16,440 (+2.8%)
$68,008 + $138,604
$206,612
2012
$15,992 (+2.3%)
$69,773 + $142,200
$211,973
2011
$15,634 (−4.9%)
$70,850 + $144,395
$215,245
2010
$16,441 (+2.6%)
$76,634 + $179,363
$255,997
2008
$16,019 (+21.1%)
$81,215 + $190,084
$271,299
2007
$13,227
$78,315 + $183,297
$261,612
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
4,841
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-22-405-019
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
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
Park & open space
Sep 11, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Replace a section of the sewer line under the sidewalk and on private property. Install a new cleanout station.
Plumbing
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: Asphalt, Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage