Fall in love with this bright, spacious, move in ready Mid Century Modern home! This sprawling, updated split level home has an open floor plan and sits on a beautiful half acre lot where you'll enjoy sunsets over the huge, park-like backyard. The inviting foyer welcomes you into a bright and sun-filled living room and dining room with windows overlooking both front and back yards. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout the main and upper floors. Additional features include vaulted ceilings, large walls of windows, skylights and new light fixtures. The Kitchen has maple cabinets, granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, new hardware and a large Breakfast area overlooking the backyard and patio. 4 generous sized bedrooms on 2nd floor with updated primary bath and updated full hallway bath. Lower level has a large, walk out family room, wet bar, full bath, storage room and very large, crawl space. 2022/2023 updates include new front door, new garage door and opener, new full fence around entire property, new high-efficiency hot water heater, new Luxury Vinyl plank flooring on lower level, new lighting fixtures throughout, and updated landscaping. Great location close to the Metra, schools, highway, walking/biking trails, neighborhood park, Highwood restaurants and shops, and Fort Sheridan beach! Don't miss this home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Beth Wexler• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Melissa Newman• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Nanette Jenkins• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Early 60's Jumbo Split-level. Good condition with some original features. Nice sized rooms. Newer kitchen & baths. Ceiling height a bit low in the lower level rooms. Large backyard has un-exploited possibilitites.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
This Spacious Mid Century Home has been Beautifully Updated and sits on over a Half Acre Lot on a Lovely Quiet Street! Features include Vaulted Ceilings, Walls of Windows with Gorgeous Views, Skylights and Hardwood Floors. The Kitchen has Maple Cabinets, Granite Countertops, SS Appliances and a Breakfast Area with Views of the Patio and Huge Yard. All Bathrooms have been Nicely Updated. This is an Amazing Location Within Walking Distance of the Metra Train, Outstanding Schools, Miles of Walking/ Biking Trails, Great Restaurants and the Lakefront! A Wonderful Home!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10927122
Nov 25, 2020
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08399039
Mar 12, 2015
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$475,000
$172/sq ft
Jan 23, 2015
Contingent
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Oct 25, 2014
Price Changed
$499,000
$181/sq ft
Aug 16, 2014
Price Changed (Price Change)
$524,999
$190/sq ft
Jul 17, 2014
Price Changed (Price Change)
$535,000
$194/sq ft
Jun 25, 2014
Price Changed (Price Change)
$540,000
$196/sq ft
May 7, 2014
Price Changed (Price Change)
$570,000
$206/sq ft
Oct 29, 2013
Price Changed (Reactivated)
$580,000
$210/sq ft
Oct 29, 2013
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Sep 4, 2013
Listing Removed
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Jul 19, 2013
Listed (New)
$540,000
$196/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,744 (+5.4%)
$74,367 + $145,982
$220,349
2024
$16,828 (+6.9%)
$74,367 + $145,982
$220,349
2023
$15,747 (+1.8%)
$70,111 + $137,628
$207,739
2022
$15,470 (+8.5%)
$63,197 + $124,056
$187,253
2021
$14,257 (+65,300.2%)
$69,425 + $108,114
$177,539
2020
$22 (−0.5%)
$67,110 + $104,508
$171,618
2019
$22 (−0.9%)
$66,796 + $104,019
$170,815
2018
$22 (+0.5%)
$93,376 + $79,452
$172,828
2017
$22
$93,376 + $79,452
$172,828
2016
$22 (−99.8%)
$92,838 + $78,994
$171,832
2015
$12,173 (+17.6%)
$88,383 + $75,204
$163,587
2013
$10,347 (+1.8%)
$67,800 + $69,252
$137,052
2012
$10,163 (−5.3%)
$69,559 + $71,049
$140,608
2011
$10,730 (−16.1%)
$73,635 + $79,637
$153,272
2010
$12,787 (+2.5%)
$102,032 + $102,298
$204,330
2008
$12,471 (+9.0%)
$108,131 + $108,412
$216,543
2007
$11,440
$104,270 + $104,541
$208,811
Tax history for 936 Old Trail Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,744 (+5.4%)
$74,367 + $145,982
$220,349
2024
$16,828 (+6.9%)
$74,367 + $145,982
$220,349
2023
$15,747 (+1.8%)
$70,111 + $137,628
$207,739
2022
$15,470 (+8.5%)
$63,197 + $124,056
$187,253
2021
$14,257 (+65,300.2%)
$69,425 + $108,114
$177,539
2020
$22 (−0.5%)
$67,110 + $104,508
$171,618
2019
$22 (−0.9%)
$66,796 + $104,019
$170,815
2018
$22 (+0.5%)
$93,376 + $79,452
$172,828
2017
$22
$93,376 + $79,452
$172,828
2016
$22 (−99.8%)
$92,838 + $78,994
$171,832
2015
$12,173 (+17.6%)
$88,383 + $75,204
$163,587
2013
$10,347 (+1.8%)
$67,800 + $69,252
$137,052
2012
$10,163 (−5.3%)
$69,559 + $71,049
$140,608
2011
$10,730 (−16.1%)
$73,635 + $79,637
$153,272
2010
$12,787 (+2.5%)
$102,032 + $102,298
$204,330
2008
$12,471 (+9.0%)
$108,131 + $108,412
$216,543
2007
$11,440
$104,270 + $104,541
$208,811
*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
3
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,973
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-15-101-018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R5
Moderate Density Residential District
This zoning district provides for moderate 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
Feb 10, 2027 • Active
Exterior work - driveway / patio / stoop / walkway
Install a concrete patio, sidewalk, front walkway, slab, and stoop.
Grading
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