Property is occupied! Beautiful, deep lot, 102' front. School District 28.. . on a quiet tree lined street, in the area of upper bracket homes. The property being sold "As-Is". Don't miss a great opportunity to be in Glenbrook Countryside Subdivision! Close to Ravinia, Botanic Garden, Northbrook Court, Train and Expressway.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$531Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Meldina Dervisevic• Century 21 Dream Homes
50's era ranch home with no basement. Situated in low traffic community near Countryside Park. Interior appears mostly original. Addition at rear of home has a half bath, wood plank ceiling, gas log fireplace and opens out to a concrete patio. Roof...
appears to have been updated in recent years. Glenbrook North High School. Blocks to shopping and easy access to the tollway.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Adrienne Sassaman
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 245 Cottonwood Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
May 11, 2021
Sold
$325,000
$210/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10695585
Mar 30, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$325,000
$210/sq ft
Mar 9, 2021
Pending (Contingent)
—
Jul 10, 2020
Price Changed
$334,900
$216/sq ft
Jun 11, 2020
Price Changed
$349,900
$226/sq ft
Apr 22, 2020
Listed (New)
$369,900
$239/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10435239
Jan 29, 2020
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10087388
Jun 25, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jul 11, 2016
Sold
$340,000
$219/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09123984
Jul 7, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jul 6, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$340,000
$219/sq ft
May 20, 2016
Contingent
—
May 2, 2016
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Mar 31, 2016
Contingent
—
Mar 20, 2016
Price Changed
$359,000
$232/sq ft
Mar 20, 2016
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Feb 24, 2016
Contingent
—
Jan 26, 2016
Listed (New)
$365,000
$235/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09123992
May 20, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 11, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 31, 2016
Contingent
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,809 (+3.2%)
$12,471 + $93,539
$106,010
2022
$4,660 (−33.3%)
$21,824
2021
$6,988 (−3.2%)
$24,942 + $4,304
$29,246
2020
$7,219 (+3.6%)
$24,942 + $5,956
$30,898
2019
$6,966 (−9.3%)
$24,942 + $9,012
$33,954
2018
$7,679 (+2.2%)
$21,824 + $12,324
$34,148
2017
$7,513 (+5.3%)
$21,824 + $12,324
$34,148
2016
$7,137 (+313.0%)
$21,824 + $12,324
$34,148
2015
$1,728 (+6.0%)
$17,667 + $15,368
$33,035
2014
$1,630 (+0.9%)
$17,667 + $15,368
$33,035
2013
$1,616 (+14.0%)
$17,667 + $15,368
$33,035
2012
$1,418 (+0.1%)
$19,745 + $16,667
$36,412
2011
$1,416 (+13.3%)
$19,745 + $16,667
$36,412
2010
$1,250 (+11.1%)
$19,745 + $16,667
$36,412
2009
$1,125 (+0.7%)
$10,392 + $41,248
$51,640
2008
$1,117 (−6.5%)
$16,628 + $38,899
$55,527
2007
$1,194
$16,628 + $38,899
$55,527
Tax history for 245 Cottonwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,809 (+3.2%)
$12,471 + $93,539
$106,010
2022
$4,660 (−33.3%)
$21,824
2021
$6,988 (−3.2%)
$24,942 + $4,304
$29,246
2020
$7,219 (+3.6%)
$24,942 + $5,956
$30,898
2019
$6,966 (−9.3%)
$24,942 + $9,012
$33,954
2018
$7,679 (+2.2%)
$21,824 + $12,324
$34,148
2017
$7,513 (+5.3%)
$21,824 + $12,324
$34,148
2016
$7,137 (+313.0%)
$21,824 + $12,324
$34,148
2015
$1,728 (+6.0%)
$17,667 + $15,368
$33,035
2014
$1,630 (+0.9%)
$17,667 + $15,368
$33,035
2013
$1,616 (+14.0%)
$17,667 + $15,368
$33,035
2012
$1,418 (+0.1%)
$19,745 + $16,667
$36,412
2011
$1,416 (+13.3%)
$19,745 + $16,667
$36,412
2010
$1,250 (+11.1%)
$19,745 + $16,667
$36,412
2009
$1,125 (+0.7%)
$10,392 + $41,248
$51,640
2008
$1,117 (−6.5%)
$16,628 + $38,899
$55,527
2007
$1,194
$16,628 + $38,899
$55,527
*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
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
5.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,170
Year built
2025
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
04031080050000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Aug 27, 2025 • Final
Fire protection - sprinkler
Fire sprinkler
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 Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Transmitter(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 14X10
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 11X10
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 11X10
On Main Level
Vinyl Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Living Room Information
Size: 19X14
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Family Room Information
Size: 28X12
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Dining Room Information
Combined with Living Room
Size: 10X10
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 13X10
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar)
On Main Level
Vinyl Flooring
Laundry Room Information
Size: 6X6
On Main Level
Vinyl Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Crawl Space
Unfinished Attic
Equipment
Sump Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Family Room
Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Built Before 1978
Age: 61-70 Years
Aluminum Siding
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)
Property Features
Patio
Lot Information
Dimensions: 102 X 208
.25-.49 Acre
Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 1176
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Model: RANCH
School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 04031080050000
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $6,966.34
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer (Public)
100 Amp Service
Location
Community Information
Park/Playground, Paved Street
School Information
Elementary School: Westmoor Elementary School
Elementary School District: 28
Junior High: Northbrook Junior High School
Junior High District: 28
High School: Glenbrook North High School
High School District: 225
Location Information
Subdivision: Glenbrook Countryside
Township: Northfield
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: Lake Cook Road East to Cottonwood to the home.
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,170
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2025
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 04031080050000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: No
Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
Westmoor Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Northbrook Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Glenbrook North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
10/10
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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 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Northbrook, IL • 60062
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 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
$783,000 – $947,000
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