COLONIAL CHARM | 4 BEDROOMS | 2.1 BATHS | WALK-OUT BASEMENT | 2-CAR GARAGE | NEW HVAC SYSTEM (2025) | NEW WATER HEATER (2025) | HARDWOOD FLOORS | Move right into this well-maintained home offering space, functionality, and updates in a location close to everything. A welcoming front porch sets the tone, leading into a spacious foyer where decorative French doors open to a front closet, creating a charming first impression and the perfect landing spot for coats, shoes, and everyday essentials. Hardwood flooring flows throughout most of the first and second levels, adding warmth, character, and timeless appeal. The sun-filled living room and formal bayed dining room provide inviting spaces for entertaining, holiday celebrations, dinner parties, and everyday moments spent with family and friends. The heart of the home is the well-appointed kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry with crowned uppers, and an entire wall of additional storage to keep everything neatly tucked away. The peninsula offers extra prep space and seating, while the bright eating area is the perfect place to start your morning with a cup of coffee while overlooking the backyard. Just beyond, the entertainment-sized family room invites you to relax and unwind, accented by a stunning floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace that creates a cozy atmosphere for movie nights, game days, or quiet evenings at home. A convenient half bath and laundry/mud room with exterior access complete the main level. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite provides a comfortable retreat featuring a large walk-in closet with custom organizers and a private bath. Three additional generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space and a second full bath offer flexibility for family, guests, or work-from-home needs. The finished walk-out basement expands your living space with a large recreation room featuring a wet bar, and yes, the pool table stays! A versatile bonus room offers endless possibilities as a bedroom, home office, guest room, exercise room, or hobby space. Sliding doors lead directly to the backyard, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living and making it easy to enjoy summer barbecues, outdoor dining, and relaxing evenings under the stars. Ideally located near Northbrook Court, top-rated schools, parks, shopping, dining, and major highways, this home offers the space, updates, and location today's buyers are searching for. Move in, make it your own, and start creating memories for years to come.
Est. $3,890 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 255 Lee Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12681930
Jul 22, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$925,000
$218/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,367 (−5.2%)
$17,955 + $55,045
$73,000
2022
$13,039 (+18.1%)
$17,955 + $47,045
$65,000
2021
$11,040 (+1.1%)
$15,561 + $34,624
$50,185
2020
$10,919 (−2.5%)
$15,561 + $34,624
$50,185
2019
$11,204 (+13.1%)
$15,561 + $42,409
$57,970
2018
$9,908 (+25.2%)
$13,765 + $34,729
$48,494
2017
$7,912 (−21.6%)
$13,765 + $34,729
$48,494
2016
$10,087 (+4.2%)
$13,765 + $37,527
$51,292
2015
$9,681 (+7.2%)
$11,371 + $33,990
$45,361
2014
$9,031 (+0.8%)
$11,371 + $33,990
$45,361
2013
$8,960 (+0.3%)
$11,371 + $33,990
$45,361
2012
$8,934 (−11.3%)
$12,568 + $35,943
$48,511
2011
$10,077 (+8.8%)
$12,568 + $43,399
$55,967
2010
$9,261 (+15.7%)
$12,568 + $43,399
$55,967
2009
$8,008 (+9.7%)
$7,780 + $54,647
$62,427
2008
$7,302 (+3.3%)
$12,448 + $54,678
$67,126
2007
$7,068
$12,448 + $54,678
$67,126
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,639
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
04021100420000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R4
Single Family Residential District
Six zoning districts are provided for single family residential development. Residential use and height regulations are identical in all zoning districts except for the Residential and Limited Commercial District. Only service uses that are compatible with the single family residential character of each zoning district and religious organizations and their associated elementary and secondary schools are allowed as permitted or special permit uses in addition to permitted residential uses except for the Residential and Limited Commercial District. Taken together, the six single family districts blend, in combination with the multiple family districts in Article IV, to provide a broad range of opportunity for the development and preservation of housing responsive to diverse demand. The districts, while distinct, permit a harmonious spectrum of housing alternatives. The single family districts provide for a range of housing densities from low density estate-type lots in a semi-rural setting (R-1) through lots of modest size with greater density potential (R-5). The intervening districts (R-2, R-3, R-4) provide gradation of lot area, frontage and yard requirements. The Residential and Limited Commercial District provides for a diversity of both residential and community-based commercial uses. The availability of special permits for planned developments in all single family districts allows for varied plan treatment while maintaining the essential character of the district as it relates both to housing type and overall density. In the single family district the combination of uniform use regulations and varied bulk and yard regulations is intended to: A. Perpetuate the existing high quality residential character of the Village by preserving established neighborhoods while encouraging beneficial new development consistent with the overall character of the existing Village.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Building Information
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 2,755
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Main Sq Ft: 1268
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 4,242
Total Sq Ft: 2,755
Upper Sq Ft: 1487
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 04021100420000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 26x64x116x19x90x134
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Lot Size Source: County Records
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,844.72
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 28
Elementary School: Meadowbrook Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 28
Middle Or Junior School: Northbrook Junior High School
High School District: 225
High School: Glenbrook North High School
Location Information
Township: Northfield
Corporate Limits: Northbrook
Directions: Lake Cook road & Skokie Blvd, West to Lee Road, South to home
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,639
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 04021100420000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: Ottenheimer Group
Around this home
Schools
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Northbrook Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Glenbrook North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
10/10
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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
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 25% for direct sun exposure in Northbrook. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$981,000 – $1.19M
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