Move right into this extra-large 4 bedroom, 3 bath beauty updated to perfection! Nestled on a PRIME lot backing up to acres and acres of never-to-be-built upon forest preserves, enjoy nature right each and every day right out your back door! Some of the many highlights of this beautiful home include: renovated kitchen with granite counters & new stainless steel appliances opens to formal dining room, elegant living room with striking floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace (1 of 2!), 4 bedrooms up, master suite with generous closets & private bath, huge family room with 2nd fireplace, game area & custom built-ins, magnificent 30' x 18' screened-in porch, big finished sub basement, 3 sparkling baths, attached 2 car garage, gleaming hardwood floors, new ('16) roof with warranty, new (16') gutters, newer windows & so much more! Just move in and unpack!
Timber Trails subdivision. Glenbrook South High School. Glenview incorporated. Interior has had some cosmetic alterations. Rear of property backs up to Allison Woods Preserve. The Des Plaines River is within sight distance. Highlight of this home is...
the lower level finished family room with wood burning fireplace, new flooring and built in book cases.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Adrienne Sassaman
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 3520 MERLE Ln
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09479706
Mar 16, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$410,000
Jan 22, 2017
Contingent
—
Jan 18, 2017
Listed (New)
$395,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07890839
Aug 17, 2012
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$357,500
Aug 6, 2012
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2012
Contingent
—
Jun 25, 2012
Price Changed
$384,813
Jun 22, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
$388,913
May 24, 2012
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
May 18, 2012
Contingent
—
Mar 16, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
$399,013
Feb 14, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
$414,913
Dec 19, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
$424,913
Aug 28, 2011
Listed (New)
$449,913
+11
COUNTRY LIVING IN THE CITY! EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE SPLIT W/ SUB BASMT IN GLENVIEW/NORTHBROOK LOCATION. HUGE 30X18 SCRED PORCH ACROSS BACK OVER LOOKING PATIO & GROUNDS/ FOREST PRESERVE. HRDWD FLRS. UNDER CARPET/ 6 RMS. BOASTS-2 FRPLCS-LIVRM W/LANNON STONE-GAS LOG & 28X21 FAMRM W/ WB STONE FRPLC. & WALLS OF BI-BOOKCASES & SHELVES. SUB/BSMT W/ REC RM, STORG & WRKSHP.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07580832
Jan 15, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,494 (+0.6%)
$12,150 + $35,349
$47,499
2022
$8,445 (+6.8%)
$11,137 + $28,051
$39,188
2021
$7,908 (+4.9%)
$12,150 + $19,498
$31,648
2020
$7,540 (+0.7%)
$12,150 + $19,498
$31,648
2019
$7,486 (−7.1%)
$12,150 + $23,410
$35,560
2018
$8,062 (−12.0%)
$10,631 + $24,301
$34,932
2017
$9,157 (+5.2%)
$10,631 + $30,220
$40,851
2016
$8,708 (+3.2%)
$10,631 + $30,220
$40,851
2015
$8,438 (+2.8%)
$8,606 + $27,225
$35,831
2014
$8,206 (+2.2%)
$8,606 + $27,225
$35,831
2013
$8,033 (+16.9%)
$8,606 + $27,225
$35,831
2012
$6,874 (+20.9%)
$9,618 + $23,921
$33,539
2011
$5,685 (+1.3%)
$9,618 + $23,921
$33,539
2010
$5,612 (+14.8%)
$9,618 + $23,921
$33,539
2009
$4,890 (+10.5%)
$5,062 + $39,294
$44,356
2008
$4,427 (−6.3%)
$8,100 + $39,596
$47,696
2007
$4,726
$8,100 + $39,596
$47,696
Tax history for 3520 MERLE Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,494 (+0.6%)
$12,150 + $35,349
$47,499
2022
$8,445 (+6.8%)
$11,137 + $28,051
$39,188
2021
$7,908 (+4.9%)
$12,150 + $19,498
$31,648
2020
$7,540 (+0.7%)
$12,150 + $19,498
$31,648
2019
$7,486 (−7.1%)
$12,150 + $23,410
$35,560
2018
$8,062 (−12.0%)
$10,631 + $24,301
$34,932
2017
$9,157 (+5.2%)
$10,631 + $30,220
$40,851
2016
$8,708 (+3.2%)
$10,631 + $30,220
$40,851
2015
$8,438 (+2.8%)
$8,606 + $27,225
$35,831
2014
$8,206 (+2.2%)
$8,606 + $27,225
$35,831
2013
$8,033 (+16.9%)
$8,606 + $27,225
$35,831
2012
$6,874 (+20.9%)
$9,618 + $23,921
$33,539
2011
$5,685 (+1.3%)
$9,618 + $23,921
$33,539
2010
$5,612 (+14.8%)
$9,618 + $23,921
$33,539
2009
$4,890 (+10.5%)
$5,062 + $39,294
$44,356
2008
$4,427 (−6.3%)
$8,100 + $39,596
$47,696
2007
$4,726
$8,100 + $39,596
$47,696
*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
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,125 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,697
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
04302030090000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-4
Residential District
A district designed for single-family dwellings at an approximate density of four dwelling units per acre, specifically not less than 10,000 square feet per dwelling unit.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Nov 27, 2017 • Final
Drainage
Work on a drain tile.
Grading
Nov 10, 2017 • Final
Structural remodel/renovation
Remodel
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.