Impeccably maintained by its original owners, this timeless all-brick ranch in The Shires stands as a masterclass in pride of ownership. Situated on almost half an acre, this expansive 4-bedroom, 2-full and 2-half-bath residence combines premium custom construction with meticulous upkeep. Every square inch of this property reflects an elite level of care including major upgrades such as new roof and gutters (2025) with transferrable warranty, whole house generator, dual HVAC system with humidifiers and UV purifiers, sprinkler system, Lake Michigan drinking water with rented RO system and oversized 3-car garage. The remodeled eat-in kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, farmhouse sink, soft-close cabinetry, pull-out shelves and built-in pantry. Opening to the kitchen is the inviting family room with tray ceiling, built-in bookshelves, gas-start fireplace and access to the brick paver patio and professionally landscaped yard. The primary suite includes two walk-in closets and a private bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower. The partially finished basement provides a large rec room, half bath, cedar closet, and abundant storage in the cement crawl. Additional storage, excellent for holiday decorations, is located in the garage pull-down attic. This home has been thoughtfully designed throughout for both everyday living and hosting and represents meticulous preservation and quality that is a rare find in today's market.
| MLS # | 12723670 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | Farm or Ranch |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active Under Contract |
| Year | 1989 |
| Days On Site | 10 |
| Listing Provided By | Baird & Warner | Karen Gatta |
| Bed(s) | 4 |
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| Bath(s) | 4 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,275 |
| Garage | 3 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Acreage | 0.46 |
| Rooms Total | 9 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Natural Gas, Forced Air |
| Interior Features | Dry Bar, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Granite Counters |
| Appliances | Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Water Purifier Rented, Humidifier |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Gas Log |
| Laundry Features | Main Level, Sink |
| Roof | Asphalt |
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| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Lot Features | Landscaped |
| Construction Materials | Brick |
| Patio And Porch Features | Patio |
| Parking Features | Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage |
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| Garage Spaces | 3 |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
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| Community Features | Street Paved |
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| Tax Year | 2025 |
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| Tax Annual Amount | 16131.65 |
| State | IL |
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| County | Cook |
| City | Prospect Heights |
| Zip Code | 60070 |
| Area | Prospect Heights |
| Community Name | Shires |
| School District | Wheeling High School |
| Elementary School | Robert Frost Elementary School |
| High School | Wheeling High School |
| Listing VS Median (in Shires) | |
Price: $745,000 low | high Med: $745,000 sqft: 2,275 low | high Med: 2,275 $ / sqft: $327 low | high Med: $327 On site: 10 low | high Med: 10 | |
| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Cook |
| City | Prospect Heights |
| Zip Code | 60070 |
| Area | Prospect Heights |
| Community Name | Shires |
| School District | Wheeling High School |
| Elementary School | Robert Frost Elementary School |
| High School | Wheeling High School |
| Listing VS Median (in Shires) | |
Price: $745,000 low | high Med: $745,000 sqft: 2,275 low | high Med: 2,275 $ / sqft: $327 low | high Med: $327 On site: 10 low | high Med: 10 | |