Nestled in sought-after Glenbrook Countryside in prime school district 28 (Westmoor), 225 Spruce Road welcomes you with a bright, open foyer and offers a beautifully updated home set on a generous half-acre lot. Thoughtful upgrades throughout include newly painted interiors, new carpet, solid-core four-panel doors, Baldwin hardware, bamboo flooring, and Decora switches and outlets. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence also offers the flexibility for a fourth bedroom. The kitchen is designed for entertaining and everyday living, featuring granite countertops, an oversized island with a prep sink and seating, 42-inch maple upper cabinets, and under-cabinet lighting. Three new Velux skylights flood the space with natural light. A full suite of stainless steel appliances includes a Thermador six-burner stove with griddle, hood and warming station, French door refrigerator, microwave, and trash compactor. A built-in workstation, butler's pantry, and large walk-in pantry provide exceptional storage and functionality. Opening directly from the kitchen, the great room impresses with soaring 13-foot ceilings and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone-clad wood-burning fireplace with a gas start. Walls of sliding doors create a seamless connection to the expansive wraparound deck, complete with a Solaire natural gas grill, making indoor-outdoor living effortless and ideal for gatherings. The dining room offers both comfort and presence, with a lighted cove ceiling that adds warmth and architectural detail, along with ample space for both everyday dining and larger gatherings. The main level features a spacious primary suite with an en-suite bath that includes a Whirlpool tub, rain shower, dual sinks with a makeup area, and a large walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the first floor. The lower level expands the living space with a large recreation room and a full bath, offering flexibility for entertaining, guests, or everyday living, along with the option for a fourth bedroom. Additional highlights include a dog wash, first-floor laundry, alarm system, Pella architectural windows with roller screens and blinds, a three-car garage with epoxy flooring, brick paver details, LeafFilter on all gutters, and a new roof in 2024. Don't miss this move-in ready home with exceptional space, thoughtful updates, and effortless indoor-outdoor living.
Pending
$799,995
225 Spruce Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062
3beds
3,906sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 27 days |
- 3,791 |
- 230 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Elliot Jaffe 847-564-1180,
Jaffe Realty Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12631260
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room, Foyer, Pantry, Deck, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X17
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 1012 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 44X23
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Bamboo)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Bamboo)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Great room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 572 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X22
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in), Flooring (Bamboo)
- Level: Main
- Area: 392 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X6
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X5
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 594 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X27
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X16
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Sink
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s), Drapes
- Basement: Finished,Crawl Space,Partial
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,906
- Total interior livable area: 3,906 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 877
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Outdoor Hot Tub, Indoor Hot Tub
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 83 x 37 x 210 x 80 x 215
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 04031070020000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Synthetic Stucco, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Street Paved
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Glenbrook Countryside
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Northbrook
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $580,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,892
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2026 | Pending sale | $799,995$205/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12631260 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2026 | Contingent | $799,995$205/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12631260 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,995+272.1%$205/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12631260 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/1998 | Sold | $215,000$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $58,000 |
| 2023 | $11,466 +3.6% | $58,000 |
| 2022 | $11,070 -25.7% | $58,000 -15.1% |
| 2021 | $14,896 -8.3% | $68,333 -9% |
| 2020 | $16,240 +3.7% | $75,093 -9% |
| 2019 | $15,664 +38% | $82,520 +45.6% |
| 2018 | $11,351 -3.2% | $56,660 |
| 2017 | $11,723 +3.6% | $56,660 |
| 2016 | $11,320 +15.6% | $56,660 +26.3% |
| 2015 | $9,795 +3.7% | $44,846 |
| 2014 | $9,447 +3.4% | $44,846 |
| 2013 | $9,136 -1.3% | $44,846 -8% |
| 2012 | $9,255 +3% | $48,753 |
| 2011 | $8,985 +16.5% | $48,753 |
| 2010 | $7,713 -17.8% | $48,753 -18.9% |
| 2009 | $9,389 +13% | $60,134 -7% |
| 2008 | $8,310 +7.9% | $64,660 |
| 2007 | $7,701 +54.9% | $64,660 +95.6% |
| 2006 | $4,972 +2.9% | $33,057 |
| 2005 | $4,833 +2.6% | $33,057 |
| 2004 | $4,709 -14.2% | $33,057 -8.2% |
| 2003 | $5,489 +2.1% | $36,021 |
| 2002 | $5,374 +15.1% | $36,021 |
| 2001 | $4,670 +61.7% | $36,021 +17.9% |
| 2000 | $2,887 +8.1% | $30,547 +51% |
| 1999 | $2,671 | $20,236 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60062
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Westmoor Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Northbrook Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 10/10Glenbrook North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Westmoor Elementary School
- Middle: Northbrook Junior High School
- High: Glenbrook North High School
- District: 28
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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