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56 Country Lane Highland Park, IL 60035
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Key Details
Sold Price $575,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,307 sqft
Price per Sqft $173
Subdivision Brittany Hills
MLS Listing ID 11675176
Sold Date 12/27/22
Style Ranch
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Year Built 1964
Annual Tax Amount $13,164
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 0.572 Acres
Lot Dimensions 100X267.61X22.17X115.3X206.08
Property Description
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! MOTIVATED SELLER! FOR SALE IS THE treasured home of Norman Kraus, better known to Mopar fans worldwide as Mr. Norm, the world-famous owner of Grand Spaulding Dodge in Chicago, and the championship winning Top Fuel Funny Car team he raced and sponsored during the muscle car era and beyond. There is not another home like it, nor one with the incredible history that surrounds it. This is once in a lifetime opportunity. First time for sale since it was built. Classic, 1960's custom-built pebble beach ranch in the heart of a quiet, very desirable area within walking distance of Northbrook Court Mall. Great Location in Brittany Hills, Highland Park with easy Highway access in suburban living areas near Northbrook and Deerfield. Six minutes to Chicago Botanic Garden, seven minutes to Ravinia Festival. The house has an open floor plan, light and bright; 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms; French sliding doors in most of the rooms with direct access to the swimming pool; family room combined with dining room; living room with dual fireplace - wood and gas burning; large kitchen with eating area; office - the place where Mr. Norm spent most of his life after 1964, the same year he formed The First Grand Spaulding Dodge racing team; master bedroom with full master bath and walk in closet with plenty of storage; laundry and large storage room. There are two separate heating and cooling zones supported by two mechanical rooms providing efficiency. In addition, the house has a large patio in the backyard with a swimming pool and unique landscaping. All of this is on a sizable lot of 0.57 acre. The house preserves its original size, plan, landscaping and decoration. Property is for sale as is.
Location
State IL
County Lake
Community Pool, Street Lights, Street Paved
Rooms
Basement None
Interior
Interior Features Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Some Window Treatmnt, Dining Combo, Drapes/Blinds
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls, Zoned
Cooling Central Air, Zoned, Electric
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Log
Fireplace Y
Appliance Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood
Laundry In Unit, Laundry Closet
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
Garage Attached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool in ground pool
Waterfront false
View Y/N true
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Outdoor Lighting, Partial Fencing
Story 1 Story
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Water Lake Michigan
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Red Oak Elementary School
Middle Schools Edgewood Middle School
High Schools Highland Park High School
School District 112, 112, 113
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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Bought with Fathi Judah • US Homes Inc.