1544 McCraren Road

Local assessors in Highland Park, IL have categorized 1544 McCraren Road as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1949 and is 75 years old. It was most recently renovated and altered in 1972. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 7,579 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 1,500 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 500 ft. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a conventional style. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 7 rooms in the home. Of these, 3 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there are 2 full bathrooms. There are also 2 partial bathrooms. This is a 2 story home so residents will need to have climb at least one set of stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 1544 McCraren Road has a total of 1,397 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. The home sources its water from a municipal system. Additional features on the property are as follows. There is a detached garage for those who need a place to park their vehicle. The garage on the property is 286 sqft. There is only one available parking space, so if you need more, you may need to find some alternatives. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is average. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with frame control joints. Not only do we know the type, but we also know that the assessors have graded the quality of these control joints with a letter grade - B. The building has a roof that is made of composition shingle. Lots of wood siding were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. Residents rely on central air conditioning for their cooling system. The home's a forced air unit is the primary heating source. There is a single fireplace in the home which may result in additional cleaning fees for the homeowner. The property was last sold in Sep 30, 2020 for $342,500. That's $156.04 per sqft. Prior to that sales transaction, the property was also sold in Aug 10, 2017 for $325,000. 1544 McCraren Road was last assessed in 2023. The total value of the property was assessed at $111,717. Specifically, the land the property is located on was valued at $43,279. While improvements on the property were assessed at a total of $68,438. The total assessed value for this property is less than the total market value as of this moment. Which is great for tax purposes. The total amount of taxes due from a property owner is $9,900. Are you already in the process of closing on a property and have signed a purchase agreement? You may want to consider locking in your current mortgage rate if interest rates have been rising or seem volatile. This is what's known in the market as a mortgage rate lock (aka rate protection). However, be sure to evaluate your situation carefully before you do so. There may be certain costs associated with taking this action and you'll want to time the start of your perfectly! Unfortunately, this property is not currently listed for sale but our inventory of available properties is constantly updating in real time. Check back frequently for updates.