$575,000

beds

baths

3,307

square ft

56 Country Lane

Highland Park, Illinois 60035

Closed / MLS #11675176 / Single Family / Highland Park

Listing information updated 12/27/2022 at 4:23pm

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.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick,Frame

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned, Electric

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Control

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Yes

Age:

51-60 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,307

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.5719

Internal 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

External Features:

Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit

Room Information

Living Room:

16x23 - Main

Dining Room:

12x12 - Main

Kitchen:

12x18 - Main

Family Room:

18x28 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

16x15 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x13 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x13 - Main

4th Bedroom:

12x9 - Main

Bedroom 5:

12x10 - Main Level

Utility Room-1st Floor:

7x5 - Main Level

Storage:

6x7 - Main Level

Laundry:

5x8 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$13,164

Tax Year:

2021

Location

Zip Code:

60035

City:

Highland Park

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

112, 113

Elementary School:

Red Oak Elementary School

Middle School:

Edgewood Middle School

High School:

Highland Park High School

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick,Frame

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned, Electric

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Control

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Yes

Age:

51-60 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,307

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.5719

Internal 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

External Features:

Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit

Living Room:

16x23 - Main

Dining Room:

12x12 - Main

Kitchen:

12x18 - Main

Family Room:

18x28 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

16x15 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x13 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x13 - Main

4th Bedroom:

12x9 - Main

Bedroom 5:

12x10 - Main Level

Utility Room-1st Floor:

7x5 - Main Level

Storage:

6x7 - Main Level

Laundry:

5x8 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$13,164

Tax Year:

2021

Zip Code:

60035

City:

Highland Park

County:

Lake

School District(s):

112, 113

Elementary School:

Red Oak Elementary School

Middle School:

Edgewood Middle School

High School:

Highland Park High School

Listing Office: EHomes Realty, Ltd

Listing Office Phone: 773.392.5741

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