Northbrook, Illinois

The Commons

The Commons is a townhome and condo community in Northbrook, Illinois built between 1970 and 1974. Everything below comes straight from the MLS and updates hourly.

1970–1974Years built

1,891–2,177 sqftHome sizes

$5,226Avg annual property tax

Glenbrook North High SchoolHigh school

Schools typically serving The Commons: Wescott Elementary School · Maple School · Glenbrook North High School (assignments can vary by address — always verify with the district)

Nothing in The Commons is publicly for sale right now — which tells you something: homes here get held onto, and the 1 that sold in the past year went fast. Communities like this often trade by relationship — an off-market conversation, a Private Listing Network entry, a neighbor who knows a neighbor — before a sign ever hits the yard. If you want in, tell us — we'll watch the PLN and our own network for The Commons and call you first. Put us on watch →

Meanwhile, nearby Northbrook communities with homes for sale today: Mission Hills (12) · Ancient Tree (4) · Pheasant Creek (4) · Northbrook Greens (3) · all of Northbrook →

Live from the MLS

Homes for sale in The Commons, Northbrook

Updated 9/25/2026 11:45 PM CDT · Listings courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

0Active listings

0Under contract

1Sold, last 6 months

$547,500Median sale price (6 mo)

69Avg days on market

91.4%Sale-to-list ratio

Thinking of selling here? 1 home closed in The Commons, Northbrook in the last 6 months at a median of $547,500. Get your free valuation →

Listings courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. MLS GRID

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Recent sales in The Commons

Address	Beds / Baths	Sold	Price
1817 Somerset Lane	2 bd / 3 ba	May 2026	$547,500
1901 Somerset Lane	3 bd / 2.5 ba	May 2025	$665,000
1936 Somerset Lane	2 bd / 3.5 ba	May 2025	$630,000
1940 SOMERSET Lane #1940	2 bd / 2.5 ba	Nov 2024	$450,000
2021 PLYMOUTH Lane #2021	2 bd / 3.5 ba	Nov 2023	$500,000
1842 SOMERSET Lane #1842	2 bd / 2.5 ba	Dec 2007	$395,000
2021 PLYMOUTH Lane #2021	2 bd / 3.5 ba	Aug 2007	$575,000

Sold data courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID; properties may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.

🔍 Heads up: Listing agents don’t always tag a home with its subdivision in the MLS, so some The Commons homes may only appear in the broader Northbrook results. See every Northbrook listing →

🏠 Thinking about The Commons? We’ve been selling here for 26 years — including off-market and Private Listing Network homes that never reach public sites. Talk to Dawn & Josh →

Other Northbrook communities: Mission Hills (12 for sale) · Ancient Tree (4 for sale) · Pheasant Creek (4 for sale) · Northbrook Greens (3 for sale)