All the following homes for sale were constructed in the postwar building boom and are located in the same general corridor of the North Shore, including the adjacent suburb of Skokie, which is generally considered part of the overall community. We have high-end, million-dollar listings, like the home in Lake Forest, as well as more modest offerings, all with loads of character. Louis Huebner, a graduate of the University of Illinois School of Architecture, established his architectural practice in Skokie in 1950. His partner, James Hennenberg, joined 10 years later, right before they designed the home at 9000 Tripp Avenue. As real estate agent Aaron Masliansky, who is selling the property, reminded me, “so much of Chicagoland’s midcentury modern architecture [is] tucked away in neighborhoods” that we could easily miss. That is certainly true for this one-of-a-kind modernist, architect-designed home, but the other listings all offer something special too, especially from a design standpoint.

9000 Tripp Ave., Skokie, $975,000

For the first time in almost 50 years, a custom-designed home by the architectural firm of Huebner & Henneberg is currently on the market. Originally constructed in 1962 and later expanded in the 1980s by architect Elliott Dudnik, this 3,343-square-foot four-bedroom residence is located on a corner lot in Skokie’s desirable Devonshire neighborhood. A truly remarkable piece of architecture, its striking brick facade and beautiful outdoor landscaping are complemented by an interior flooded with natural light, thanks to numerous skylights and walls of glass. Some of the notable details include a sunken dining room, sunroom, and vintage breeze block screen in the backyard.

472 Lincoln Ave., Lake Bluff, $1,175,000

Located in Lake Bluff’s East Terrace neighborhood, this 2,702-square-foot, three-bedroom tri-level has been fully renovated since it last sold in 2014. From the pop of color with its bright orange front door to the open-concept interior, this home beautifully blends mid-century modern touches with contemporary updates. Step from the mudroom, conveniently situated right off the attached two-car garage, into the lovely backyard, which features an expansive patio, mature trees, and western exposure. The finished lower level includes a family room with a wet bar, a powder room, and a large laundry room.

546 Timber Lane, Lake Forest, $1,500,000

What really stands out about this 1950s midcentury modern ranch in Whispering Oaks — a sought-after section of Lake Forest — is the soaring ceiling of the living room in its nearly 4,800-square-foot interior. The property had been previously reimagined by B3 Companies and interior designer Randy Heller. The U-shaped layout makes sense for anyone who entertains, as there is a seamless flow between the living spaces and the outdoors. The landscaping in front of the home is absolutely stunning, while the backyard is truly a dream come true with its expansive bluestone patio and outdoor entertaining space, which includes a bar. Another feature that caught my eye was the sunken tub/shower in the primary bedroom’s bathroom suite.

1353 Golf Ave., Highland Park, $595,000

This reactivated listing in Highland Park features a cozy 1,744-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family residence, described as a “fabulous one-story alternative to condo/townhouse.” This “quality updated, solid built brick ranch” is  situated in a private subdivision next to the Skokie River and the Sunset Valley Golf Club. A bright green door opens directly to the large living room with a fireplace, which flows seamlessly into a combo kitchen/dining/family area (due to the removal of walls). French doors open to an enclosed sunroom. There is also a “she-shed” in the backyard that has been converted into a personal studio space, but could easily be used as an office.

2662 Crawford Ave., Evanston, $665,000

Like our last listing in Highland Park, this 1,126-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch in Evanston features a fully detached studio/office in the backyard. As more people work from home, this is probably something buyers are looking for. The property boasts good curb appeal, with several mature trees in front providing some privacy from the busy street. It is also ideally situated right between two large parks, Lovelace and Centennial, both offering numerous amenities. The home has Hardie board siding and cedar-plank details on the carport, which really helps to enhance its MCM style.

Rachel Freundt is a freelance writer for Chicago magazine.