744 Prospect Avenue, Winnetka, Illinois 60093
$2,325,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 6,820 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $374 |
| Beds: | 6 |
| Baths: | 5 |
| Year Built: | 1918 |
| Property Taxes: | $43,646 |
| Days On Market: | 1599 |
| Lot Size: | 0,48 |
Description
The essence of Winnetka is beautifully captured within this timeless, stately brick Georgian, located in the best East Winnetka "nook" with winding roads and lake breezes. Majestic in its own right with a curved custom carved rotunda centers the elegance throughout 3 floors of captivating living spaces full of character. Gracious corner lot with mature privacy landscaping with pool & bonus 1 bed coach house over the 3 car garage. Sweeping reception hall with a grand staircase, finely carved moldings & custom swing French doors allow southern exposure light to shine on lush grounds. Light filled sun/family room with custom builtins, stunning arched floor to ceilings windows, and French doors create a unique space. Stately French glass doors open to the oversized living room with a prominent fireplace surrounded by custom bookshelves, and alcove window allowing light to flow in seamlessly. Graceful formal dining room w/ detailed wainscoting and stunning windows opens to the DeGiulio chef's kitchen highlighted with maple praline cabinetry, large island w/ breakfast bar seating, top of the line appliances, and separate sunny breakfast area. Step out French doors to a wrap around patio overlooking the pool. Spacious mudroom with custom cabinetry and powder room finish off this level. Wide prominent staircase to the 2nd level with a stunning primary suite w/ a beautifully built-out walkthrough closet & dressing room surrounded by mirrored closets, and dual separate white marble baths. The primary bedroom mirrors the beautiful sunroom windows as it is located in the rotunda, creating a sunny relaxing private oasis. 2 additional family bedrooms to the other side of the second level share jack and jill bath. Fully finished 3rd level has 2 additional bedrooms w/ full bath, and recreation room. Unfinished LL with great storage, laundry could be built out for play/game room. Three car garage w updated coach house makes perfect guest quarters w/ living room, bedroom, bath and kitchenette. Exceptionally landscaped half-acre grounds with mature trees, gardens, gazebo and tiered entertaining patio leading down to the in-ground pool & hot tub. A true family home as this beauty could never be built today as the vintage details are impeccably blend with the modern features ideal for today's living Unmatched in quality, location and architecture and a home that represents original Winnetka beauty.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
| — | |
| Georgian | |
| 1918 | |
| Full | |
| COLONIAL | |
| No | |
| 0.48 |
| Cook | |
| — | |
| 0 / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Lake Michigan | |
| Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm | |
| 11080484 | |
| 05174150240000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Greeley Elementary School |
36 | — | |
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Middle School
Carleton W Washburne School |
36 | Not in DB | |
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High School
New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/wi |
203 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug, 2008 | Sold | $2,880,000 | MRED MLS |
| 28 Jul, 2008 | Under contract | $2,990,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $3,195,000 | MRED MLS |
| 7 Mar, 2008 | Listed for sale | $3,195,000 | MRED MLS |
| 10 Sep, 2021 | Sold | $2,325,000 | MRED MLS |
| 11 Aug, 2021 | Under contract | $2,549,900 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $2,649,900 | MRED MLS |
| 7 May, 2021 | Listed for sale | $2,735,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 6
Bedrooms Above Ground: 6
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Floor Type: Hardwood
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Full Bathrooms: 5
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Double Shower
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Rooms: Bedroom 5,Eating Area,Recreation Room,Foyer,Walk In Closet,Bedroom 6,Storage,Mud Room
Basement Description: Unfinished
Other Specifics
| 3 | |
| Brick/Mortar | |
| Concrete | |
| Balcony, Hot Tub, Roof Deck, Brick Paver Patio, In Ground Pool | |
| Fenced Yard | |
| 138X150 | |
| Finished,Full | |
| Full | |
| Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Some Wood Floors, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room | |
| Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop | |
| Not in DB | |
| Park, Pool, Curbs | |
| — | |
| — | |
| Wood Burning |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $27,803 |
| 2021 | $43,646 |
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