861 Bell Lane, Winnetka, Illinois 60093
$3,350,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 7,218 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $415 |
| Beds: | 6 |
| Baths: | 7 |
| Year Built: | 1976 |
| Property Taxes: | $52,253 |
| Days On Market: | 56 |
| Lot Size: | 0,51 |
Description
MOVE RIGHT IN to this BETTER THAN NEW, SOLID & timelessly updated 6-bedroom, 5.2-bath home. THERE IS NOTHING TO DO HERE as this house feels BRAND NEW! This exceptional home offers approximately 7,000 sq. ft. of living space and is ideally situated on a 1/2-acre lane just a short walk from downtown Winnetka, the train, nursery schools and K-8 schools, This MOVE-IN-READY home has all of today's bells and whistles - NEW 1ST FLOOR ENSUITE BEDROOM & BATHROOM, huge Christopher Peacock kitchen, RENOVATED 2ND FLOOR ENSUITE PRIMARY BATHROOM, screened-in-blue stone porch with fireplace, movie theater, massive finished basement, dual staircases, circular driveway and attached, heated 2+ car garage. Exquisite custom moldings, large-scaled rooms and finely crafted cabinetry are found at every turn. Designed to bring the outdoors in, sunlight floods throughout this home with almost every room opening up to the professionally landscaped backyard through floor-to-ceiling windows and French slider doors out to the bluestone patio. No expense has been spared, with nearly every mechanical system updated within the past 3 years. The current owners have invested over $400,000 in improvements, including more than $50,000 in designer lighting with an emphasis on Kelly Wearstler Lighting. The entertainer's kitchen is a true showpiece, featuring an oversized 11-ft island, a spacious eat-in area which accommodates a table for 14, Thermador 6-burner range and double ovens, Sub-Zero column refrigerator and freezer, Cove dishwasher, Newport Brass polished nickel fixtures, wet bar and an exquisite butler's pantry. The home office is a work-from-home dream, showcasing floor-to-ceiling wood paneling, custom cabinetry and French beveled glass doors. The 1st floor also includes a gracious living and family room each with a fireplace, generous mudroom/laundry room, screened-in porch with fireplace & vaulted beadboard ceiling, a first-floor ensuite bedroom which alternately can serve as a 2nd first floor office and 2 powder rooms. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite features a fireplace & sitting area, a luxurious walk-in closet with an island and a newly renovated spa-like bathroom. Four additional very large bedrooms (1 professionally treated for recording grade quietness perfect for music/podcast production) complete the 2nd level with 2 of the bedrooms having ensuite bathrooms and walk-in-closets. The finished lower level offers exceptional versatility with an exercise room, movie theater, professional workshop, recreation room, and storage galore. The outdoor living is equally impressive showcasing a bluestone patio spanning the entire width of the house (extra-wide, 111 ft lot), outdoor fireplace, built-in grill, sound system, professional uplighting and, fully-fenced yard with room for a pool. Originally built by a builder for his own family, this custom home exemplifies SUPERIOR CRAFTMANSHIP and is among THE MOST SOLID & WELL-BUILT HOMES you will find on the North Shore.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1976 | |
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| No | |
| 0.51 |
| Cook | |
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| 0 / Not Applicable | |
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| 12538608 | |
| 05184020900000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
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Grade School
Hubbard Woods 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: |
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| 21 Jun, 2012 | Sold | $2,305,000 | MRED MLS |
| 5 Apr, 2012 | Under contract | $2,395,000 | MRED MLS |
| 30 Jan, 2012 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000 | MRED MLS |
| 14 Mar, 2022 | Sold | $2,500,000 | MRED MLS |
| 23 Jan, 2022 | Under contract | $2,299,900 | MRED MLS |
| 21 Jan, 2022 | Listed for sale | $2,299,900 | MRED MLS |
| 30 Jan, 2026 | Sold | $3,350,000 | MRED MLS |
| 10 Jan, 2026 | Under contract | $2,995,000 | MRED MLS |
| 6 Jan, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 6
Bedrooms Above Ground: 6
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Full Bathrooms: 7
Bathroom Amenities: Steam Shower,Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 0
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Other Specifics
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| 22041 | |
| Pull Down Stair | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2012 | $26,706 |
| 2022 | $36,539 |
| 2026 | $52,253 |
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