WELCOME HOME to this distinctive, architectural featured home that was one of the first homes built in Hubbard Woods! Situated on almost half an acre, the stately curb appeal welcomes you inside to the charm of the first floor with open, circular floor plan of Living, Hearth and Dining Rooms leading to an expansive screened back Porch with parallel Decks overlooking the lush, private Yard. The large Kitchen with separate Breakfast Room is adjacent to Powder Room and huge Family Room - perfect for creating family and entertaining memories. The gracious staircase leads to a second floor with 5 generously sized Bedrooms (including Primary Suite), 3 Baths, built-ins, linen closets and Laundry Room, as well as the third floor with a versatile 6th Bedroom, full Bath and Storage Room galore! If that is not enough, there is a dry basement with Recreation Room, Woodworker/Hobbyist Room, Storage and much more. The home has a 3-story addition (1995) with recent improvements of an exterior sprinkler system, Kitchen subway tile backsplash, quartz counters and new SS appliances (2017), second floor updated Baths, boiler (2020) and spacepak A/C (2022). A VERY SPECIAL GEM...
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$1,270,000
1240 Tower Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
6beds
5,065sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
0.48 Acres Lot
$2,318,300 Zestimate®
$251/sqft
$7,065 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,318,300
$1.95M - $2.76M
$7,065/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 31, 2025 at 09:51am
Listing courtesy of:
Vicki Nelson 847-446-4000,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Dee Ann Nicholas 847-881-6361,
Real Broker LLC
Bought with:
Paige Dooley
Compass
Eileen Collins
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11833527
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 351 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X13
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 338 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 414 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X18
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry-Walk-in, Breakfast Room, Granite Counters), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 338 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X13
Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X12
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 450 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X18
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X17
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 450 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X18
Heating
- Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Special Millwork
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,796
- Total interior livable area: 5,065 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Roof Deck, Deck, Screened
- Exterior features: Dog Run
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Dimensions: 152 X 143.31
Details
- Parcel number: 05173000540000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
- Major remodel year: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake
Location
- Region: Winnetka
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/1/2024 | Sold | $1,270,000-7.6%$251/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11833527 | ||
| 12/9/2023 | Contingent | $1,375,000$271/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11833527 | ||
| 7/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,375,000-1.6%$271/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11833527 | ||
| 7/12/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11738184 | ||
| 6/6/2023 | Price change | $1,398,000-1.9%$276/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11738184 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31,537 +6.4% | $141,999 |
| 2022 | $29,648 +4.9% | $141,999 +23.6% |
| 2021 | $28,255 -1% | $114,867 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60093
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Hubbard Woods Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Carleton W Washburne SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- NANew Trier Township H S NorthfieldGrades: 9Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hubbard Woods Elementary School
- Middle: Carleton W Washburne School
- High: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- District: 36
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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