A Picture Perfect All-American beauty in desirable Winnetka Location! Meticulously maintained and loved - this TURNKEY home boasts incredible millwork, hardwood floors throughout, a perfect layout on all three floors and incredibly manicured grounds! A fabulous foyer with breadth and gorgeous staircase welcomes you into the home. Entertainer's will love the expansive living room with a statement fireplace great to host large gatherings and beautiful french doors leading to the lush backyard full of perennials - perfect indoor/outdoor living. The elegant dining room is separate and opens to the kitchen. A beautiful wood paneled family room with great built-ins is in the center of the home - all part of great circular flow on the first floor. The updated kitchen is perfect for the discerning cook - Wolf Pro Style 6-burner range, Miele oven, SubZero, Bosch dishwasher, warming drawer, island with seating and eat-in area - all with sight lines to the yard and deck. Escape to the oversized primary suite - great natural light, ensuite bathroom and an extra room currently being used as an office - do whatever you like this with this bonus space! Three other generous bedrooms all with nice sized closets - share two, renovated, white hallway baths. The finished lower level offers a private guest suite with a full bath as well a spacious rec room with floor to ceiling built-ins and a desk area - this space offers great versatility. Laundry room and two large storage rooms. In the winter you will love the 2-car attached garage and mud room! A short walk to schools, downtown Winnetka shops, restaurants, parks and the train. Hard to find a home so pristine - just bring your toothbrush! Ask for the list of improvements. A MUST SEE!
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$1,611,000
188 Forest St, Winnetka, IL 60093
5beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$2,058,900 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$8,228 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,058,900
$1.83M - $2.33M
$8,228/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 16, 2024 at 11:44am
Listing courtesy of:
Megan Mawicke Bradley 312-307-1157,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
John Mawicke 312-342-4278,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Dinny Dwyer
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12044002
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Deck
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X17
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X7
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X18
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 425 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X25
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X6
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X24
Storage
- Level: Lower
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- In-Law Floorplan, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Paneling
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full,Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
- Dimensions: 60X132
Details
- Parcel number: 05213000490000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Winnetka
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2024 | Sold | $1,611,000-2.3% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12044002 | ||
| 8/5/2024 | Pending sale | $1,649,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12044002 | ||
| 5/17/2024 | Contingent | $1,649,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12044002 | ||
| 5/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,649,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12044002 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,270 +6.4% | $106,340 |
| 2022 | $21,865 -4.5% | $106,340 +12.9% |
| 2021 | $22,889 +1.1% | $94,191 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60093
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Greeley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Carleton W Washburne SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10New Trier Township H S WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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