Estate-Owned Property in coveted Winnetka Location. Exceptional opportunity on a 9,000 sq ft lot (60 x 150) in one of Winnetka's most desirable neighborhoods. This home offers incredible potential. Renovate. Expand. Build new....up to approx. 3,600 sq ft (per current Village guidelines, to be confirmed by buyer). Ideal for downsizing or growing family...bring your ideas and plans and lets go! Make no mistake....this home needs it all, but the end result could be an enchanting bigger-than-it-looks cottage ready for another hundred years. Estate sale - property conveyed strictly as-is. Outstanding location: Close to Metra, downtown Winnetka, Lake Michigan, parks, trails, and shopping. Top-rated schools. This is a rare chance to build or reimagine in a premier North Shore setting! These sort of opportunities grow more and more rare by the day. *Current survey and required BMO rider are in additional info.*
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$985,000
785 Locust St, Winnetka, IL 60093
3beds
1,224sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
9,000 Square Feet Lot
$985,200 Zestimate®
$805/sqft
$4,003 Estimated rent
Home value
$985,200
$897,000 - $1.08M
$4,003/mo
Zestimate® history
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 20, 2025 at 09:01am
Listing courtesy of:
Christopher Crawford 630-606-5141,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Grant Crawford 630-947-9432,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
John Mawicke
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12489126
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Bonus room
- Level: Second
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X7
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X20
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Heating
- Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,224 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 9,000 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 150
Details
- Parcel number: 05173110040000
- Special conditions: Exceptions-Call List Office
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Winnetka
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Sold | $985,000+12.1%$805/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12489126 | ||
| 11/10/2025 | Pending sale | $879,000$718/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12489126 | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Contingent | $879,000$718/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12489126 | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $879,000$718/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12489126 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,793 +6.2% | $63,808 |
| 2022 | $13,926 +22.1% | $63,808 +45.2% |
| 2021 | $11,408 +1.6% | $43,956 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60093
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Hubbard Woods Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Carleton W Washburne SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10New Trier Township H S WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.7 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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