NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1040 Spruce St Winnetka, IL 60093

Estimated Value: $1,672,000 - $1,864,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,065 Sq Ft
$431/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 01, 2023

Last sale price $1,350,000 $332 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,068/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near park
  • Mud Room
  • The Skokie School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • 4-minute walk to West Elm Street Park

About This Home

As of August 2023

Fabulous home in the heart of Winnetka! This house lives big and exudes charm - 10' ceilings on 1st fl, incredible room dimensions and floor plan on all 3 levels. Kitchen w/ breakfast room opens to wonderful family rm w/ open views of the gorgeous backyard. Also on 1st floor is a large office (would also make an ideal first floor BR) formal living and dining rooms, large mudroom and powder room. Second floor offers a spacious primary suite get-away with 2 walk-in closets, en suite bath; also on second floor are 3 add'l bedrooms and 2 more baths - one en suite and one hall bath. Lower level has been 'dug out' to create 8' ceilings in the rec room, game area and full bath. Also in lower level is generous stg space and laundry rm. Wonderful deck spans the back of the home and leads to tranquil backyard and large 2 car garage with add'l storage + parking pad for 2+ cars. Move right in to this meticulously cared for, absolutely beautiful home! Walk to everything - train, schools K-8, town and parks!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joanne Hudson

Compass License #475096932 Listed on: 05/19/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Sonia Madden

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475146589

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,516

Year Renovated

  • 2001

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 177
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,065 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Play Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Crow Island Elementary School
  • Carleton W Washburne Middle School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,516

Year Renovated

2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2001
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2001

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 4065
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Office, Recreation Room, Play Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Storage, Deck
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4065
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 4065
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Alley
  • ParkingTotal: 4
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Crow Island Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Carleton W Washburne School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 177
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 17516.42
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2023
Closed on
Jul 26, 2023
Sold by
Paul Gallo Trust and Martha Gallo Trust
Bought by
Johnson Christopher and Wabich Natalie
Seller's Agent
Joanne Hudson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sonia Madden
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,000
8.09%
Views
16
Current Estimated Value
$1,753,812

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$403,812
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.08%
Original Mortgage
$1,012,500
Outstanding Balance
$984,719
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$769,093

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2019
Sold by
Gallo Paul M and Gallo Martha D
Bought by
Gallo Paul and Paul Gallo Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 1999
Sold by
Hoel J Richard and Hoel Pamela C
Bought by
Gallo Paul M and Gallo Martha D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Johnson Christopher $1,350,000 None Listed On Document
Gallo Paul -- None Available
Gallo Paul M $535,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Johnson Christopher $1,012,500
Previous Owner Gallo Paul M $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/01/2023 08/01/23 Sold $1,350,000 +8.1% $332 / Sq Ft
05/22/2023 05/22/23 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2023 05/19/23 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $307 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $23,422 $144,001 $28,763 $115,238
2024 $23,422 $104,347 $24,338 $80,009
2023 $24,134 $104,347 $24,338 $80,009
2022 $24,134 $114,001 $24,338 $89,663
2021 $17,516 $70,825 $15,930 $54,895
2020 $17,296 $70,825 $15,930 $54,895
2019 $17,152 $76,984 $15,930 $61,054
2018 $19,929 $86,520 $14,160 $72,360
2017 $19,327 $86,520 $14,160 $72,360
2016 $18,602 $86,520 $14,160 $72,360
2015 $19,969 $83,785 $11,726 $72,059
2014 $19,553 $83,785 $11,726 $72,059
2013 $18,636 $83,785 $11,726 $72,059
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11787740

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-20-107-003-0000