$890,000
SOLD JUL 8, 2016

1185 Elm St Winnetka, IL 60093

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,400 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$262 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

177 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Georgian Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • The Skokie School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Skokie Playfield

About This Home

As of March 2023

NO OTHER HOME IN WINNETKA CAN BOAST THIS MUCH SPACE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR IN THIS PRICE RANGE! 4BD, 2.1 BTH BRICK HOME ON 1/3 ACRE OF PRIVACY. SPACIOUS & OPEN FLOOR PLAN,WITH LARGE FR, LIB, & FOUR FIREPLACES. HARDWOOD FLR, RECESSED LIGHTING THROUGHOUT. 2002 ADDITION INCLUDES HUGE MBR WITH HIS/HER WALK-IN CLOSETS, ALL NEW WINDOWS, & 2-ZONED HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING. UPDATED KITCHEN HAS GRANITE COUNTERS & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES WITH PLANNED INTERIOR EXPANSION. ABUNDANCE OF STORAGE & CLOSET SPACE.BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE BACKYARD W BLUESTONE PATIO & WALKWAY. ONLY STEPS TO NURSERY SCHOOL, & SCHOOLS K-8.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Burke

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475124343

Last Buyer's Agent

Candy Pyle

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475123919

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,780

Year Built

  • 1950

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Georgian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot
  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,780

Year Built

1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Flood Zone (Partial)
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 4
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Georgian
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1950
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1950

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 21X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Full, Pull Down Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus, Library
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 21X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Library, Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3400
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 25X22, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: S (South)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Schools

  • School District: 203
  • Elementary School: CROW ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: CARLETON W WASHBURNE SCHOOL
  • High School: NEW TRIER TWP H.S. NORTHFIELD/WI
  • Junior High Dist: 36

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80X174
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 05201040420000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12804.53

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2023
Closed on
Mar 6, 2023
Sold by
Bess Ronald W and Bess Colleen B
Bought by
Seyferth Alexander Y and Seyferth Angela R
Seller's Agent
Matthew Neistat
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Buyer's Agent
Paige Dooley
Compass
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,265,000
Premium/Discount to List
$115,000
10%
Total Days on Market
177
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$1,506,362

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$241,362
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.88%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$976,366
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$574,081

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2015
Closed on
Jul 6, 2016
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Bess Ronald W and Gowl Colleen B
Seller's Agent
Mary Burke
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Candy Pyle
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$969,000
Sold Price
$890,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-8.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.41%

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,265,000 Proper Title
Trustee Deed $890,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $525,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $240,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/10/2023 03/10/23 Sold $1,265,000 +10.0% $372 / Sq Ft
03/10/2023 03/10/23 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2023 03/10/23 For Sale $1,150,000 +29.2% $338 / Sq Ft
07/08/2016 07/08/16 Sold $890,000 -1.0% $262 / Sq Ft
03/09/2016 03/09/16 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2016 03/01/16 Price Changed $899,000 -2.7% $264 / Sq Ft
01/21/2016 01/21/16 Price Changed $924,000 -4.6% $272 / Sq Ft
09/14/2015 09/14/15 For Sale $969,000 -- $285 / 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
2024 $24,780 $120,418 $31,320 $89,098
2023 $24,780 $120,418 $31,320 $89,098
2022 $24,780 $120,418 $31,320 $89,098
2021 $13,800 $59,168 $20,880 $38,288
2020 $13,685 $59,168 $20,880 $38,288
2019 $15,460 $72,468 $20,880 $51,588
2018 $13,301 $61,637 $17,400 $44,237
2017 $12,915 $61,637 $17,400 $44,237
2016 $14,766 $69,191 $17,400 $51,791
2015 $13,072 $55,754 $14,268 $41,486
2014 $12,805 $55,754 $14,268 $41,486
2013 $12,199 $55,754 $14,268 $41,486
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09037731

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-20-104-042-0000