NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $3,265,000 - $4,713,000

6 Beds
9 Baths
9,492 Sq Ft
$423/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 07, 2020

Last sale price $3,000,000 $316 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $28,915/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Spa
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ravinia Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2020

Timeless. Gracious. Private. A stately, French Normandy-style home in sought after East Highland Park? Say no more. 143 Cary Avenue, originally designed and built by award-winning architect Garret Eakin in 2003, is a stunning single-owner abode that boasts six bedrooms and 7.2 bathrooms- and polished architectural details from every angle. Perfectly positioned just above the tree line, overlooking the ravine on almost 1.5 acres, a long circular driveway and meticulous landscaping make for a flawless first impression. Inside, a tranquil-yet-elegant tone is set right away in the foyer, a feeling that continues across the almost 10,000 square feet of first-class interior living spaces. Upon entering, take in the views through the great room's floor-to-ceiling windows that reveal a prettily appointed terrace and, beyond, a bluestone patio with year-round infinity hot tub and ardent private grounds. From the impressive first floor master suite and chef's kitchen to the luxe library and wine cellar, this one-of-a-kind home is immersed in provincial splendor. As for lifestyle pursuits outside of the home, 143 Cary Avenue is located just a short walk from Rosewood Beach and Ravinia. It's also within walking/biking proximity of the Chicago Botanic Garden and downtown Highland Park for shopping and fine dining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erica Goldman

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475167248 Listed on: 09/24/2020

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Patrick Milhaupt

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475182744

Last Buyer's Agent

Maxine Goldberg

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore License #475123002

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $84,896

Year Built

  • 2003

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Theater
  • Library
  • Game Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Patio

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$84,896

Year Built

2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 6
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 7.2
  • Total Sq Ft: 7182
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2003
  • Total Sq Ft: 7182
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2003

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hot Tub, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 15
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 24X36, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sprinkler-Lawn, Multiple Water Heaters
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement, Den/Library, Dining Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 6
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Stone
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: COMBO, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 20X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Library, Screened Porch, Exercise Room, Game Room, Media Room, 6th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 20X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 13X20, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Library, Dimensions: 20X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X20, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 12X21, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 19X19, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Game Rm, Dimensions: 19X19, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Media Rm, Dimensions: 24X36, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 7 Name: 6th Bdrm, Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 9492
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 10414
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 3232
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 4965
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 2217
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 17X22, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Exterior Building Type: Stone
  • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Porch, Hot Tub, Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
  • Acreage: 1.3309

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Circular
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, 2+ Sep Heating Systems, Zoned

Schools

  • School District: 113
  • Elementary School: Ravinia Elementary School
  • Middle School: Edgewood Middle School
  • High School: Highland Park High School
  • Junior High Dist: 112

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 99.6X344X243X440
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16254040260000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 70823.84

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2020
Closed on
Dec 2, 2020
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Pessis David and Pessis Lindsay
Seller's Agent
Erica Goldman
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Maxine Goldberg
Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore
List Price
$3,200,000
Sold Price
$3,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-6.25%
Current Estimated Value
$4,016,033

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,016,033
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.33%
Original Mortgage
$2,100,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2005
Sold by
Mesa Holdings Ii Llc
Bought by
Lasalle Bank Na and Trust #62090

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2001
Sold by
Schwartz Gerald D and Schwartz Illise B
Bought by
Mesa Holdings Ii Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,800,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Pessis David $3,000,000 Chicago Title
Lasalle Bank Na $2,710,000 --
Mesa Holdings Ii Llc $1,200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Pessis David $2,100,000
Previous Owner Chicago Title Land Trust Company $1,432,849
Previous Owner Lasalle Bank Na $1,500,000
Previous Owner Mesa Holdings Ii Llc $250,000
Previous Owner Mesa Holdings Ii Llc $4,510,000
Previous Owner Mesa Holdings Ii Llc $1,800,000
Previous Owner Schwartz Gerald D $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/07/2020 12/07/20 Sold $3,000,000 -6.3% $316 / Sq Ft
10/18/2020 10/18/20 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2020 09/24/20 For Sale $3,200,000 -- $337 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $84,896 $1,082,505 $229,728 $852,777
2023 $87,732 $975,757 $207,074 $768,683
2022 $87,732 $980,229 $227,483 $752,746
2021 $80,927 $947,539 $219,897 $727,642
2020 $72,890 $887,397 $219,897 $667,500
2019 $70,824 $883,245 $218,868 $664,377
2018 $69,168 $899,910 $242,767 $657,143
2017 $79,911 $1,065,217 $241,367 $823,850
2016 $77,115 $1,014,106 $229,786 $784,320
2015 $74,850 $942,215 $213,496 $728,719
2014 $78,095 $959,801 $237,883 $721,918
2012 $75,893 $965,401 $239,271 $726,130
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10881571

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-25-404-026