$750,000
SOLD APR 1, 2021

1520 Tower Rd Winnetka, IL 60093

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,719 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$276 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Circular Driveway
  • Hubbard Woods Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Office
  • 3-minute walk to Nick Corwin Park

About This Home

As of April 2021

Updated English Normandy Home idyllically situated on 1/2-acre quiet wooded lot. This deceptively spacious and bright home features wonderful architectural interest with many modern amenities. Open concept home with living room opening to dining room and new gourmet kitchen with custom white cabinetry, quartz countertops, large island and stainless-steel appliances. Generous sunny family room looks onto beautiful, expansive yard. Newly remodeled English basement offers large office area/library with full bath, laundry room and separate entrance. Master suite with bay window, sitting area and full bath. Three additional bedrooms - one ensuite - and newly remodeled hall bath. Refinished hardwood floors - new paint and carpet throughout. New Hardie board siding, Pella windows, gutters and more. Don't miss this opportunity to own this historically significant home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Hepburn

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475166459 Listed on: 01/09/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Smart LeMire

Compass License #475134752

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,388

Year Built

  • 1933

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Flood Zone Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $10,600 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,388

Year Built

1933

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Flood Zone
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Style Of House: F,I
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1933
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1933

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: B,D
  • Basement: Finished, Crawl, Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Foyer, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 20X14, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 7X5, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 16X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 8X8, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2719
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 25X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Frame
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: S (South), W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.5

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Gravel, Circular
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 203
  • Elementary School: Hubbard Woods Elementary School
  • Middle School: Carleton W Washburne School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Junior High Dist: 36
  • Elementary School #2: THE SKOKIE SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 104X200
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 05184010020000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 11828.93

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2021
Closed on
Apr 1, 2021
Sold by
Peterson Roger L
Bought by
Kehoe Daniel B and Kehoe Taylor
Seller's Agent
Debbie Hepburn
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Emily Smart LeMire
Compass
List Price
$779,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-3.72%
Current Estimated Value
$1,278,622

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$528,622
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.09%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$548,507
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$654,010

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2015
Closed on
Nov 21, 2015
Sold by
Powell Robert C
Bought by
Peterson Roger L
Seller's Agent
Debbie Hepburn
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Edward Watts
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$555,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-7.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.78%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2001
Sold by
Powell Robert C
Bought by
Powell Robert C and Kinkead Kathleen E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Interest Rate
8.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 1999
Sold by
Powell Barbara J and Cooper Barbara Jean
Bought by
Powell Robert C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $750,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $555,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $525,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $450,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2021 04/01/21 Sold $750,000 -3.7% $276 / Sq Ft
01/09/2021 01/09/21 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2021 01/09/21 For Sale $779,000 +40.4% $287 / Sq Ft
11/24/2015 11/24/15 Sold $555,000 -7.3% $204 / Sq Ft
10/24/2015 10/24/15 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2015 10/16/15 For Sale $599,000 -- $220 / 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 $17,388 $75,000 $36,400 $38,600
2023 $16,369 $75,000 $36,400 $38,600
2022 $16,369 $75,000 $36,400 $38,600
2021 $14,925 $63,504 $29,120 $34,384
2020 $14,792 $63,504 $29,120 $34,384
2019 $14,657 $69,027 $29,120 $39,907
2018 $11,829 $55,500 $24,960 $30,540
2017 $12,901 $55,500 $24,960 $30,540
2016 $12,288 $55,500 $24,960 $30,540
2015 $22,126 $94,425 $20,280 $74,145
2014 $22,115 $94,425 $20,280 $74,145
2013 $21,079 $94,425 $20,280 $74,145
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10947102

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-18-401-002-0000