NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Fuller Ln Winnetka, IL 60093

Estimated Value: $1,738,914 - $2,587,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,500 Sq Ft
$571/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 31, 2022

Last sale price $1,512,000 $432 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,218/month

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Greeley Elementary School Rated A
  • Community Lake
  • 5-minute walk to Centennial Park

About This Home

As of March 2022

You've found it - a phenomenal home in the perfect location! This stately 3-story red brick colonial is on a quiet lane in east Winnetka, only a block to the beach, four blocks to the Indian Hill train stop, two blocks to New Trier East and four blocks to Greeley Elementary! This location affords such an easy lifestyle. This fabulous home invites you to entertain in the gracious living room, the spacious dining room, the back deck, and of course, the amazing open kitchen. Kids and adults alike can relax or play in the two wonderful recreation spaces in the lower level rec room or in the third floor retreat. The four bedrooms on the second floor are spacious and have great closet space, especially in the primary suite. The suite boasts soaring vaulted ceilings and heated floors throughout. It has great south and east exposures, a generous walk-in closet, an updated bathroom, and an enormous shower with vaulted ceiling and skylight! The kitchen and family room feature high end appliances, a gas log fireplace and a command central desk to coordinate everyone's life. This home checks all the boxes, with delightful surprises! Seller needs a closing after June 13.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Arenson

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore License #471000309 Listed on: 02/20/2022

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore

Last Buyer's Agent

Howard Meyers

Compass License #471002138

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,449

Year Built

  • Built in 1924 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 7,575 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x100
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Brick Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Gazebo
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Brick Colonial
  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,449

Year Built

Built in 1924 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Second Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 3500
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Foyer, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Dormer,Finished,Interior Stair

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • OtherStructures: Gazebo, Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Driveway: Brick
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • 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
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Radiant, Other
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Lake
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1739
  • Lot Dimensions: 75X100
  • 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: 20449.26
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2025
Sold by
Simmers Allison
Bought by
Allison Kelly Simmers Revocable Living Trust and Simmers
Current Estimated Value
$1,997,479

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2022
Closed on
Apr 20, 2022
Sold by
Thompson Samantha J
Bought by
Simmers Allison
Seller's Agent
Karen Arenson
Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore
Buyer's Agent
Howard Meyers
Compass
List Price
$1,300,000
Sold Price
$1,512,000
Premium/Discount to List
$212,000
16.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.56%
Original Mortgage
$1,210,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2022
Closed on
Mar 22, 2022
Sold by
Thompson Samantha J and Thompson Anastasios
Bought by
Simmers Allison
Seller's Agent
Karen Arenson
Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore
Buyer's Agent
Howard Meyers
Compass
List Price
$1,300,000
Sold Price
$1,512,000
Premium/Discount to List
$212,000
16.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,210,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2017
Sold by
V & T Investment Corp
Bought by
Thompson Samantha J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$570,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2016
Sold by
Mccabe Scott D and Mccabe Marie A
Bought by
V & T Investment Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2014
Sold by
Concannon Marie
Bought by
Matsas C Dean and Concannon Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2012
Sold by
Mccabe Scott and Concannon Marie
Bought by
Concannon Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 1999
Sold by
Mccabe Scott D
Bought by
Mccabe Scott D and Mccabe Marie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1998
Sold by
Gore Maurice
Bought by
Mccabe Scott D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
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
Allison Kelly Simmers Revocable Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Simmers Allison -- --
Simmers Allison $1,512,500 First American Title
Simmers Allison -- --
Thompson Samantha J $970,000 Fidelity National Title
V & T Investment Corp $887,500 None Available
Matsas C Dean -- None Available
Concannon Marie -- None Available
Mccabe Scott D -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Mccabe Scott D $510,000 Ticor Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Simmers Allison $1,210,000
Previous Owner Thompson Samantha J $570,000
Previous Owner Mccabe Scott D $380,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/31/2022 03/31/22 Sold $1,512,000 +16.3% $432 / Sq Ft
02/21/2022 02/21/22 For Sale $1,300,000 -- $371 / Sq Ft
02/20/2022 02/20/22 Pending -- -- --
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 $22,024 $151,250 $20,453 $130,797
2024 $22,024 $95,001 $24,998 $70,003
2023 $19,987 $95,001 $24,998 $70,003
2022 $19,987 $95,001 $24,998 $70,003
2021 $18,216 $73,520 $17,043 $56,477
2020 $20,449 $83,173 $17,043 $66,130
2019 $20,282 $90,406 $17,043 $73,363
2018 $20,055 $87,047 $14,771 $72,276
2017 $19,450 $87,047 $14,771 $72,276
2016 $22,747 $105,240 $14,771 $90,469
2015 $18,386 $77,354 $12,309 $65,045
2014 $18,005 $77,354 $12,309 $65,045
2013 $17,159 $77,354 $12,309 $65,045
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11319025

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-21-418-007-0000