NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Scott Ave Winnetka, IL 60093

Estimated Value: $921,000 - $1,403,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,426 Sq Ft
$502/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 17, 2023

Last sale price $950,000 $392 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,147/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • 3-minute walk to Hubbard Woods Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Hubbard Woods Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • 3-minute walk to Hubbard Woods Park

About This Home

As of April 2023

This Wonderful home is turn key and ready for your enjoyment. Clean, bright and spacious. Loads of updates throughout. Newer kitchen w white cabinets, granite counters,Wolf oven, LG Fridge and SS sink. ( fully gutted in 2013) 5 Bedroom, 3.1 baths. Office on main floor. Open Living room and family room combo. 4 bedrooms on the second level and 5th in the basement. The fifth bedroom is currently being used as a music room. Nice dry basement has a rec room area, laundry and full bath. Wonderful landscape with privacy trees. STEPS to Hubbard Woods! Walk to the train, shops & restaurants! Beautiful Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jody Dickstein

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475123608 Listed on: 03/03/2023

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Last Buyer's Agent

Missy Jerfita

Compass License #475126282

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,889

Year Built

  • Built in 1927 | Remodeled in 2013

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 99.39x183.47x161.63

Interior Spaces

  • 2,426 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,889

Year Built

Built in 1927 | Remodeled in 2013

Lot Details

8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2013
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2013

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 2426
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Foyer, Recreation Room, Office, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • ParkingTotal: 4
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: N/A

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hubbard Woods 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: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 99.39X183.47X161.63
  • 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: 18888.84
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

MLS Schools

  • Othr Public Sch: SKOKIE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2023
Closed on
Apr 17, 2023
Sold by
Seborowski Jesse R and Seborowski Morgan G
Bought by
Vandermause Brian J and Vandermause Courtney A
Seller's Agent
Jody Dickstein
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Missy Jerfita
Compass
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,000
11.9%
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
$1,218,787

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$268,787
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.91%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Outstanding Balance
$736,623
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$482,164

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2017
Sold by
Horstmann William and Horstmann Ashley S
Bought by
Mix Morgan G and Seborowski Jesse R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2013
Closed on
Jul 30, 2013
Sold by
Finney David L and Finney Kellie R
Bought by
Horstmann William and Horstmann Ashley S
Seller's Agent
Joanne Hudson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sheila Doyle
Baird & Warner
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$674,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.80%
Original Mortgage
$67,330
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2005
Sold by
Williamson Robert J and Williamson Joan
Bought by
Finney David L and Finney Kellie R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$463,200
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vandermause Brian J $950,000 Proper Title
Mix Morgan G -- Chicago Title
Horstmann William $674,000 None Available
Finney David L $579,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vandermause Brian J $760,000
Previous Owner Mix Morgan G $100,000
Previous Owner Horstmann William $67,330
Previous Owner Horstmann William $539,200
Previous Owner Finney David L $463,200
Closed Finney David L $86,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/17/2023 04/17/23 Sold $950,000 +11.9% $392 / Sq Ft
03/08/2023 03/08/23 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2023 03/03/23 For Sale $849,000 +26.0% $350 / Sq Ft
08/01/2013 08/01/13 Sold $674,000 -3.6% $278 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/01/2013 06/01/13 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2013 05/23/13 For Sale $699,000 -- $288 / 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 $21,657 $113,000 $16,550 $96,450
2024 $21,657 $92,000 $18,205 $73,795
2023 $20,260 $92,000 $18,205 $73,795
2022 $20,260 $92,000 $18,205 $73,795
2021 $18,889 $69,158 $17,377 $51,781
2020 $18,405 $69,158 $17,377 $51,781
2019 $18,046 $74,364 $17,377 $56,987
2018 $20,305 $81,681 $14,895 $66,786
2017 $18,898 $81,681 $14,895 $66,786
2016 $18,110 $81,681 $14,895 $66,786
2015 $15,320 $62,992 $12,619 $50,373
2014 $15,620 $62,992 $12,619 $50,373
2013 $14,232 $62,992 $12,619 $50,373
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11729657

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-17-102-016-0000

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