$1,700,000

478 Sunset Rd Winnetka, IL 60093

Estimated payment $11,545/month

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,364 Sq Ft
$505 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Greeley Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room

About This Home

They don't build them like this anymore, but they should! This solidly built custom Hemphill home is ideally located in sought-after East Winnetka and offers timeless character, quality craftsmanship, and thoughtful updates. Built in 1936 with exceptional materials and lovingly maintained by only two owners, this home combines classic elegance with modern comfort. The spacious living room features decorative plaster crown molding, a gas-log fireplace, and built-in cabinetry, while the formal dining room showcases equally impressive molding and elegant wainscoting. The kitchen is appointed with high-end appliances, beautiful wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and an eating area. A welcoming family room overlooks the expansive fenced backyard and slate patio. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms each offer walk-in closets. The second level also includes an updated primary bath, a hall bath, and an en-suite bath, along with a large cedar closet and a deck overlooking the backyard. The basement offers exceptional additional space with four separate rooms: a recreation room with wood-burning fireplace, a work/hobby room, a "canning"/storage room, and a utility area with laundry. Direct access to the oversized attached two-car garage adds convenience. Set on a wide lot, 478 Sunset offers a wonderful floor plan just a few blocks from parks, schools, beaches, the train, and more.

Listing Agent

Cha McDaniel

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475124316 Listed on: 06/07/2026

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,470

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 11,761 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75.38x156.39

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Slate Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,364 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Workshop
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Greeley Elementary School
  • The Skokie Middle School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Water Softener

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,470

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HabitableResidenceYN: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Age: 81-90 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): No
  • Actual Status: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Water Softener
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 3364
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Recreation Room, Workshop, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3364
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Square Footage Comments: Approx. per floorplan: Basement: 735sq, 1st floor: 1235 sq', 2nd floor: 1394 sq'
  • Total Sq Ft: 3364
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • ExteriorFeatures: Roof Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Heated Garage, Garage, Yes, Attached
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • 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: The Skokie School
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Carleton W Washburne School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: 75.38x156.39
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 28469.99
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

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Tax History

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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 $27,364 $170,680 $31,590 $139,090
2024 $27,364 $124,000 $38,610 $85,390
2023 $25,720 $124,000 $38,610 $85,390
2022 $25,720 $124,000 $38,610 $85,390
2021 $23,791 $97,666 $26,325 $71,341
2020 $23,517 $97,666 $26,325 $71,341
2019 $23,316 $106,159 $26,325 $79,834
2018 $26,518 $116,742 $22,815 $93,927
2017 $25,725 $116,742 $22,815 $93,927
2016 $24,899 $116,742 $22,815 $93,927
2015 $26,354 $111,611 $19,012 $92,599
2014 $25,811 $111,611 $19,012 $92,599
2013 $24,594 $111,611 $19,012 $92,599
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/07/2026 06/07/26 For Sale $1,700,000 -- $505 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $173,000 No Value Available
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12629591

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-21-320-002-0000

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