NOT LISTED FOR SALE

485 Willow Rd Winnetka, IL 60093

Estimated Value: $1,113,579 - $3,239,000

5 Beds
6 Baths
3,734 Sq Ft
$553/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 12, 2016

Last sale price $2,025,000 $542 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,893/month

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Heated Floors
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Greeley Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of December 2016

Pure Perfection! This exquisite, custom red brick center entrance colonial just blocks from the lake is the epitome of a timeless, classic beauty that is always in style. Thoughtfully designed and beautifully built, this stunning home delivers the highest caliber of design elements, elegant finishes, top drawer amenities and superb craftsmanship throughout its 3 levels of finished living space. Set on a lushly landscaped, oversized (65'x 186') setting in a coveted East Winnetka location, this home checks all the boxes. A perfect floor plan. Gorgeous dark hardwood floors, including all 2nd floor BR's. Exquisite millwork. Marvin windows. Loads of storage space. Energy efficient and green features. Tasteful decor. An absolutely spectacular backyard oasis, including lovely gardens, a pretty patio, a storage shed and a 3 car heated garage. THE BEST LOCATION! 3 blocks to the lake and Greeley. Walk to town, New Trier, the beach and the Metra. Absolutely impeccable inside and out.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Maguire

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475125271 Listed on: 07/11/2016

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Howard Meyers

Compass License #471002138

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,592

Year Built

  • 2005

Lot Details

  • 1,873

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Bar Fridge
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Theater
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Bar Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Landscaped Professionally

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,592

Year Built

2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.2
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2005
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2005

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 13
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Central Vacuum, TV-Cable, Security System, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Air Cleaner, Air Exchanger, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Steam Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X7, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 24X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Library, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Media Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Library, Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 21X19, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 18X9, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Media Rm, Dimensions: 23X15, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 29X5, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Marble
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 6X6, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 18X7, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 21X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 203
  • Elementary School: GREELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: CARLETON W WASHBURNE SCHOOL
  • High School: NEW TRIER TWP H.S. NORTHFIELD/WI
  • Junior High Dist: 36

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 65 X 186
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 05211320070000

Green Features

  • Green Features: Tankless hot water heater, Enhanced Air Filtration

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 37362.95

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2019
Sold by
Choi Justin C and Choi Karen
Bought by
Choi Karen J and The Karen J Choi Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,066,193

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2016
Closed on
Nov 15, 2016
Sold by
Hareza Dennis and Hareza Dorothy
Bought by
Choi Justin C and Choi Karen
Seller's Agent
Leslie Maguire
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Howard Meyers
Compass
List Price
$2,320,000
Sold Price
$2,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$295,000
-12.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.13%
Original Mortgage
$1,417,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,115,364
Interest Rate
2.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$887,962

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2005
Sold by
American Vernacular On Willow Llc
Bought by
Hareza Dennis F and Hareza Dorothy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Assumption
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
Choi Karen J -- Attorney
Choi Justin C $2,025,000 Chicago Title
Hareza Dennis F $2,635,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Choi Justin C $1,417,500
Previous Owner Hareza Dennis F $1,000,000
Previous Owner American Vernacular On Willow Llc $1,770,000
Previous Owner Lockwood John H $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/12/2016 12/12/16 Sold $2,025,000 -3.3% $542 / Sq Ft
10/14/2016 10/14/16 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2016 10/12/16 Price Changed $2,095,000 -4.6% $561 / Sq Ft
08/14/2016 08/14/16 Price Changed $2,195,000 -5.4% $588 / Sq Ft
07/11/2016 07/11/16 For Sale $2,320,000 -- $621 / 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 $4,592 $20,138 $6,138 $14,000
2023 $4,321 $20,138 $6,138 $14,000
2022 $4,321 $20,138 $6,138 $14,000
2021 $3,043 $12,057 $4,185 $7,872
2020 $3,000 $12,057 $4,185 $7,872
2019 $2,946 $12,978 $4,185 $8,793
2018 $3,689 $15,725 $3,627 $12,098
2017 $4,091 $17,599 $3,627 $13,972
2016 $3,841 $17,599 $3,627 $13,972
2015 $3,998 $16,510 $3,022 $13,488
2014 $3,913 $16,510 $3,022 $13,488
2013 $3,731 $16,510 $3,022 $13,488
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09283272

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-21-132-007-0000