NOT LISTED FOR SALE

655 Elm St Winnetka, IL 60093

Estimated Value: $2,393,000 - $2,609,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,306 Sq Ft
$472/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 13, 2021

Last sale price $1,900,000 $358 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,036/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near park
  • Recreation Room
  • Greeley Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3-minute walk to Village Green Park

About This Home

As of August 2021

Superb renovation of the quintessential Winnetka home, combining classic details and modern amenities in a most desirable location. Nestled in a private, park-like setting across from the Village Green yet minutes from downtown Winnetka, this architectural gem is beautifully restored. Wide hallways, sweeping staircases, & spacious rooms are the hallmarks of this elegant home. First floor features elegant entry, oversized living and dining room with fireplace and expansive views of the Village Green, family room adjoins new chefs kitchen with walk-in pantry and desk area, top appliances, oversized island and breakfast room. Beautiful private office has custom cabinetry and wbfp, fabulous mudroom and the best screened porch in Winnetka. Second floor includes primary suite with new spa bath including soaking tub, steam shower, heated floors and two closets Bedrooms 2 and 3 share new custom bath, 4th br with new ensuite bath, and desirable second floor laundry. Third floor includes large playroom, bedroom, full bath and storage. Newly finished playroom in basement. All new bluestone patios, landscaping, raised beds, exterior lighting and sprinkler system. The renovations over the past two years have created an absolutely stunning home inside and out.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Howard Meyers

Compass License #471002138 Listed on: 05/31/2021

Compass

Co-Listed By

Susan Meyers

Compass License #475122193

Last Buyer's Agent

Maureen Mohling

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475077199

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,324

Year Built

  • Built in 1913 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 62.8 x 100 x 57.9 x 93.3 x 94.7 x 219.3
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,306 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Gallery
  • Wood Flooring
  • Full Attic
  • Storm Screens
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Rough-In Basement Bathroom

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,324

Year Built

Built in 1913 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2020
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2020

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Basement: Partial, Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 5306
  • Room Type: Foyer, Bedroom 5, Enclosed Porch, Mud Room, Bonus Room, Gallery, Eating Area, Office, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 5306
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished,Bathroom Rough-In
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 6111
  • Attic: Full

Exterior Features

  • DirectionFaces: South
  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Park Adjacent, Wooded
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Circular,Side Drive
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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
  • Elementary School #2: The Skokie School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3598
  • Lot Dimensions: 62.8 X 100 X 57.9 X 93.3 X 94.7 X 219.3
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 28324.01
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2021
Closed on
Aug 12, 2021
Sold by
Simmers Jason and Simmers Allison Kelly
Bought by
Davis Kevin G and Davis Mirelle J
Seller's Agent
Howard Meyers
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Maureen Mohling
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$2,095,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-9.31%
Current Estimated Value
$2,619,981

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$719,981
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.47%
Original Mortgage
$925,000
Outstanding Balance
$824,848
Interest Rate
2.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,681,755

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2018
Closed on
Mar 21, 2018
Sold by
Gould Roger
Bought by
Simmers Jason and Simmers Allison Kelly
Seller's Agent
Mary Burke
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Howard Meyers
Compass
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-3.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.25%
Original Mortgage
$1,360,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2012
Sold by
Ellwood John H
Bought by
Ellwood John H and John H Ellwood Qualified Personal Reside

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2012
Sold by
Ellwood Barbara K
Bought by
Ellwood John H and John H Ellwood Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2011
Sold by
Ellwood Barbara K
Bought by
Ellwood Barbara K and Barbara K Ellwood Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2005
Sold by
Ellwood John H and Ellwood Barbara K
Bought by
Ellwood Barbara K
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
Davis Kevin G $1,900,000 First American Title
Simmers Jason $1,600,000 Chicago Title
Ellwood John H -- None Available
Ellwood John H -- None Available
Ellwood Barbara K -- None Available
Ellwood Barbara K -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Davis Kevin G $925,000
Previous Owner Simmers Jason $1,360,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/13/2021 08/13/21 Sold $1,900,000 -9.3% $358 / Sq Ft
06/24/2021 06/24/21 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2021 05/31/21 For Sale $2,095,000 +30.9% $395 / Sq Ft
04/03/2018 04/03/18 Sold $1,600,000 -3.0% $453 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/21/2018 03/21/18 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2018 03/20/18 For Sale $1,650,000 -- $467 / 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
2025 $40,034 $200,865 $42,323 $158,542
2024 $40,034 $149,338 $51,728 $97,610
2023 $37,666 $176,001 $51,728 $124,273
2022 $37,666 $176,001 $51,728 $124,273
2021 $26,558 $105,665 $35,268 $70,397
2020 $27,746 $111,745 $35,268 $76,477
2019 $28,324 $121,462 $35,268 $86,194
2018 $26,224 $112,767 $30,566 $82,201
2017 $25,428 $112,767 $30,566 $82,201
2016 $25,462 $117,502 $30,566 $86,936
2015 $21,837 $91,380 $25,471 $65,909
2014 $23,199 $98,928 $25,471 $73,457
2013 $23,845 $106,470 $25,471 $80,999
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11105764

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-21-105-020-0000