NOT LISTED FOR SALE

770 Prospect Ave Winnetka, IL 60093

Estimated Value: $1,863,893

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,381 Sq Ft
$425/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 21, 2025

Last sale price $1,725,000 $394 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,517 / mo

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Driveway
  • Spa
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Greeley Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Exceptional opportunity on one of the most coveted locations in prime East Winnetka! Solidly-built and sunny 5+ bed , 4.1 bath home with unique floor plan and tons of charm - walk to beach, town, train and more. Beautiful boxwood garden with bluestone pathway and front patio welcome you home! The fresh kitchen with breakfast area features new quartz countertops, and has potential to be opened to the adjacent family room and dining room with large windows opening to the private back yard. A private first floor office or playroom space is possible in the alternate first floor bedroom. A fantastic expansive great room with vaulted ceilings, gorgeous stone wood-burning fireplace with massive windows features lofted sitting area/office is up a few steps. On the second floor you'll find 4 generous bedrooms, full hall bath, conveniently located laundry room, and large communal homework room or lounge with built-in cabinets and desks. Retreat to the tree top primary suite with a large sitting room/walk-in-closet and beautifully updated carrara marble primary bath. A great finished basement includes a large recreation room with wet bar and fireplace, exercise room, huge workroom / storage area, a full bath, plus a separate outdoor entrance to the basement. The easy indoor / outdoor living and entertaining encourages fun and play of all sorts year-round! With access to the beautiful bluestone patio, in-ground hot tub, gas firepit, and outdoor kitchen area with grill within the fully-fenced backyard just off of the main living area. Enjoy the heated brick paver driveway and attached heated 2-car garage with EV charger in the cold winter months. Don't miss this fabulous lifestyle home with potential to make your own updates in walk-to-all location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paige Dooley

Compass License #475131775 Listed on: 05/02/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathryn Moor

Compass License #475185418

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,622

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 49 x 143 x 50 x 143
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Quad-Level Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 4,381 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Workshop
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Attic

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Air Purifier

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Power Generator
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,622

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Levels: Quad-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Hot Tub, Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Beamed Ceilings
  • LivingArea: 4381
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Sprinkler-Lawn, Air Purifier, Generator
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Office, Loft, Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Recreation Room, Workshop, Foyer
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4965
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 4965
  • Attic: Finished
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Hot Tub, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Lighting
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Heated Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Upper Level
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 49 X 143 X 50 X 143
  • 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: 31622
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
Jul 21, 2025
Sold by
Russell Hyde
Bought by
Okeefe Connor and Okeefe Stephanie
Seller's Agent
Paige Dooley
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kathryn Moor
Compass
Sold Price
$1,725,000
Views
31
Current Estimated Value
$1,863,893

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$138,893
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.30%
Original Mortgage
$1,293,750
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2013
Closed on
Oct 22, 2013
Sold by
Frey Mary J and Frey Richard K
Bought by
Russell Hyde
Seller's Agent
Carrie Healy
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Paige Dooley
Compass
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-8.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.78%
Original Mortgage
$183,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Okeefe Connor $1,725,000 Chicago Title
Russell Hyde $800,000 Fidelity
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Okeefe Connor $1,293,750
Previous Owner Russell Hyde $183,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Sold $1,725,000 +115.6% $394 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2013 11/08/13 Sold $800,000 -8.6% $209 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/06/2013 10/06/13 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2013 09/23/13 For Sale $875,000 -- $228 / 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 $31,622 $197,000 $20,250 $176,750
2024 $31,622 $121,509 $24,750 $96,759
2023 $34,611 $139,715 $24,750 $114,965
2022 $34,611 $162,000 $24,750 $137,250
2021 $25,319 $100,890 $16,875 $84,015
2020 $24,974 $100,890 $16,875 $84,015
2019 $24,773 $109,663 $16,875 $92,788
2018 $25,668 $110,448 $14,625 $95,823
2017 $28,177 $124,592 $14,625 $109,967
2016 $17,159 $80,000 $14,625 $65,375
2015 $19,037 $80,000 $12,187 $67,813
2014 $19,260 $80,000 $12,187 $67,813
2013 $23,627 $107,398 $12,187 $95,211
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12406715

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-17-415-008-0000

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