NOT LISTED FOR SALE

850 Bell Ln Winnetka, IL 60093

Estimated Value: $1,673,000 - $1,871,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,279 Sq Ft
$546/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 28, 2024

Last sale price $1,700,000 $518 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,868 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near forest
  • Hubbard Woods Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • 2-minute walk to Bell Woods

About This Home

As of October 2024

Gloriously set on a sensational half acre lot with the beautiful natural backdrop of Bell Woods & the Winnetka golf course in the distance, this private sanctuary is all about tranquil living. A custom home with a flexible floor plan lends to many options making this a unique opportunity as there is a huge office & full bath on main level that can easily be a first floor primary suite! Soaring ceilings & wide foyer entrance opens to a huge entertaining space combining the dining and great room. This sun drenched space leads to a fabulous 3 seasons room with panoramic views of organic grounds, vegetable garden and wildflowers. Expansive chef's kitchen is a second gathering space with ideal huge island with seating and separate area for breakfast table or sitting area option outfitted with cozy corner fireplace. With a wall of continuous windows and sliding doors to the outside, enjoying nature 365 days of the year is at your fingertips. All s/s appliances, 2 dishwashers and ample cabinetry elevate this space for any chef! Laundry off kitchen with mudroom leads to powder rm & attached 2 car garage. Wonderful office off foyer equipped for 2 people to work from with full bath off hallway. Second floor leads first to a huge family room with vaulted beamed ceilings & built ins. Wake up to enjoy the views of the prairie grounds from the primary suite balcony. Large crisp white tiled bath with separate shower and tub, dual vanities & walk in closets makes this space ideal. 2 more beds with sensational views with en-suite baths. One smaller 4th bed that could be an office as well. There is so much potential to customize this to a whole new level of luxury living as the space is amazing, perched high on a private corner lot and the grounds are organically magical. This special home shines with owner pride as it has been meticulously maintained and cared for....its time to elevate beauty to a new level as it's loaded with potential and is move in ready too!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jena Radnay

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475141392 Listed on: 08/03/2024

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Last Buyer's Agent

Jack Kruszewski

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475168423

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,063

Year Built

  • Built in 1976 | Remodeled in 1995

Lot Details

  • 21,867 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 158x159x112x171
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Backs to Trees or Woods

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,279 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Dormer Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near forest

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,063

Year Built

Built in 1976 | Remodeled in 1995

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

Parking

2

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: 1976
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 1995
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 1995

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 3279
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Electric
  • Room Type: Screened Porch, Office
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Kitchen
  • Square Footage Comments: FLOOR 1 = 1715 Sq.Feet FLOOR 2 = 1702 Sq.Feet GARAGE = 441 Sq.Feet PATIO = 258 Sq.Feet PORCH = 376 Sq.Feet BALCONY = 29 Sq.Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Dormer
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors,Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Window Features: Blinds,Screens
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone, Other
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 7

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 150 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Paved
  • 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: 0.502
  • Lot Dimensions: 158X159X112X171
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 27062.64
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2024
Closed on
Sep 24, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jena Radnay
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jack Kruszewski
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,599,900
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,100
6.26%
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
$1,790,086

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$90,086
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 1995
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,700,000 Proper Title
$735,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/28/2024 10/28/24 Sold $1,700,000 +6.3% $518 / Sq Ft
08/06/2024 08/06/24 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2024 08/03/24 For Sale $1,599,900 -- $488 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $27,063 $150,000 $39,361 $110,639
2024 $27,063 $122,701 $38,267 $84,434
2023 $26,811 $122,701 $38,267 $84,434
2022 $26,811 $129,000 $38,267 $90,733
2021 $23,102 $95,011 $30,613 $64,398
2020 $22,839 $95,011 $30,613 $64,398
2019 $23,775 $108,129 $30,613 $77,516
2018 $18,905 $85,000 $26,240 $58,760
2017 $18,346 $85,000 $26,240 $58,760
2016 $17,871 $85,000 $26,240 $58,760
2015 $18,524 $79,785 $21,320 $58,465
2014 $19,072 $83,621 $21,320 $62,301
2013 $20,173 $92,356 $21,320 $71,036
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12128384

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-18-402-082-0000

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