NOT LISTED FOR SALE

905 Sunset Rd Winnetka, IL 60093

Estimated Value: $4,310,842 - $5,848,000

5 Beds
7 Baths
8,900 Sq Ft
$576/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 26, 2019

Last sale price $4,100,000 $461 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $33,615/month

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Indoor Pool
  • Mature Trees
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Crow Island Elementary School Rated A
  • Atrium Room
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of August 2019

One of a kind... like a piece of art... this exclusive transitional masterpiece by Marvin Herman is one that is completely unexpected on award winning grounds by renowned Spanish exterior landscape architect Xavier Vendrall. Once you step inside, you completely arrive at this private retreat built for vacationing, just missing the vineyards.Unexpected reveals w/matching exterior spaces, incredible natural light beaming in all rooms & the best outdoor space in the North Shore w/ the ultimate luxury level indoor pool. A sensational open "kitchen-breakfast-family" space that seamlessly blends through the 4 sets of sliding doors to an enchanting outdoor 3 tiered terrace w/purposes for each: sunbathing, conversation & dining. Atrium open staircase leads to 2nd flr w/4 beds & 2nd family rm. Master suite is pure heaven as the outside pours in w/over-sized glass windows. Just too much to say as this house needs to be experienced to be understood. Set on a special Sunset block, purely magical.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jena Radnay

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475141392 Listed on: 05/16/2019

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexander Amboian

Kale Realty License #475181228

Kale Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1992 | 2009

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Atrium Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Bar Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Pool

  • Indoor Pool
  • In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Stamped Concrete Patio
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

1992 | 2009

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2009
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.3
  • Style Of House: Contemporary
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1992
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Year Renovated: 2009

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, 1st Floor Bedroom, 2nd Floor Laundry, Pool Indoors
  • Number Of Rooms: 14
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 31X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Steam Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Other, Windows: Blinds
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 23X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 19X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Den, Office, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Study, Mud Room, Walk In Closet, Atrium
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 23X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Den, Dimensions: 27X20, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Office, Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 43X18, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 24X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 21X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Study, Dimensions: 12X7, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 14X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 10 Name: Atrium, Dimensions: 20X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 8900
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 19X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco, Stone
  • Roof Type: Metal
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Stamped Concrete Patio, Pool In-Ground, Fire Pit
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South), E (East), W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.93

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: 400 Amp Service or Greater
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 36
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Carleton W Washburne School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 131X308
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Wooded, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 05204000540000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 88262

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2019
Closed on
Aug 26, 2019
Sold by
Bluhm Meredith A
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company and Trust Number 8002381265
Seller's Agent
Jena Radnay
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Alexander Amboian
Kale Realty
List Price
$4,650,000
Sold Price
$4,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$550,000
-11.83%
Current Estimated Value
$5,125,947

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,025,947
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2013
Sold by
Bluhm Wolf William and Bluhm Wolf Meredith
Bought by
Bluhm Meredith A and Meredith A Bluhm 1996 Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,762,500
Interest Rate
4.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2004
Sold by
Brittingham James L
Bought by
Bluhm Wolf William and Bluhm Wolf Meredith

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2003
Sold by
Mendes Steven B and Mendes Dena
Bought by
Brittingham James L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2002
Sold by
Manilow Barbara G
Bought by
Mendes Steven B and Mendes Dena

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,119,945
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 1996
Sold by
Manilow Barbara G
Bought by
Manilow Barbara G and Barbara G Manilow Residential Trust
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
Chicago Title Land Trust Company $3,875,000 Chicago Title
Bluhm Meredith A -- Cti
Bluhm Wolf William $3,085,000 Multiple
Brittingham James L $3,390,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Mendes Steven B $2,528,000 --
Manilow Barbara G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bluhm Meredith A $2,762,500
Previous Owner Mendes Steven B $2,119,945
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/26/2019 08/26/19 Sold $4,100,000 -11.8% $461 / Sq Ft
07/01/2019 07/01/19 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2019 05/16/19 For Sale $4,650,000 -- $522 / 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 $83,655 $460,000 $76,747 $383,253
2024 $83,655 $360,843 $56,550 $304,293
2023 $78,755 $360,843 $56,550 $304,293
2022 $78,755 $360,843 $56,550 $304,293
2021 $55,161 $212,547 $68,668 $143,879
2020 $54,282 $212,547 $68,668 $143,879
2019 $54,467 $233,569 $68,668 $164,901
2018 $91,074 $379,699 $56,550 $323,149
2017 $88,262 $379,699 $56,550 $323,149
2016 $84,064 $379,699 $56,550 $323,149
2015 $93,386 $379,562 $46,451 $333,111
2014 $91,381 $379,562 $46,451 $333,111
2013 $87,160 $379,562 $46,451 $333,111
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10381975

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-20-400-054-0000