NOT LISTED FOR SALE

946 Pine Tree Ln Winnetka, IL 60093

Estimated Value: $3,110,000 - $3,980,000

6 Beds
6.5 Baths
6,314 Sq Ft
$579/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 01, 2021

Last sale price $2,750,000 $436 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,599/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Hubbard Woods Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2021

Extraordinary custom built Craftsman style home lovingly designed and constructed with only the finest materials, meticulously maintained & improved by original owners and CBI Builders. A+ Curb Appeal and exceptional details including richly detailed millwork, custom cabinetry, Hurd windows and gorgeous hand -crafted quarter sewn Oak Floors. Peaceful & private .59 acre setting overlooking the natural beauty forest preserve. This home offers so much more than builder spec homes bring to the table - this is the ultimate family fun home with all the wish list amenities plus so much more. Make family living easy and full of good times with a backyard paradise: Large, lovely Platinum Pool with 1 meter diving board and safety cover, Bullfrog hot tub 2020, TWO back yard fireplaces (one gas logs, one wood burning), a grassy area big enough for a hockey rink (flood lights are already there),and an expansive stained concrete patio with Great Escape pergola 2020. Come on into the house through the well- designed Pool Room with full bath, changing area, frig, ice maker, farm sink, microwave & storage. The entire home features generous room sizes, a fab cook's Kitchen with Viking, Subzero, 2 Bosch dishwashers, 2 add 'l frig drawers, warming drawer, an oversized island, generous eat in table space, planning station, and Butler's Pantry. All of this opens to the sunny Family Room with vaulted ceiling, Chicago Brick fireplace, with French doors and windows on three sides. Comfortable Living Room with fireplace (there are six here at the house) leads to private Office retreat with expansive built ins and bookshelves. The entertainment sized Dining Room has a stunning Lannon stone fireplace featuring a hand hammered copper hood. A massive mud room with cubbies leads to the attached 2 car garage (there is also a detached 1 car garage) plus circular driveway for parking. Zip up the back 2nd staircase to the second level to 4 bedrooms featuring a primary suite with balcony overlooking the forest preserve treetops and lagoon, two walk -in closets and spa bath, laundry room, an en-suite bedroom, and two additional generous bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bath. The exceptional 3rd floor has two enormous bedroom spaces, a full bath, sitting/homework room and storage room. Head back down to the expansive full basement featuring a spacious and open rec room with fireplace and bar area with kitchenette. 7th bedroom/office, full bath, large sports equipment locker room, enormous double spacious home gyms- one huge cardio room & one weight room (smaller one sound proofed for music), and a Bonus Room under the garage with sound insulation & epoxy floors perfect for roller blading, drum practice or storage. The whole house has double insulation in walls and floors so noisy activities & quiet privacy can co-exist peacefully. The quality here is outstanding - a rare home of true substance, rich details, designed and engineered as the ultimate family fun home. An incredibly special opportunity rarely found! All new mechanicals 2019-2021.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Veech

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475144331 Listed on: 04/07/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Lyn Flannery

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475109116

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $48,130

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 0.59 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 92 x 275

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Potential Bedrooms

Finished Basement

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

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 400 Amp
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$48,130

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

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: 2004
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Study, Storage, Other Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 6314
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Basement,Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Patio, Porch, Hot Tub, Roof Deck, Pool In-Ground, Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 2799000
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Brick,Circular
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached,Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 400 Amp Service or Greater
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Multiple Locations
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 36

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.593
  • Lot Dimensions: 92 X 275
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 48130.42
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2023
Sold by
Richard W Smirl W and Richard Holly K
Bought by
Smirl Richard W and Halsted-Smirl Holly K
Current Estimated Value
$3,653,811

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2021
Closed on
May 18, 2021
Sold by
Lauer Wendi R and The Wender R Lauer Trust
Bought by
Smirl Richard W and Smirl Holly
Seller's Agent
Chris Veech
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lyn Flannery
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$2,799,000
Sold Price
$2,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-1.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2017
Sold by
Lauer Randall S and Lauer Wendi R
Bought by
Lauer Wendi R and The Wendi R Lauer Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2012
Sold by
Lauer Wendi R
Bought by
Lauer Randall S and Lauer Wendi R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2012
Sold by
Lauer Randall S and Lauer Wendi R
Bought by
Lauer Wendi R and The Wendi R Lauer Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2009
Sold by
Lauer Wendi R
Bought by
Lauer Randall S and Lauer Wendi R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,398,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2006
Sold by
Lauer Randall S and Lauer Wendi
Bought by
Lauer Wendi R and Wendi R Lauer Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2003
Sold by
Appleby Investments Iv Inc
Bought by
Lauer Randall S and Lauer Wendi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$875,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Smirl Richard W -- None Listed On Document
Smirl Richard W -- None Listed On Document
Smirl Richard W $2,750,000 Proper Title
Lauer Wendi R -- Attorney
Lauer Randall S -- None Available
Lauer Wendi R -- None Available
Lauer Randall S -- Cti
Lauer Wendi R -- None Available
Lauer Randall S $875,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lauer Randall S $1,398,000
Previous Owner Lauer Randall S $875,000
Closed Lauer Randall S $1,650,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/01/2021 06/01/21 Sold $2,750,000 -1.8% $436 / Sq Ft
04/15/2021 04/15/21 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2021 04/07/21 For Sale $2,799,000 -- $443 / 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 $50,721 $222,096 $45,241 $176,855
2023 $48,473 $222,096 $45,241 $176,855
2022 $48,473 $222,096 $45,241 $176,855
2021 $42,839 $168,397 $36,192 $132,205
2020 $42,215 $168,397 $36,192 $132,205
2019 $48,130 $209,827 $36,192 $173,635
2018 $50,158 $212,550 $31,022 $181,528
2017 $48,623 $212,550 $31,022 $181,528
2016 $46,505 $212,550 $31,022 $181,528
2015 $50,374 $207,364 $25,205 $182,159
2014 $49,305 $207,364 $25,205 $182,159
2013 $47,014 $207,364 $25,205 $182,159
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD11045147

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-18-107-036-0000