$1,510,000
SOLD SEP 16, 2019

953 Spruce St Winnetka, IL 60093

5 Beds
6 Baths
5,048 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$299 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

107 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • The Skokie School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Nantucket style 14 room home located in the heart of Winnetka. Quality and style are evident inside & out. With gracious formal rooms and large casual areas there is something for everyone! The large Kitchen features separate eating area, butler's pantry, and abundant storage space with room to cook and entertain. Kit opens to FR with Fireplace flanked by built-ins. Second floor has master suite with private balcony, walk in closet and luxurious bath. The three additional bdrms on 2nd level have their own bath and large closet. Wonderful tree top office or play room found on 3rd level. Lower level features a fabulous recreation room with stone fireplace and nicely outfitted kitchen/bar. There is an amazing media room, fitness studio, full bath and 5th bedroom. Plenty of storage throughout home. Stunning Red Spade landscaping with patio,firepit, abundant perrenials and fenced in yard to enjoy the garden. 2 car garage, close to town, train, parks and schools. This home is a winner!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christina Fawcett

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475124223 Listed on: 04/15/2019

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Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Dwyer

Compass License #475148556

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,267

Year Built

  • 2009

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Side Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Shake Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Landscaped Professionally

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,267

Year Built

2009

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Age: 6-10 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 5.1
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2009
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2009

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 13
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 12X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 7X8, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X22, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Island
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, 5th Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X19, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 10X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 8X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Office, Dimensions: 9X30, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 17X22, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 12X17, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 6 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 5048
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18X23, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Shakes, Stone
  • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.2146

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt, Side Drive
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 203
  • Elementary School: Crow Island Elementary School
  • Middle School: Carleton W Washburne School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Junior High Dist: 36

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 187
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 05202000230000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 28678.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2025
Closed on
Jun 20, 2025
Sold by
Holland John A and Holland Lauren
Bought by
Guerin Kevin and Guerin Justiana
Seller's Agent
Bonnie Tripton
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kathryn Moor
Compass
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$2,630,000
Premium/Discount to List
$335,000
14.6%
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.04%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2019
Closed on
Sep 6, 2019
Sold by
Rose Robert D and Rose Elizabeth K
Bought by
Holland John A and Holland Lauren
Seller's Agent
Christina Fawcett
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Dwyer
Compass
List Price
$1,645,000
Sold Price
$1,510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$135,000
-8.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.99%
Original Mortgage
$1,208,000
Interest Rate
2.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2009
Sold by
Orchard Glen Homes Llc & 953 Spruce
Bought by
Rose Robert D and Rose Elizabeth K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,020,000
Interest Rate
4.94%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2008
Sold by
Reeves Robert A
Bought by
Orchard Glen Homes Llc & 953 Spruce

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$495,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,630,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,510,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $1,700,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $725,000 Centennial Title Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,208,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,020,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $495,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $2,630,000 +14.6% $523 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $2,295,000 +52.0% $457 / Sq Ft
09/16/2019 09/16/19 Sold $1,510,000 -8.2% $299 / Sq Ft
07/31/2019 07/31/19 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2019 04/15/19 For Sale $1,645,000 -- $326 / 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 $32,267 $137,549 $25,713 $111,836
2023 $33,363 $156,287 $25,713 $130,574
2022 $33,363 $156,287 $25,713 $130,574
2021 $27,062 $107,607 $16,830 $90,777
2020 $26,689 $107,607 $16,830 $90,777
2019 $31,229 $133,921 $16,830 $117,091
2018 $26,875 $112,044 $14,960 $97,084
2017 $28,678 $123,370 $14,960 $108,410
2016 $34,981 $158,003 $14,960 $143,043
2015 $25,366 $103,097 $12,388 $90,709
2014 $29,860 $124,026 $12,388 $111,638
2013 $28,480 $124,026 $12,388 $111,638
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10344896

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-20-200-023-0000