NOT LISTED FOR SALE

956 Vernon Ave Winnetka, IL 60093

Estimated Value: $945,000 - $1,259,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,970 Sq Ft
$570/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 23, 2020

Last sale price $725,000 $368 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,299/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Hubbard Woods Elementary School Rated A
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 3-minute walk to Bell Woods

About This Home

As of October 2020

Home sweet home! This wonderful brick home, located in the heart of Hubbard Woods, has been renovated and is turn-key ready! Charming first floor features bright kitchen with breakfast bar open to sunny dining room, large living room with fireplace and adjacent office/sunroom. Second floor features three bedrooms including spacious primary suite with custom built-ins and renovated en suite bath, two more bedrooms and renovated hall bath plus hall storage closet and access to attic. Absolutely fabulous lower level has been renovated (2020) with a perfectionist's design and finishes - bright new rec room with handsome entertaining bar, fresh and delightful laundry room plus gorgeous 3rd full bath. Storage in lower level and in attic. Sunny southern yard in lush setting is fully fenced. Two car garage. Lovely walk-to location near town, train and schools. Enjoy the rest of summer, fall and beyond in this picture-perfect home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joanne Hudson

Compass License #475096932 Listed on: 08/07/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Hartvigsen

Compass License #475159701

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,117

Year Built

  • 1925

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,117

Year Built

1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1925
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 23X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Sun/Florida Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 9X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Sunroom, Dimensions: 11X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storms/Screens

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Space Pac
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam

Schools

  • School District: 203
  • Elementary School: Hubbard Woods 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: 50X158
  • Lot Description: Corner, Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 05182210120000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12889.64

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2020
Closed on
Oct 19, 2020
Sold by
Thomas Ryan M and Thomas Wendy K
Bought by
Burden Ashley J and Wood Lisa
Seller's Agent
Joanne Hudson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Julie Hartvigsen
Compass
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-3.2%
Current Estimated Value
$1,123,407

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$398,407
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.79%
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Outstanding Balance
$427,966
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$671,083

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2014
Sold by
Buchanan Garland M and Buchanan Flannery S
Bought by
Thomas Ryan H and Thomas Wendy K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$67,500
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2012
Closed on
Aug 17, 2012
Sold by
Brower Jane M
Bought by
Buchanan Garland M and Buchanan Flannery S
Seller's Agent
Nancy Savard
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jane Bentham
Baird & Warner
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$551,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.40%
Original Mortgage
$495,900
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2007
Sold by
Brower Hugh K
Bought by
Brower Jane M and Jane M Brower Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 1994
Sold by
Brower Hugh K and Brower Jane M
Bought by
Brower Hugh K and Hugh K Brower Trust
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
Burden Ashley J $725,000 Chicago Title
Thomas Ryan H $675,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Buchanan Garland M $275,500 None Available
Brower Jane M -- None Available
Brower Hugh K -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Burden Ashley J $475,000
Previous Owner Thomas Ryan H $540,000
Previous Owner Buchanan Garland M $495,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Sold $725,000 -3.2% $368 / Sq Ft
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2020 08/07/20 For Sale $749,000 +35.9% $380 / Sq Ft
08/20/2012 08/20/12 Sold $551,000 +0.4% $280 / Sq Ft
07/09/2012 07/09/12 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2012 07/09/12 For Sale $549,000 -- $279 / 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 $16,117 $69,519 $19,875 $49,644
2023 $15,173 $69,519 $19,875 $49,644
2022 $15,173 $69,519 $19,875 $49,644
2021 $14,016 $54,007 $14,310 $39,697
2020 $13,001 $54,007 $14,310 $39,697
2019 $12,890 $58,704 $14,310 $44,394
2018 $14,009 $61,840 $12,720 $49,120
2017 $13,590 $61,840 $12,720 $49,120
2016 $13,691 $61,840 $12,720 $49,120
2015 $13,168 $53,520 $10,533 $42,987
2014 $12,267 $53,520 $10,533 $42,987
2013 $11,686 $53,520 $10,533 $42,987
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10809693

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-18-221-012-0000