785 Locust, Winnetka IL 60093
Property Description
Estate-Owned Property in coveted Winnetka Location. Exceptional opportunity on a 9,000 sq ft lot (60 x 150) in one of Winnetka's most desirable neighborhoods. This home offers incredible potential. Renovate. Expand. Build new....up to approx. 3,600 sq ft (per current Village guidelines, to be confirmed by buyer). Ideal for downsizing or growing family...bring your ideas and plans and lets go! Make no mistake....this home needs it all, but the end result could be an enchanting bigger-than-it-looks cottage ready for another hundred years. Estate sale - property conveyed strictly as-is. Outstanding location: Close to Metra, downtown Winnetka, Lake Michigan, parks, trails, and shopping. Top-rated schools. This is a rare chance to build or reimagine in a premier North Shore setting! These sort of opportunities grow more and more rare by the day. *Current survey and required BMO rider are in additional info.*
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $879,000
- Property Taxes $14,793
- Square Feet 1224
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $718.14
- Year Built 1911
- Parking Type Garage
- Status Contingent
Rooms
- Total Rooms 9
- Basement F
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath N
- Room Size 15X12
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 16X12
- Floor Level 2nd Level
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 9X10
- Floor Level 2nd Level
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Living Room
- Room Size 21X20
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Family Room
- Room Size 12X11
- Floor Level Main Level
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Dining Room
- Room Size 15X14
- Floor Level Main Level
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Kitchen
- Room Size 10X14
- Floor Level Main Level
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Basement
- Basement Description Unfinished
- Bathroom(s) in Basement N
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 1
- Additional Room 1 Name Office
- Additional Room Size 12X9
- Additional Room Level 2nd Level
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Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Name Bonus
- Additional Room Size 14X7
- Additional Room Level 2nd Level
Interior Features
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Oil
- Air Conditioning Window Unit(s)
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 100+ Years
- Exterior Construction Frame
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 1
Location
- County Cook
- Township New Trier
- Corporate Limits Winnetka
- Directions to Property Green Bay Rd To To Westmoor Rd West To Locust North
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Schools
- Elementary School District 36
- Junior High District 36
- High School District: 203
- School Name New Trier Twp H.S. Northf
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Property Taxes
- Tax 14793
- Tax Year 2023
- Tax Exemptions None
- Parcel Identification Number 05173110040000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 60 x 150
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by: @properties Christie's International Real Estate | Phone: 630.230.0500
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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