Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds
579 Arbor Vitae Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.20 acresLot Size
1924Year Built
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Gracious New England Colonial situated on a quiet street in desirable East Winnetka. Exceptional recent renovation-warmth and charm abounds! Chef's kitchen and family room with great natural light overlooks new deck and a cascading private fully fenced yard. Beautiful deep moulding, high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Close to Lake, village, train, parks and schools.Gracious New England Colonial situated on a quiet street in desirable East Winnetka. Exceptional recent renovation-warmth and charm abounds! Chef's kitchen and family room with great natural light overlooks new deck and a cascading private fully fenced yard. Beautiful deep moulding, high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Close to Lake, village, train, parks and schools.

    Sold By The Hudson Company

    • Listed by: Mary Ellen 847.751.1478 mestalzer3@gmail.com • Coldwell Banker Residential
    Listing closed: 04/20/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 08728034

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 579 Arbor Vitae Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $20,097 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 3 Stories
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Winnetka
    • Township: NEW TRIER
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
    • Num Of Cars: 1.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Space Pac, Window/Wall Unit - 1
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Forced Air, Hot Water/Steam, Radiant
    • Architectural Style: Colonial
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1924
    • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,751 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 36
    • Elementary School: GREELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • Jr High Middle School: CARLETON W WASHBURNE SCHOOL
    • High School District: 203
    • High School: NEW TRIER TWP H.S. NORTHFIELD/WINNETKA
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 36
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors
    • Num Of Rooms: 10
    • Bedrooms Total: 5
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks
    • Attic: Finished
    • Bath Amenities: Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Space Pac, Window/Wall Unit - 1
    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Storage, Walk In Closet
    • Num of Baths: 3.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 3 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 81-90 Years
    • Type Detached: 3 Stories
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 50X175
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: None
    • North Coordinate: 16
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 4
    • Living Area Source: Not Reported
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 16
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Third
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 20X13
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 13X11
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X13
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 16X16
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X13
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 12X8
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 20X13
    Walk In Closet 1 Information
    • Room Level: Third
    • Room Type: Walk In Closet
    • Dimensions: 12X7
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Dimensions: 11X7
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 18X16
    Mud Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Mud Room
    • Dimensions: 8X6

    Property History for 579 Arbor Vitae Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Apr 20, 2015

    Sold

    MRED #08728034

    $1,025,000—
    Apr 14, 2015

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #524361312

    $1,025,000

    +0.6% / yr

    Mar 1, 2015

    Pending

    MRED #08728034

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    04/20/2015

    Sold

    MRED #08728034

    $1,025,000
    04/14/2015

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #524361312

    $1,025,000

    +0.6% / yr

    03/01/2015

    Pending

    MRED #08728034

    —

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 579 Arbor Vitae Road

    Taxable ValueLand$28,875Additions$70,300Total$99,175
    Tax Record2023$22,223 ($1,852 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,327 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,327 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyCOOKAPN05-21-101-006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 579 Arbor Vitae Road

    This home is within Winnetka School District 36.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 4
    Public - 5 to 6
    Public - 7 to 8
    Public - 9
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Greeley Elementary School
    PublicK to 4

    The Skokie School
    Public5 to 6

    Carleton W Washburne School
    Public7 to 8

    New Trier Township H S Northfield
    Public9

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    $1,025,000
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    8,751
    –
    4
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