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Last Sold Price
6 beds4,000 sqft

640 Blackthorn Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.43 acresLot Size
1917Year Built
$398/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Quintessential American Colonial set on large lot - almost 1/2 acre - on private road in desirable in-town location. Details include high ceilings, hardwood floors, crown & picture molding, original doors & hardware, wonderful built ins. Fabulous frml LR & DR w/french doors to brick patio. Spacious eat-in kitch w/ office nook, large island w/seating, butler's station w/prep-sink. FR next to kitchen w/ gorgeous windows looking over rear yard. 2nd fl has 4BR's including updated master suite & paneled...Quintessential American Colonial set on large lot - almost 1/2 acre - on private road in desirable in-town location. Details include high ceilings, hardwood floors, crown & picture molding, original doors & hardware, wonderful built ins. Fabulous frml LR & DR w/french doors to brick patio. Spacious eat-in kitch w/ office nook, large island w/seating, butler's station w/prep-sink. FR next to kitchen w/ gorgeous windows looking over rear yard. 2nd fl has 4BR's including updated master suite & paneled office/study. 2 add'l BR's on third fl & unfinished attic space for storage or expansion opportunity. Newly finished basement includes rec room, laundry/mud room, exercise room, work room & walk-in storage closet. Original details have been maintained, loved & cared for. Too many recent improvements to mention here! 2+ car garage w/3rd bay for storage. Lushly landscaped yard & gardens. Note 2016 assessed value reduced to $167,773
Listing Agent
  1. Laura McCain

    Laura McCain

    Listing Agent

    The Hudson Company

Sold By Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing closed: 08/07/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09484089
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Property Information for 640 Blackthorn Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $48,912 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 3 Stories
  • County: Cook County
  • Area: Winnetka
  • Township: NEW TRIER
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air, Space Pac, Zoned
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Hot Water/Steam, Radiant, Zoned
  • Architectural Style: Colonial

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1917
  • Lot Size: 0.43 AC / 18,909 SF

General Information

School Information
  • Elementary School District: 36
  • Elementary School: HUBBARD WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Jr High Middle School: THE SKOKIE SCHOOL
  • High School District: 203
  • High School: NEW TRIER TWP H.S. NORTHFIELD/WINNETKA
  • 2nd Alternate Jr High Middle School: CARLETON W WASHBURNE SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 36
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No

Property Information

Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors
  • Num Of Rooms: 15
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Space Pac, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Office, Recreation Room, Storage, Workshop
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2007
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Dimensions to Center of Road, Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X200
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 16
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 5
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No

Room Information

Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 17X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 14X8
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 11X9
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X10
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: 17X17
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 24X11
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 27X17
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 17X7
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 20X15
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 11X10
Work Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Work Room
  • Dimensions: 17X15
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Dimensions: 17X16
Recreation Rm Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Rm
  • Dimensions: 31X17
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 9X7

Property History for 640 Blackthorn Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 7, 2017

Sold

MRED #09484089

$1,590,000—
Jun 16, 2017

Pending

MRED #09484089

—
Apr 5, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #603869106

$1,590,000

-0.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/07/2017

Sold

MRED #09484089

$1,590,000
06/16/2017

Pending

MRED #09484089

—
04/05/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #603869106

$1,590,000

-0.8% / yr

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

Public Records for 640 Blackthorn Road

Taxable Value

Land

$26,475

Additions

$173,525
Total$200,000

Tax Record

2023

$30,179 ($2,515 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

6

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

4,545 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,545 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

18,911 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1916

County

COOK

APN

05-17-410-019

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 640 Blackthorn 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
Hubbard Woods 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 640 Blackthorn Road, Winnetka, IL 60093
$1,590,000
6
4,000
18,909
$1,569,000
6
4,788
19,000
$5,000,000
7
5
6,203
58,580
$2,975,000
5
–
19,602
–
5
4,158
27,000
$1,207,685
4
–
11,761

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