655 Elm St

Winnetka, IL 60093

$1,900,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
5,306 Sq. Ft.
$358 / Sq. Ft.
5,306
Sq. Ft.
$358
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/13/21
Closed 8/13/21

Description

Superb renovation of the quintessential Winnetka home, combining classic details and modern amenities in a most desirable location. Nestled in a private, park-like setting across from the Village Green yet minutes from downtown Winnetka, this architectural gem is beautifully restored. Wide hallways, sweeping staircases, & spacious rooms are the hallmarks of this elegant home. First floor features elegant entry, oversized living and dining room with fireplace and expansive views of the Village Green,...Superb renovation of the quintessential Winnetka home, combining classic details and modern amenities in a most desirable location. Nestled in a private, park-like setting across from the Village Green yet minutes from downtown Winnetka, this architectural gem is beautifully restored. Wide hallways, sweeping staircases, & spacious rooms are the hallmarks of this elegant home. First floor features elegant entry, oversized living and dining room with fireplace and expansive views of the Village Green, family room adjoins new chefs kitchen with walk-in pantry and desk area, top appliances, oversized island and breakfast room. Beautiful private office has custom cabinetry and wbfp, fabulous mudroom and the best screened porch in Winnetka. Second floor includes primary suite with new spa bath including soaking tub, steam shower, heated floors and two closets Bedrooms 2 and 3 share new custom bath, 4th br with new ensuite bath, and desirable second floor laundry. Third floor includes large playroom, bedroom, full bath and storage. Newly finished playroom in basement. All new bluestone patios, landscaping, raised beds, exterior lighting and sprinkler system. The renovations over the past two years have created an absolutely stunning home inside and out.

Listing Agents

  1. Howard Meyers

    Howard Meyers

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    howard.meyers@compass.com

    P: (847)-778-1394

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  2. Susan Meyers

    Susan Meyers

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    susan.meyers@compass.com

    P: (847)-778-1395

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Property Details for 655 Elm Street

Area
Winnetka
Township
New Trier
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Cars
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Space Pac
Num of Interior Fireplaces
3
LISTING UPDATED: 08/14/2021 02:06 PM

Property Details for 655 Elm Street

StatusClosed
MLS #11105764
Days on Market25
Taxes$28,324 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1913
Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,672 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 655 Elm Street

Stories-Year Built1913Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,672 SF

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Property Information for 655 Elm Street

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/Wi
  • 2nd Alternate Elementary School: The Skokie 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
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Num Of Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Full
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Partial, Walkout
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Space Pac
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Bathroom Rough-In
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1332
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
  • Room Type: Foyer, Bedroom 5, Enclosed Porch, Mud Room, Bonus Room, Gallery, Eating Area, Office, Recreation Room
  • Num of Baths: 4.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2020
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 4779
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 5306
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 6111
  • Main Sq Ft: 2325
  • Upper Sq Ft: 2454
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Park Adjacent, Wooded
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 62.8 X 100 X 57.9 X 93.3 X 94.7 X 219.3
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Circular,Side Drive
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 527.0
  • Living Area Source: Taped
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 805
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2021-05-27T14:09:36
  • Photos Count: 57
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 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Size: 18X13
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 2nd Bedroom Size: 14X13
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 3rd Bedroom Size: 14X12
  • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 4th Bedroom Size: 15X14
  • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Size: 14X12
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Size: 18X15
  • Family Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Walk-in
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Size: 15X15
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Other
  • Laundry Size: 7X4
  • Laundry Window Treatments: None
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Size: 22X14
  • Living Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 2 Size: 10X8
  • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 3 Size: 19X14
  • Addtl Room 3 Window Treatments: Blinds
Additional Room #4 Information
  • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 4 Size: 22X14
  • Addtl Room 4 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #5 Information
  • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 5 Size: 10X6
  • Addtl Room 5 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #6 Information
  • Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 6 Size: 19X16
  • Addtl Room 6 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #7 Information
  • Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 7 Size: 24X7
  • Addtl Room 7 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #8 Information
  • Addtl Room 8 Size: 17X10
Additional Room #9 Information
  • Addtl Room 9 Size: 14X14
Additional Room #10 Information
  • Addtl Room 10 Size: 18X15
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
Eating Area Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eating Area
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Gallery Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Gallery

Property History for 655 Elm Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 13, 2021

Sold

MRED #11105764

$1,900,000—
Aug 12, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471549133

$1,900,000

+5.2% / yr

Jun 24, 2021

Pending

MRED #11105764

—
May 31, 2021

Cancelled

MRED #11036822

$2,095,000—
May 31, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11105764

$2,095,000—
Apr 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11036822

$2,175,000—
Apr 3, 2018

Sold

MRED #09891385

$1,600,000—
Mar 21, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #622507505

$1,600,000—
Mar 21, 2018

Pending

MRED #09891385

—
Mar 20, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09891385

$1,650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2021

Sold

MRED #11105764

$1,900,000
08/12/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471549133

$1,900,000

+5.2% / yr

06/24/2021

Pending

MRED #11105764

—
05/31/2021

Cancelled

MRED #11036822

$2,095,000
05/31/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11105764

$2,095,000
04/01/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11036822

$2,175,000
04/03/2018

Sold

MRED #09891385

$1,600,000
03/21/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #622507505

$1,600,000
03/21/2018

Pending

MRED #09891385

—
03/20/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09891385

$1,650,000

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

Public Records for 655 Elm Street

Taxable ValueLand$51,727Additions$124,272Total$175,999
Tax Record2023$40,034 ($3,336 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,534 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,534 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,675 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1913CountyCOOKAPN05-21-105-020Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 655 Elm Street

This home is within Winnetka School District 36.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Greeley Elementary School
Public - K to 4
The Skokie School
Public - 5 to 6
Carleton W Washburne School
Public - 7 to 8
New Trier Township H S Northfield
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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