770 Prospect Ave

4,381 Sq. Ft.
$394 / Sq. Ft.
4,381
Sq. Ft.
$394
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Exceptional opportunity on one of the most coveted locations in prime East Winnetka! Solidly-built and sunny 5+ bed , 4.1 bath home with unique floor plan and tons of charm - walk to beach, town, train and more. Beautiful boxwood garden with bluestone pathway and front patio welcome you home! The fresh kitchen with breakfast area features new quartz countertops, and has potential to be opened to the adjacent family room and dining room with large windows opening to the private back yard. A private...Exceptional opportunity on one of the most coveted locations in prime East Winnetka! Solidly-built and sunny 5+ bed , 4.1 bath home with unique floor plan and tons of charm - walk to beach, town, train and more. Beautiful boxwood garden with bluestone pathway and front patio welcome you home! The fresh kitchen with breakfast area features new quartz countertops, and has potential to be opened to the adjacent family room and dining room with large windows opening to the private back yard. A private first floor office or playroom space is possible in the alternate first floor bedroom. A fantastic expansive great room with vaulted ceilings, gorgeous stone wood-burning fireplace with massive windows features lofted sitting area/office is up a few steps. On the second floor you'll find 4 generous bedrooms, full hall bath, conveniently located laundry room, and large communal homework room or lounge with built-in cabinets and desks. Retreat to the tree top primary suite with a large sitting room/walk-in-closet and beautifully updated carrara marble primary bath. A great finished basement includes a large recreation room with wet bar and fireplace, exercise room, huge workroom / storage area, a full bath, plus a separate outdoor entrance to the basement. The easy indoor / outdoor living and entertaining encourages fun and play of all sorts year-round! With access to the beautiful bluestone patio, in-ground hot tub, gas firepit, and outdoor kitchen area with grill within the fully-fenced backyard just off of the main living area. Enjoy the heated brick paver driveway and attached heated 2-car garage with EV charger in the cold winter months. Don't miss this fabulous lifestyle home with potential to make your own updates in walk-to-all location!

Listing Agent

  1. Paige Dooley

    Paige Dooley

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    paige.dooley@compass.com

    P: (847)-609-0963

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Property Details for 770 Prospect Avenue

Area
Winnetka
Township
New Trier
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Zoned
Num of Interior Fireplaces
4
LISTING UPDATED: 07/22/2025 12:53 PM

Property Details for 770 Prospect Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12406715
Days on Market60
Taxes$31,622 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1966
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 770 Prospect Avenue

Stories-Year Built1966Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

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Property Information for 770 Prospect Avenue

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
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 36
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Heated Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Hot Tub, Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Beamed Ceilings
  • Num Of Rooms: 17
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Finished
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Masonry
  • Basement Type: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1233
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Office, Loft, Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Recreation Room, Workshop, Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 4.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Levels: Quad-Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Storm Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Compactor-Trash, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Sprinkler-Lawn, Air Purifier, Generator
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Hot Tub, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Lighting
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 3732
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 4965
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 4965
  • Lower Sq Ft: 1233
  • Main Sq Ft: 1283
  • Upper Sq Ft: 1216
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 49 X 143 X 50 X 143
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick, Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1233.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 3746
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 50
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Double Sink
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 17X17
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 20X10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 17X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X3
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 27X18
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 15X12
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 28X17
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 17X15
Loft Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Dimensions: 18X9
Work Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Work Room
  • Dimensions: 26X17
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Dimensions: 12X7
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 11X9
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Dimensions: 17X10

Property History for 770 Prospect Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 21, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1912705677

$1,725,000

+6.8% / yr

Jul 21, 2025

Sold

MRED #12406715

$1,725,000
Jun 13, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12349760

$1,499,000
May 10, 2025

Pending

MRED #12349760

May 10, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12349760

May 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12349760

$1,499,000
Nov 8, 2013

Sold

MRED #08451125

$800,000
Oct 22, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #382756166

$800,000
Oct 6, 2013

Pending

MRED #08451125

Sep 23, 2013

Cancelled

MRED #08394920

$875,000
Sep 23, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08451125

$875,000
Jul 15, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08394920

$875,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/21/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1912705677

$1,725,000

+6.8% / yr

07/21/2025

Sold

MRED #12406715

$1,725,000
06/13/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12349760

$1,499,000
05/10/2025

Pending

MRED #12349760

05/10/2025

Contingent

MRED #12349760

05/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12349760

$1,499,000
11/08/2013

Sold

MRED #08451125

$800,000
10/22/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #382756166

$800,000
10/06/2013

Pending

MRED #08451125

09/23/2013

Cancelled

MRED #08394920

$875,000
09/23/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08451125

$875,000
07/15/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08394920

$875,000

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

Public Records for 770 Prospect Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$24,750Additions$114,965Total$139,715
Tax Record2023$31,622 ($2,635 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,746 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,746 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967CountyCOOKAPN05-17-415-008Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 770 Prospect Avenue

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

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