785 Locust St

$985,000
Last Sold Price
1,224 Sq. Ft.
$805 / Sq. Ft.
1,224
Sq. Ft.
$805
per Sq. Ft.

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...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.*
  1. Listed by Christopher Crawford • @properties Christie's International Real Estate
    P: (630)-606-5141 C: (630)-606-5141 crawfordgroup@atproperties.com
  2. Listed by Grant Crawford • @properties Christie's International Real Estate
    P: (630)-947-9432 C: (630)-947-9432 gcrawford@atproperties.com

Sold By @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details for 785 Locust Street

Area
Winnetka
Township
New Trier
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Air Conditioning Type
Window Unit(s)
Heat/Fuel
Oil
Architectural Style
Cottage
LISTING UPDATED: 11/20/2025 11:01 AM

Property Details for 785 Locust Street

StatusClosed
MLS #12489126
Days on Market13
Taxes$14,793 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1911
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,000 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 785 Locust Street

Stories-Year Built1911Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,033 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,801

Property Taxes

$1,233

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 785 Locust Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 36
  • High School District: 203
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 36
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Office, Bonus Room
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 150
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Frame
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1224
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-10-09T17:39:04
  • Photos Count: 19
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
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: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 9X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 12X11
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 6X6
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 21X20
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 12X9
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 14X7

Property History for 785 Locust Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 20, 2025

Sold

MRED #12489126

$985,000
Nov 18, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921724147

$985,000
Oct 21, 2025

Pending

MRED #12489126

Oct 21, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12492449

$879,000
Oct 21, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12489126

Oct 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12492449

$879,000
Oct 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12489126

$879,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/20/2025

Sold

MRED #12489126

$985,000
11/18/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921724147

$985,000
10/21/2025

Pending

MRED #12489126

10/21/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12492449

$879,000
10/21/2025

Contingent

MRED #12489126

10/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12492449

$879,000
10/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12489126

$879,000

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Public Records for 785 Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$29,700Additions$34,108Total$63,808
Tax Record2023$14,793 ($1,233 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,224 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,224 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1911CountyCOOKAPN05-17-311-004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 785 Locust Street

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

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