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8 beds16,000 sqft
81 Locust Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
Est: $85,685/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.53 acresLot Size
1999Year Built
$931/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

2025/2026 gut renovation on this stunning 16,000 square foot estate. 1.53 acres the home is set back & surrounded by mature landscaping, a south facing pool/spa & a brand new pickleball/sports court creating a true family oasis. This home has volume, soaring ceilings, & was designed w/ division of space in mind. The south wing features a chefs kitchen designed by O'Brien Harris & includes iceberg quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, Circa light fixtures, polished nickel hardware, Wolf double oven...2025/2026 gut renovation on this stunning 16,000 square foot estate. 1.53 acres the home is set back & surrounded by mature landscaping, a south facing pool/spa & a brand new pickleball/sports court creating a true family oasis. This home has volume, soaring ceilings, & was designed w/ division of space in mind. The south wing features a chefs kitchen designed by O'Brien Harris & includes iceberg quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, Circa light fixtures, polished nickel hardware, Wolf double oven & five burner range w/ griddle, 36' Sub Zero refrigerator, double Bosch dishwashers, separate prep area w/ second sink, gorgeous butlers pantry & walk in professionally organized pantry. The kitchen includes an eat in & sitting area with built-ins & expansive views of the pool/patio. The south wing main level includes a large secondary primary w/ an ensuite bath, a massive great room/library space, an enclosed 3 season screened porch w/ media, stone floors & heaters, & a large mudroom & laundry. The north wing main level includes a grand foyer w/ custom herringbone wood floors, a sweeping staircase, thru views to the lushly landscaped backyard, a formal dining room w/ access to a beautiful backyard patio, a formal living room with a fireplace & access to a third patio plus a massive office w/ fireplace, custom mill work and coffered ceilings. The design of this home is like no other - separating the more formal north end of the home from the southern more casual day to day portion of the home. Brand new hardwood flooring was added to the main level foyer, kitchen, kitchen eating and sitting areas. The second level features a huge primary that has been privately positioned on the north end, fully separated from the other bedrooms. The primary features a double sided fireplace, sitting area, and an additional full room that could be used as a second office, spa room, luxury walk in dressing room or an upper level work out room. The primary bath was designed by O'Brien Harris in 2026 and includes two vanities, luxury quartzite countertops, marble floors, a soaking tub, floor to ceiling windows, and a walk in steam shower. Each of the three additional bedrooms located on the second level are massive and include brand new ensuite baths and professionally finished walk in closets. A luxury second level laundry room with 2 washers and 2 dryers plus storage & quartz countertops was added in 2026. The second level has a bonus family room adjacent to the three bedrooms. The third floor includes two additional bedrooms and a large jack and jill shared bath. Brand new hardwood flooring was added to the second and third levels including the front and back staircases. The finished lower level was completely redesigned to include a theater room, wet bar, large full bath w/ sauna and steam shower, a golf simulator and gym. The lower level family room includes a massive stone fireplace and a large floor to ceiling window that overlooks the backyard grotto wall giving the lower level a true walk out feel. All lighting, AV, blinds and mechnicals have been wired so they are on a central "one touch" system. Mechanicals include zoned heating and cooling controlled room by room with four systems, a whole home generator, a flood control system installed by Parks to manage the grounds water flow. The estate is set back off of Locust & surrounded by mature landscaping - that, after 26 years of growth creates the privacy a parcel of this size commands. The pool is perfectly situated on the south portion of the estate adjacent to the pickleball/sports court. Three car attached garage with epoxy flooring and one additional garage spot - perfect for the boat! 81 Locust is a generational estate that cannot be rebuilt for less than 17 million & it's only 30 minutes to Chicago & located within 1 mile of NTHS, all elementary options, next door to Indian Hill Country Club and a short walk to downtown Winnetka. This home is truly turnkey!
Last updated: 08/26/2026 04:06 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12740501

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Property Information for 81 Locust Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $104,261 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 3 Stories
  • County: Cook County
  • Area: Winnetka
  • Township: New Trier
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 4
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiant Floor
  • Architectural Style: French Provincial
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Lot Size: 1.53 AC / 66,646 SF
General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 37
  • Elementary School: Avoca West Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Marie Murphy School
  • High School District: 203
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 37
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Gravel, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Steam Room, Sauna, Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Special Millwork, Pantry, Quartz Counters
  • Num Of Rooms: 16
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Community Features: Pool, Curbs, Gated, Street Paved, Other
  • Attic: Finished
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 8
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Office, Bedroom 8, Foyer, Screened Porch, Eating Area, Great Room, Recreation Room
  • Num of Baths: 9.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: Central Vacuum, TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Hot Tub, Lighting
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2026
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 16094
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 16094
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 17046
  • Lower Sq Ft: 4056
  • Main Sq Ft: 6697
  • Upper Sq Ft: 5341
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees, Garden
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 224X228
  • Other Structures: Second Garage
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco, Stone, Limestone
  • Construction: Stucco, Stone, Limestone
  • Roof Type: Shake
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 15
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 5
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 952
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 106
  • Rural: N
  • 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: Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 37X23
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 18X19
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 25X17
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 23X16
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 18X17
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 21X17
Bedroom #7 Information
  • 7th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 7
  • Bedroom #7 Room Dimensions: 17X16
Bedroom #8 Information
  • 8th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 8
  • Bedroom #8 Room Dimensions: 18X17
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 23X20
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 26X25
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X20
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 18X9
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 31X17
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 31X23
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 57X44
Eating Area Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Dimensions: 25X18
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 24X17
Great Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Dimensions: 26X24
Screened Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Dimensions: 25X18

Property History for 81 Locust Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2024

Sold

MRED #12108020

$6,000,000
Nov 18, 2024

Sold

MRED #12108020

$600,000
Oct 23, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1547353680

$6,000,000

+1.5% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2024

Sold

MRED #12108020

$6,000,000
11/18/2024

Sold

MRED #12108020

$600,000
10/23/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1547353680

$6,000,000

+1.5% / yr

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

Public Records for 81 Locust Road

Taxable ValueLand$93,306Additions$293,035Total$386,341
Tax Record2023$80,372 ($6,698 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths6Total Finished SqFt11,744 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt11,744 SqFtStories2Lot Size66,647 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998CountyCOOKAPN05-29-200-045Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 81 Locust Road

This home is within Avoca School District 37.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Avoca West Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Marie Murphy School
Public6 to 8

New Trier Township H S Northfield
Public9

New Trier Township High School Winnetka
Public10 to 12

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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81 Locust Road is a single family home Coming Soon in Winnetka, IL 60093. This property is currently priced at $14,900,000. This listing's school districts are Avoca School District 37, New Trier Twp Hsd 203 School District. Nearby schools include Avoca West Elementary School, Marie Murphy School and New Trier Township H S Northfield. 81 Locust Road is a 8-bed, 10-bath, 16,000 sqft single family home built in 1999.

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