972 Tower Rd

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Description

Location, Location, Location! Charming East Winnetka home with finished basement! From the moment you enter the timeless foyer, you'll be welcomed by a sunlit living room featuring a large picture window overlooking the expansive backyard. The open-concept layout flows seamlessly into the dining room, complete with plantation shutters, custom built-ins, and an updated kitchen. The kitchen shines with stainless steel appliances, generous granite countertops, and a thoughtful design perfect for meal...Location, Location, Location! Charming East Winnetka home with finished basement! From the moment you enter the timeless foyer, you'll be welcomed by a sunlit living room featuring a large picture window overlooking the expansive backyard. The open-concept layout flows seamlessly into the dining room, complete with plantation shutters, custom built-ins, and an updated kitchen. The kitchen shines with stainless steel appliances, generous granite countertops, and a thoughtful design perfect for meal prep and entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen, a cozy nook with a built-in bench and designer cabinetry offers versatility as a bar area or extra storage, complemented by a walk-in pantry to meet all your storage needs. The second floor features two well-appointed bedrooms and a hall bath. The primary suite offers built-ins for additional storage and a private ensuite bath. The finished basement is a light-filled, versatile space, offering a family room, an additional room ideal as a third bedroom or home office, and a convenient laundry and mechanical area. Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced, expansive yard surrounded by mature trees-perfect for relaxation or outdoor gatherings. Additional highlights include a spacious two-car garage and a recently replaced roof (2023). Ideally located just steps from Hubbard Woods Metra, Tower Beach, downtown Winnetka, Greeley School, parks, and grocery stores, this turnkey home offers the perfect combination of charm, comfort, and convenience. Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours!
  1. Listed by Selma Nemeth • @properties Christie's International Real Estate
    P: (847)-774-3636 C: (847)-774-3636 selma@atproperties.com

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details for 972 Tower Road

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
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 03/07/2025 03:09 PM

Property Details for 972 Tower Road

StatusClosed
MLS #12270458
Days on Market15
Taxes$12,222 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1911
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,313 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 972 Tower Road

Stories-Year Built1911Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,313 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,430 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,412

Property Taxes

$1,019

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 972 Tower Road

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
  • Front Exposure: North
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: Hardwood Floors
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 92X150X6X175
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 5
  • Document Date: 2025-01-16T20:20:52
  • Photos Count: 26
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 5
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: 12X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X16
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X10
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: 12X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 7X7
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X12

Property History for 972 Tower Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 7, 2025

Sold

MRED #12270458

$700,000
Mar 5, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1553302698

$700,000

+0.4% / yr

Jan 29, 2025

Pending

MRED #12270458

Jan 29, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12270458

Jan 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12270458

$699,000
Nov 4, 2024

Sold

MRED #12184254

$699,000
Oct 30, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544784110

$699,000

+5.3% / yr

Oct 21, 2024

Pending

MRED #12184254

Oct 10, 2024

Price Change

MRED #12184254

$699,000
Nov 14, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522928773

$665,000

+10.0% / yr

Nov 14, 2023

Sold

MRED #11916306

$665,000
Oct 30, 2023

Pending

MRED #11916306

Oct 30, 2023

Contingent

MRED #11916306

Oct 25, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11916306

$599,000
Jun 30, 2021

Sold

MRED #11066831

$530,000
Jun 28, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1467070612

$530,000

+5.8% / yr

May 17, 2021

Pending

MRED #11066831

May 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11066831

$525,000
Jun 6, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598682568

$421,000

+3.5% / yr

Jun 6, 2017

Sold

MRED #09404786

$421,000
Apr 26, 2017

Pending

MRED #09404786

Jan 24, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09404786

$440,000
Nov 29, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #342873821

$360,000

+111.0% / yr

Nov 29, 2012

Sold

MRED #08155974

$360,000
Oct 26, 2012

Pending

MRED #08155974

Sep 10, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08155974

$400,000
Nov 30, 2011

Sold

MRED #07882133

$170,000
Nov 30, 2011

Cancelled

MRED #07882122

$225,000
Nov 28, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #321435094

$170,000
Nov 14, 2011

Pending

MRED #07882133

Oct 4, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07882133

$295,000
Oct 4, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07882122

$295,000
Jul 29, 2011

Expired

MRED #07768766

$295,000
Jul 29, 2011

Expired

MRED #07768734

$295,000
Apr 1, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07768766

$330,000
Mar 31, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07768734

$330,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/07/2025

Sold

MRED #12270458

$700,000
03/05/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1553302698

$700,000

+0.4% / yr

01/29/2025

Pending

MRED #12270458

01/29/2025

Contingent

MRED #12270458

01/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12270458

$699,000
11/04/2024

Sold

MRED #12184254

$699,000
10/30/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544784110

$699,000

+5.3% / yr

10/21/2024

Pending

MRED #12184254

10/10/2024

Price Change

MRED #12184254

$699,000
11/14/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522928773

$665,000

+10.0% / yr

11/14/2023

Sold

MRED #11916306

$665,000
10/30/2023

Pending

MRED #11916306

10/30/2023

Contingent

MRED #11916306

10/25/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11916306

$599,000
06/30/2021

Sold

MRED #11066831

$530,000
06/28/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1467070612

$530,000

+5.8% / yr

05/17/2021

Pending

MRED #11066831

05/01/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11066831

$525,000
06/06/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598682568

$421,000

+3.5% / yr

06/06/2017

Sold

MRED #09404786

$421,000
04/26/2017

Pending

MRED #09404786

01/24/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09404786

$440,000
11/29/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #342873821

$360,000

+111.0% / yr

11/29/2012

Sold

MRED #08155974

$360,000
10/26/2012

Pending

MRED #08155974

09/10/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08155974

$400,000
11/30/2011

Sold

MRED #07882133

$170,000
11/30/2011

Cancelled

MRED #07882122

$225,000
11/28/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #321435094

$170,000
11/14/2011

Pending

MRED #07882133

10/04/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07882133

$295,000
10/04/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07882122

$295,000
07/29/2011

Expired

MRED #07768766

$295,000
07/29/2011

Expired

MRED #07768734

$295,000
04/01/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07768766

$330,000
03/31/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07768734

$330,000

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

Public Records for 972 Tower Road

Taxable ValueLand$24,139Additions$31,860Total$55,999
Tax Record2023$12,982 ($1,082 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,218 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,218 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,315 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912CountyCOOKAPN05-17-400-028

Schools near 972 Tower 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
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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