979 Vine St

$950,000
Price
4
Beds
2,100 Sq. Ft.
$452 / Sq. Ft.
2,100
Sq. Ft.
$452
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled just blocks from Winnetka's famed lakefront, this 4-bed/1.5-bath single-family home at 979 Vine St offers approximately 2,100 sq ft of living space, hardwood floors, a spacious kitchen, and thoughtful layout across levels. Located a few blocks to Tower Road Park/ beach - Lake Michigan and Lloyd Park Boat Launch.. Steps to Green Bay Train - for biking, running, and casual strolls. Plus close to downtown amenities. Homes within a one-mile radius average about $1.7-2.2 million, making this residence...Nestled just blocks from Winnetka's famed lakefront, this 4-bed/1.5-bath single-family home at 979 Vine St offers approximately 2,100 sq ft of living space, hardwood floors, a spacious kitchen, and thoughtful layout across levels. Located a few blocks to Tower Road Park/ beach - Lake Michigan and Lloyd Park Boat Launch.. Steps to Green Bay Train - for biking, running, and casual strolls. Plus close to downtown amenities. Homes within a one-mile radius average about $1.7-2.2 million, making this residence a rare opportunity to live the lakefront lifestyle without the million-plus premium. Coming soon to auction. Contact listing broker for more details.

Property Details for 979 Vine Street

Area
Winnetka
Township
New Trier
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 11/13/2025 02:47 PM

Property Details for 979 Vine Street

StatusActive
MLS #12476547
Days on Market83
Taxes$8,114 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1919
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,253 SF
CountyCook County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Jason Mitchell Real Estate IL
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Building Information for 979 Vine Street

Stories-Year Built1919Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,253 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,370 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,694

Property Taxes

$676

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 979 Vine 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
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: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Private
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • 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 Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 5253
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1355
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-09-25T19:12:51
  • Photos Count: 18
  • 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 Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 17X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 15X11
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 10X16
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 20X20
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 24X12
Utility Room Lower Level Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Dimensions: 35X20

Property History for 979 Vine Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12476547

$950,000
Aug 18, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #11919708

$892,500
Nov 9, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11919708

$892,500
Jun 15, 2023

Cancelled

MRED #11773640

$1,050,000
May 3, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11773640

$1,050,000
Mar 31, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1461323111

$341,000
Mar 31, 2021

Sold

MRED #10911675

$341,000
Jan 13, 2021

Pending

MRED #10911675

Oct 20, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10911675

$375,000
Oct 9, 2020

Expired

MRED #10542645

$375,000
Feb 12, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10542645

$300,000
Sep 17, 2019

Cancelled

MRED #10465284

$305,000
Jul 26, 2019

Cancelled

MRED #10448043

$325,000
Jul 26, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10465284

$315,000
Jul 11, 2019

Cancelled

MRED #10412257

$335,000
Jul 11, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10448043

$325,000
Jun 11, 2019

Cancelled

MRED #10331120

$350,000
Jun 11, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10412257

$335,000
Apr 4, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10331120

$360,000
Apr 4, 2019

Cancelled

MRED #10304383

$380,000
Mar 11, 2019

Cancelled

MRED #10271872

$390,000
Mar 11, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10304383

$380,000
Feb 13, 2019

Cancelled

MRED #10109523

$380,000
Feb 13, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10271872

$390,000
Oct 11, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10109523

$380,000
Oct 3, 2018

Expired

MRED #09918236

$380,000
Apr 28, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09918236

$430,000
Apr 16, 2018

Cancelled

MRED #09903331

$465,000
Apr 3, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09903331

$479,000
Nov 23, 2009

Cancelled

MRED #07290971

$415,000
Aug 5, 2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07290971

$415,000
Jun 15, 2007

Expired

MRED #06436831

$499,000
Mar 12, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06436831

$589,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/20/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12476547

$950,000
08/18/2025

Cancelled

MRED #11919708

$892,500
11/09/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11919708

$892,500
06/15/2023

Cancelled

MRED #11773640

$1,050,000
05/03/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11773640

$1,050,000
03/31/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1461323111

$341,000
03/31/2021

Sold

MRED #10911675

$341,000
01/13/2021

Pending

MRED #10911675

10/20/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10911675

$375,000
10/09/2020

Expired

MRED #10542645

$375,000
02/12/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10542645

$300,000
09/17/2019

Cancelled

MRED #10465284

$305,000
07/26/2019

Cancelled

MRED #10448043

$325,000
07/26/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10465284

$315,000
07/11/2019

Cancelled

MRED #10412257

$335,000
07/11/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10448043

$325,000
06/11/2019

Cancelled

MRED #10331120

$350,000
06/11/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10412257

$335,000
04/04/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10331120

$360,000
04/04/2019

Cancelled

MRED #10304383

$380,000
03/11/2019

Cancelled

MRED #10271872

$390,000
03/11/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10304383

$380,000
02/13/2019

Cancelled

MRED #10109523

$380,000
02/13/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10271872

$390,000
10/11/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10109523

$380,000
10/03/2018

Expired

MRED #09918236

$380,000
04/28/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09918236

$430,000
04/16/2018

Cancelled

MRED #09903331

$465,000
04/03/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09903331

$479,000
11/23/2009

Cancelled

MRED #07290971

$415,000
08/05/2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07290971

$415,000
06/15/2007

Expired

MRED #06436831

$499,000
03/12/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06436831

$589,000

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

Public Records for 979 Vine Street

Taxable ValueLand$15,176Additions$19,823Total$34,999
Tax Record2023$8,114 ($676 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,355 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,355 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,599 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyCOOKAPN05-17-306-017

Schools near 979 Vine 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

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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979 Vine Street is a single family home for sale in Winnetka, IL 60093. This property was listed for sale on September 20, 2025 by Jason Mitchell Real Estate IL, it's currently listed at $950,000. It has been on the market for a total of 83 days and was last sold on March 31, 2021. This listing's school districts are Winnetka School District 36, New Trier Twp Hsd 203 School District. Nearby schools include Hubbard Woods Elementary School, The Skokie School and Carleton W Washburne School. 979 Vine Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,100 sqft single family home built in 1919.

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