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Sold on 03/08/2023
Jody Dickstein of @properties Christie's International Real Estate

281 Scott Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093

  • $950,000

    Last sold 03/08/2023 after 5 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 2,426

    Sqft ($392/Sqft)

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About 281 Scott Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1927
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 8,276 Sqft
Property description
This Wonderful home is turn key and ready for your enjoyment. Clean, bright and spacious. Loads of updates throughout. Newer kitchen w white cabinets, granite counters,Wolf oven, LG Fridge and SS sink. ( fully gutted in 2013) 5 Bedroom, 3.1 baths. Office on main floor. Open Living room and family room combo. 4 bedrooms on the second level and 5th in the basement. The fifth bedroom is currently being used as a music room. Nice dry basement has a rec room area, laundry and full bath. Wonderful landscape with privacy trees. STEPS to Hubbard Woods! Walk to the train, shops & restaurants! Beautiful Park.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Jody Dickstein
Listing Office - @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#11729657 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 13 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
MLS # 11729657
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 2426
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.19
Property Tax $ 18888.84
Year Built 1927
Buyer Agent Commission 2.5%-$495, % Of Net Sale Price
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 3
Bath Desc Double Sink
# Half Baths 1
Attic Pull Down Stair
Basement Full, Finished
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 11
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Living Room
Interior Features Hardwood Floors
Exterior
Exterior Other
Driveway Desc Asphalt
Parking Desc Space/s, Off Street
# Parking Spaces 4
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity 100 Amp Service
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Winnetka
County Cook
Community Features Park
Elementary School Hubbard Woods Elementary School
Elementary School District 36
High School New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Middle School District 36
Middle School Carleton W Washburne School
High School District 203
APN 5171020160000
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  • May 2023
    Public Records
  • May 2, 2023 Sold
    $950,000
  • Apr 2023
    mls logo MLS # 11729657
  • Apr 17, 2023 Sold
    $950,000 (+11.9%)
  • Mar 3, 2023 Listed
    $849,000 (+13.4%)
  • May 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09571920
  • May 30, 2017 Sold
    $749,000
  • Mar 26, 2017 Contingent
    —
  • Mar 22, 2017 Listed
    $749,000 (+11.1%)
  • Aug 2013
    Public Records
  • Aug 27, 2013 Sold
    $674,000
  • Aug 2013
    mls logo MLS # 08351575
  • Aug 1, 2013 Sold
    $674,000 (-3.6%)
  • May 23, 2013 Listed
    $699,000 (-3.6%)
  • Mar 2008
    mls logo MLS # 06556173
  • Mar 19, 2008 Cancelled
    —
  • Jun 18, 2007 Listed
    $725,000 (+25.2%)
  • Feb 2005
    Public Records
  • Feb 1, 2005 Sold
    $579,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $21,657 +6.9%
    $92,000
  • 2022
    $20,260 +7.3%
    $92,000 +33.03%
  • 2021
    $18,889 +2.6%
    $69,158
  • 2020
    $18,405 +2.0%
    $69,158 -7.0%
  • 2019
    $18,046 -11.1%
    $74,364 -8.96%
  • 2018
    $20,305 +7.4%
    $81,681
  • 2017
    $18,898 +4.4%
    $81,681
  • 2016
    $18,110 +18.2%
    $81,681 +29.67%
  • 2015
    $15,320 -1.9%
    $62,992
  • 2014
    $15,620 +9.8%
    —
  • 2013
    $14,232
    —
  • 281 Scott Ave
    $950K
  • Winnetka
    —
  • 60093
    $1.69M +9% y/y
  • Winnetka
    $2.17M +14% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
271 Scott Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 $2,061,000 4/2 2,530 0.01
261 Scott Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 $3,406,000 5/4 5,524 0.03
278 Scott Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 $4,418,000 6/6 4,838 0.05
251 Scott Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 $2,169,000 5/3 3,468 0.05
270 Scott Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 $4,978,000 6/5 7,564 0.05
245 Scott Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 $2,476,000 5/3 4,085 0.06
254 Scott Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 $2,635,000 4/3 3,973 0.06
110 Glenwood Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 $2,354,000 5/2 2,988 0.08

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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10/10
Hubbard Woods Elementary School
public Grades K-4
Winnetka School District 36
9/10
The Skokie School
public Grades 5-6
Winnetka School District 36
9/10
Carleton W Washburne School
public Grades 7-8
Winnetka School District 36
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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