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Sold on 06/08/2020
David Chung of Compass

296 Forest St, Winnetka, IL 60093

$860,000

Last sold 06/08/2020 after 87 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 2,609

    Sqft ($330/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 296 Forest St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1921
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 7,405 Sqft
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
Picture perfect in Winnetka! This 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is located in the highly-coveted Greeley School district and has an expansive floor plan ideal for modern living and entertaining. A gracious living room is bathed in sunlight, which showcases the beautiful hardwood floors and fireplace. The dining room is large enough to accommodate your biggest family gatherings and dinner parties. It flows nicely into the updated eat-in kitchen with designer tile, gorgeous countertops, and high-end appliances. The family room offers plenty of space for hanging out and relaxing as well as easy access to the park-like back yard and patio. Upstairs is a spacious master suite with a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom. 3 additional bedrooms, a super cute playroom, and a fantastic hall bath complete the 2nd floor. The lower level has a large laundry/utility room, huge recreation room, craft area, and storage. Outside is your private oasis with a bluestone patio, mature landscaping, and a spacious yard. 296 Forest is ideally located close to schools, shopping, the Metra, and the lake. This is the house to call home.
Listed by
Listing Agent - David Chung
Listing Office - Compass
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10644785 • last updated 6 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air, Space Pac
Heating Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water/Steam, 2+ Sep Heating Systems
Levels/Style French Provincial
MLS # 10644785
Type Detached Single
SqFt 2609
Property Tax $ 16265.76
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1921
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Other Room(s) Storage, Foyer, Work Rm, Playroom, Walk In Closet, Recreation Room, Play Room, Workshop, Foyer, Storage, Walk In Closet
Dining Room Separate
Basement Partially Finished, Full
Total # of Rooms 11
Kitchen Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
# Fireplaces 1
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop
Fireplace Living Room, Gas Logs
Interior Features Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features
Exterior
Exterior Features Patio
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Exterior Brick
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc Garage, Space/s, Driveway
# Parking Spaces 2, 1
Garage Desc Detached
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan, Public
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Location
Community Features Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
County Cook
Elementary School Greeley Elementary School
Middle School Carleton W Washburne School
High School District 203
Elementary School District 36
Middle School District 36
High School New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Directions Green Bay Rd To Willow West To Forest South To Home
APN 5213000390000
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Oct 2020
    Public Records
  • Oct 6, 2020 Sold
    $860,000
  • Aug 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10644785
  • Aug 10, 2020 Sold
    $860,000 (-4.3%)
  • Jul 14, 2020 Pending
    —
  • Jun 8, 2020 Contingent
    —
  • May 1, 2020 Price Change
    $899,000 (-2.8%)
  • Mar 13, 2020 Listed
    $925,000 (+11.1%)
  • Jul 2013
    Public Records
  • Jul 9, 2013 Sold
    $832,500
  • Jun 2013
    mls logo MLS # 08283391
  • Jun 19, 2013 Sold
    $832,500 (-3.1%)
  • Mar 1, 2013 Listed
    $859,000 (+1.1%)
  • Aug 2010
    mls logo MLS # 07275905
  • Aug 2, 2010 Expired
    —
  • Jul 18, 2009 Listed
    $850,000 (+0.6%)
  • Jan 2004
    Public Records
  • Jan 5, 2004 Sold
    $845,000 (+2.9%)
  • May 2001
    Public Records
  • May 17, 2001 Sold
    $821,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $21,097 +6.2%
    $91,000
  • 2022
    $19,861 +3.3%
    $91,000 +22.84%
  • 2021
    $19,226 +6.1%
    $74,083
  • 2020
    $18,128 +0.8%
    $74,083 -8.0%
  • 2019
    $17,978 +10.5%
    $80,526 +18.75%
  • 2018
    $16,266 -3.9%
    $67,814 -6.91%
  • 2017
    $16,934 +5.0%
    $72,849
  • 2016
    $16,129 -9.0%
    $72,849 +1.18%
  • 2015
    $17,715 +2.2%
    $72,001
  • 2014
    $17,334 -2.3%
    —
  • 2013
    $17,743
    —
  • 296 Forest St
    $860K
  • Winnetka
    $1.14M
  • 60093
    $1.35M -15% y/y
  • Winnetka
    $1.99M -16% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
290 Forest St, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,568,000 3/2 2,727 0.01
302 Forest St, Winnetka, IL 60093 $2,107,000 5/6 3,796 0.02
284 Forest St, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,536,000 5/2 2,760 0.02
306 Forest St, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,507,000 3/2 2,321 0.03
301 Ridge Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,539,000 4/2 2,625 0.03
293 Ridge Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,380,000 4/2 2,279 0.03
289 Ridge Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,401,000 3/1 2,021 0.03
283 Ridge Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,028,000 3/2 2,008 0.03

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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