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Sold on 08/31/2017
Paige Dooley of The Hudson Company

559 Oak St, Winnetka, IL 60093

$1,603,000

Last sold 08/31/2017 after 129 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 3.1

    bath

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About 559 Oak St

Property type House
Year built 1860
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.54 Acre
Parking 3 garage spaces
Property description
Perched majestically on .5 acre (115' wide) on one of East Winnetka's prettiest streets. Grandly-scaled turn-of-the-century(circa 1860 & 2000 Renovation) w/lofty ceilings, large open rooms & thick, wide mouldings. Fine details of by-gone era restored to preserve quality & charm w/today's upgrades & amenities. Dramatic foyer w/FP, LR, DR w/FP, library. Open renovated kitchen/breakfast/family rm. Master suite w/FP, luxurious BA, walk-in closet & screen porch. Dramatic wide second floor gallery. Walk-out LL w/high ceiling, rec room, mudroom, exercise area & workshop. Lovely port cochere to carriage house 2.5-car garage & newer construction office/studio w/vaulted ceiling, FP & central heat/air upstairs. Breathtaking professionally landscaped gardens & property w/custom fence, arbor, expansive deck & blooming perennials walking to beach, shopping, town, train & schools. Solidly-built w/architectural interest & is pristine top-to-bottom with fresh, sophisticated decor & BEST A+ location.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Paige Dooley
Listing Office - The Hudson Company
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#09497424 • last updated 9 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air, Zoned
Heating Gas, 2+ Sep Heating Systems, Zoned
Levels/Style Traditional
MLS # 9497424
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 32087
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1860
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Other Room(s) Work Rm, Recreation Rm, Library, Mud, Foyer, Office, Exercise Rm, Breakfast Room, Office, Library, Recreation Room, Workroom, Exercise Room, Foyer, Mud Room
Dining Room Separate
Basement Finished, Full, Walkout
Total # of Rooms 14
Kitchen Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island
# Fireplaces 6
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven-Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement, Other, Wood Burning
Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
Exterior
Exterior Features Balcony, Deck
Exterior Frame
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2.5
Garage Desc Detached, Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Carport, Heated
Lot Desc .50-.99 Acre, Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Public
Electricity 200+ Amp Service
Location
Community Features Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
County Cook
Elementary School GREELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle School THE SKOKIE SCHOOL
High School District 203
Elementary School District 36
Alternate Middle School CARLETON W WASHBURNE SCHOOL
Middle School District 36
High School NEW TRIER TWP H.S. NORTHFIELD/WI
Directions Sheridan To Oak West To Home On North Side
APN 5211120100000
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  • Sep 2017
    Public Records
  • Sep 7, 2017 Sold
    $1,603,000
  • Aug 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09497424
  • Aug 31, 2017 Sold
    $1,603,000 (-2.8%)
  • Aug 4, 2017 Pending
    —
  • Jun 15, 2017 Contingent
    —
  • Apr 24, 2017 Listed
    $1,649,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $37,716 +6.3%
    $167,589 +0.96%
  • 2022
    $35,484 +5.7%
    $166,000 +25.13%
  • 2021
    $33,565 -4.1%
    $132,665 -5.35%
  • 2020
    $35,003 +0.8%
    $140,161 -8.0%
  • 2019
    $34,727 +3.9%
    $152,349 +6.68%
  • 2018
    $33,431 +3.1%
    $142,813
  • 2017
    $32,413 +1.0%
    $142,813 -3.13%
  • 2016
    $32,087 +12.7%
    $147,427 +24.58%
  • 2015
    $28,470 -6.5%
    $118,338
  • 2014
    $30,452 +2.7%
    —
  • 2013
    $29,649
    —
  • 559 Oak St
    $1.6M
  • —
  • 60093
    $1.4M -9% y/y
  • Winnetka
    $1.95M -11% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
567 Oak St, Winnetka, IL 60093 $2,925,000 6/4 3,802 0.02
510 Poplar St, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,475,900 5/2 2,731 0.02
545 Oak St, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,795,900 4/2 3,253 0.02
577 Oak St, Winnetka, IL 60093 $2,721,000 4/3 3,995 0.03
513 Walnut St, Winnetka, IL 60093 $2,759,000 6/3 4,684 0.04
560 Elm St, Winnetka, IL 60093 $2,657,000 5/3 4,417 0.04
521 Walnut St, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,665,600 5/3 2,774 0.04
552 Elm St, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,961,600 6/3 3,578 0.05

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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6/10
Greeley 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
N/A
New Trier Township H S Northfield
public Grades 9
New Trier Twp Hsd 203 School District
10/10
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
public Grades 10-12
New Trier Twp Hsd 203 School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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