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Sold on 01/30/2021
Patricia Skirving of Compass

879 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093

$493,000

Last sold 01/30/2021 after 13 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,715

    Sqft ($287/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 879 Willow Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1904
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Move right into this charming, updated colonial, located in a fabulous walk-to location. Blocks from train, highly ranked Crow Island Elementary, downtown Winnetka, parks, restaurants and library. Many updates throughout, including the sun-filled eat-in kitchen with newer appliances that opens to a huge outdoor deck, perfect for winter barbecuing and spring entertaining. This home also offers tremendous livability! The spacious living room with gas fireplace opens to a lovely sunroom with French doors and separate dining room. The first floor bedroom with full bath could be an office, playroom or den! The small mud room on the first floor and larger mud room in the basement await coats, hats and gloves. Hardwood floors throughout. Each of the three bedrooms on the second floor enjoys at least two windows, the master having three! Updated hall bath. Walk-in closet is a bonus! Full, unfinished basement with newer washer and dryer. 2018 roof, replaced windows, 2017 gas fireplace, tuck pointing, 2018 fence on the north rear side. Huge backyard to enjoy, perfect for an outdoor ice rink, and a private side yard that could be a great dog run! 2 car garage with 2015 roof and gutters. Additional parking for at least 3 additional cars, plus a handy turn around in the back. This is a happy home, the more time you spend in this home, the more you love it! A must see!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Patricia Skirving
Listing Office - Compass
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10971711 • last updated 5 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 7 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
MLS # 10971711
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 1715
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 14386
Year Built 1904
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Master Bathroom Desc None
Master Bedroom Desc 2nd Level
Basement Full
Other Room(s) Sun/Florida Room Heated, Mud
Laundry Not Applicable
Living Room Main Level
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 8
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Gas Starter, Living Room
Exterior
Garage Desc Garage Door Opener(s), Detached
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Additional Parking
# Parking Spaces 4
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre, Fenced Yard
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Lake Michigan
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Winnetka
County Cook
Elementary School Crow Island 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 5202250290000
Directions West Of Greenbay.One Home West Of Birch.
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Apr 2021
    Public Records
  • Apr 27, 2021 Sold
    $493,000
  • Apr 2021
    mls logo MLS # 10971711
  • Apr 26, 2021 Sold
    $493,000 (-5.0%)
  • Feb 2, 2021 Active
    —
  • Jan 17, 2021 Listed
    $519,000 (-13.4%)
  • Jan 2010
    mls logo MLS # 07262120
  • Jan 5, 2010 Cancelled
    —
  • Jul 3, 2009 Listed
    $599,000 (+81.5%)
  • Jun 2001
    Public Records
  • Jun 14, 2001 Sold
    $330,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $15,301 +6.2%
    $65,999
  • 2022
    $14,405 -2.2%
    $65,999 +16.28%
  • 2021
    $14,730 +1.6%
    $56,757
  • 2020
    $14,495 +0.8%
    $56,757 -8.0%
  • 2019
    $14,386 +19.1%
    $61,693 +22.55%
  • 2018
    $12,075 +3.2%
    $50,343
  • 2017
    $11,702 +5.0%
    $50,343
  • 2016
    $11,146 -3.8%
    $50,343 +6.93%
  • 2015
    $11,583 +2.2%
    $47,079
  • 2014
    $11,334 +2.7%
    —
  • 2013
    $11,040
    —
  • 879 Willow Rd
    $493K
  • Winnetka
    $1.14M
  • 60093
    $1.59M 0% y/y
  • Winnetka
    $1.99M -16% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
368 Birch St, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,977,000 5/2 3,502 0.01
883 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,644,000 4/4 3,479 0.01
889 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,002,000 4/3 2,654 0.02
880 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,216,000 5/3 1,528 0.03
882 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093 $982,000 4/2 2,427 0.03
893 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093 $997,000 3/2 2,314 0.03
350 Birch St, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,556,000 4/2 2,376 0.04
886 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,087,000 3/2 2,534 0.04

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
Crow Island 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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