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Sold on 06/29/2018
Dinny Dwyer of Coldwell Banker Residential

976 Sunset Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093

  • $2,730,000

    Last sold 06/29/2018 after 323 Days

  • 6

    bed

  • 7.2

    bath

  • 8,800

    Sqft ($310/Sqft)

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About 976 Sunset Rd

Property type House
Year built 1961
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1.06 Acre
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Stunning and unique home on over and acre off a secluded spur of Sunset Road. Gallery entrance allows flow to all the first floors room. Open floor plan and exceptional floor to ceiling windows offer panoramic view of the manicured grounds. Attractive living room is accented by fireplace and wood floors. Formal dining room overlooks two terraces. Appealing library with wet bar is adjacent to the living room. Cook's kitchen features Island, high end stainless appliances, breakfast area opens to inviting family room with fireplace. Wonderful flexible floor plan includes first or second floor master bedroom options both with generous closet space and updated baths. Three additional bedrooms with ensuite baths, sitting room, family/rec room, and laundry complete the second floor. Terrific lower level includes rec/game room, storage and fabulous wine room and tasting area. Other highlights include exercise room, office, rear staircase, mud room, courtyard entrance and spectacular grounds.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Dinny Dwyer
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Residential
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#09717804 • last updated 8 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air, Zoned
Heating Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, 2+ Sep Heating Systems, Zoned
Levels/Style Traditional
MLS # 9717804
Type Detached Single
SqFt 8800
Property Tax $ 72927
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1961
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Other Room(s) Library, Gallery, Study, Recreation Rm, Foyer, Storage, Exercise Rm, 6th Bdrm, Game Rm, Bedroom 5, 6th Bedroom, Recreation Room, Study, Library, Game Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Gallery, Storage
Dining Room Separate
Basement Partially Finished, Partial
Total # of Rooms 15
Kitchen Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
# Fireplaces 2
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 2nd Floor Laundry
Exterior
Exterior Features Patio, Storms/Screens, Grill-Outdoors
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Brick
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2.1
Garage Desc Attached, Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), 7 Foot Or More High Garage Door
Lot Desc 1.0-1.99 Acres, Irregular, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
Water Source Lake Michigan
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 400 Amp Service Or Greater
Location
Community Features Street Paved
County Cook
Elementary School CROW ISLAND 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 Linden To Sunset W To 976 South Spur Off Sunset
APN 5204070540000
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Jul 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09717804
  • Jul 3, 2018 Sold
    $2,730,000 (-5.9%)
  • Apr 2, 2018 Active
  • Apr 2, 2018 Contingent
  • Feb 26, 2018 Price Change
    $2,899,999 (-3.0%)
  • Aug 10, 2017 Listed
    $2,990,000
  • Aug 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09504624
  • Aug 4, 2017 Cancelled
  • May 8, 2017 Price Change
    $2,990,000 (-3.5%)
  • Feb 15, 2017 Listed
    $3,100,000 (-5.9%)
  • Jun 2016
    mls logo MLS # 09164901
  • Jun 20, 2016 Cancelled
  • Apr 15, 2016 Price Change
    $3,295,000 (-4.5%)
  • Mar 14, 2016 Listed
    $3,449,500 (-1.3%)
  • Aug 2015
    mls logo MLS # 08967356
  • Aug 26, 2015 Cancelled
  • Jun 29, 2015 Listed
    $3,495,000
  • Jun 2015
    mls logo MLS # 08856812
  • Jun 29, 2015 Cancelled
  • Apr 20, 2015 Price Change
    $3,495,000 (-2.8%)
  • Mar 9, 2015 Listed
    $3,595,000 (-2.7%)
  • Oct 2014
    mls logo MLS # 08548422
  • Oct 16, 2014 Cancelled
  • Mar 3, 2014 Listed
    $3,695,000
  • 976 Sunset Rd
    $2.73M
  • 60093
    $1.79M +15% y/y
  • Winnetka
    $2.37M +25% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
972 Sunset Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093 $5,639,000 6/6 7,805 0.03
161 Thorntree Ln, Winnetka, IL 60093 $4,569,000 6/3 4,212 0.04
165 Thorntree Ln, Winnetka, IL 60093 $5,679,000 8/5 7,052 0.05
155 Thorntree Ln, Winnetka, IL 60093 $5,035,000 6/5 7,462 0.05
180 Meadow Ln, Winnetka, IL 60093 $2,419,000 2/2 2,135 0.06
956 Sunset Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093 $6,414,000 5/5 8,795 0.06
970 Sunset Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093 $5,461,000 6/3 4,736 0.06
125 Thorntree Ln, Winnetka, IL 60093 $2,580,000 6/2 3,447 0.07

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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