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Sold on 08/24/2016
Jane Dearborn of The Hudson Company

979 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093

$426,500

Last sold 08/24/2016 after 73 Days

  • 2

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 1,034

    Sqft ($412/Sqft)

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About 979 Willow Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1920
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
A fantastic home in excellent condition! Light and sunny. Highlights include: attractive fireplace in living room; pretty hardwood floors throughout; updated bath and kitchen; charming three season porch with floor to ceiling bead-board; deep lush yard with large deck that accommodates both dining table and extra seating; an enormous basement that is presently partitioned into family room, home office, work/exercise area and separate laundry room. Other bonuses include large foyer (10 x 6), new furnace, new a/c, new washer and dryer, closet systems, interior stairway to attic, exterior basement stairway, long driveway w/ turnaround area, and two car garage with new garage door. Don't miss this home - it won't last long.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Jane Dearborn
Listing Office - The Hudson Company
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#09256443 • last updated 10 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Gas, Forced Air
Levels/Style Bungalow
MLS # 9256443
Type Detached Single
SqFt 1034
Property Tax $ 7700.86
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1920
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Dining Room Separate
Basement Partially Finished, Full
Attic Interior Stair, Unfinished
Total # of Rooms 5
Other Room(s) Foyer, Enclosed Porch, Foyer
# Fireplaces 1
Accessibility Features No
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Exterior
Exterior Features Deck, Porch
Exterior Brick
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Detached, Garage Door Opener(s)
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan
Location
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 Willow Rd. Between Provident And Locust. North Side Of Street.
APN 5202240140000
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Aug 2016
    Public Records
  • Aug 26, 2016 Sold
    $426,500
  • Aug 2016
    mls logo MLS # 09256443
  • Aug 24, 2016 Sold
    $426,500 (-2.8%)
  • Jun 21, 2016 Contingent
    —
  • Jun 12, 2016 Listed
    $439,000 (+28.0%)
  • Aug 2011
    Public Records
  • Aug 3, 2011 Sold
    $343,000
  • Jul 2011
    mls logo MLS # 07813866
  • Jul 15, 2011 Sold
    $343,000 (+7.5%)
  • May 23, 2011 Listed
    $319,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $13,396 +6.4%
    $61,100
  • 2022
    $12,589 +58.5%
    $61,100 +80.01%
  • 2021
    $7,945 +0.9%
    $33,943
  • 2020
    $7,876 +0.9%
    $33,943 -8.0%
  • 2019
    $7,804 -9.4%
    $36,895 -6.23%
  • 2018
    $8,613 +3.0%
    $39,345
  • 2017
    $8,361 +2.5%
    $39,345
  • 2016
    $8,158 +3.8%
    $39,345 +13.86%
  • 2015
    $7,856 +2.0%
    $34,555
  • 2014
    $7,701 +5.0%
    —
  • 2013
    $7,331
    —
  • 979 Willow Rd
    $426K
  • Winnetka
    —
  • 60093
    $1.59M -1% y/y
  • Winnetka
    $1.99M -8% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
983 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093 $953,000 4/1 1,928 0.01
973 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,199,000 4/2 2,714 0.01
969 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,041,000 4/2 2,309 0.02
989 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093 $1,480,000 5/2 3,191 0.02
381 Locust St, Winnetka, IL 60093 $861,000 3/2 1,634 0.03
963 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093 $966,000 4/2 1,820 0.03
384 Provident Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 $2,208,000 4/4 3,468 0.04
388 Provident Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 $2,152,000 4/4 3,145 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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