$1,649,000

870 Prospect Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093

Active
4 beds 2.5 baths 3,215 sqft (plans) Built 1963 Residential MLS #MRD12745759 1 days on market
Listing courtesy of Compass · 847-446-9600 · MLS #MRD12745759 · Status: Active
Enjoy an East Winnetka lifestyle on a beautifully landscaped expansive .3 acre all brick home in an ideal location, only blocks to Tower Road beach, Hubbard Woods/Winnetka shops and restaurants, schools, parks, and train. This sophisticated Georgian offering a great circular floorplan, grandly scaled rooms filled with natural light, fabulous outdoor spaces with a fully fenced yard, and an attached 2+-car garage, is perfect for seamless everyday living and entertaining. The welcoming foyer with a gracious staircase centers the home and opens to a spacious sunny living room with a gas log fireplace and handsome mantel. A comfortable family room with custom built-ins and oversized windows has panoramic vistas of the grounds and mature trees.The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, a large island with table seating, and a sitting area for play or relaxation with access to a private patio to enjoy al fresco dining and outdoor living. The elegant dining room is ideal for any size gathering. Upstairs the private primary includes a renovated ensuite bath and a large cedar lined walk-in custom closet. 3 additional generously sized bedrooms share a beautifully renovated hall bath with a double sink. The basement with laundry has abundant storage and awaits your design ideas. Hardwood flooring is under all carpeting. This is a great opportunity for a timeless East Winnetka home in a walk-to-all location.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace details
Gas Log, Gas Starter
Basement
Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
Additional rooms
Foyer, Mud Room, Other Room
Total rooms
8

Building & exterior

Style
Georgian
Age
61-70 Years
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt
Windows
Screens
Patio & porch
Patio

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
86X150
Township
New Trier
County
Cook

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
200+ Amp Service

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary
Greeley Elementary School (36)
Junior high
Carleton W Washburne School (36)
High school
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi (203)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$25,455 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
05174020250000
PIN
05174020250000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
9/13/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Foyer21X8MainSlate
Mud Room4X3MainHardwood
Other Room40X14Basement
Bedroom 214X10SecondHardwood
Bedroom 315X12SecondCarpet
Bedroom 415X10SecondCarpet
Dining Room14X11MainHardwood
Family Room23X15MainCarpet
Kitchen24X13MainHardwood
LaundryN/A
Living Room27X14MainCarpet
Master Bedroom17X16SecondCarpet

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Recently sold nearby

AddressBeds / BathsSoldPrice
841 Prospect Avenue 5 bd / 3.5 ba May 2026 $1,615,000
838 Lincoln Avenue 5 bd / 3.5 ba Jun 2026 $1,975,000
870 Bryant Avenue 4 bd / 3.5 ba Jun 2026 $2,300,000
845 Glen Oak Drive 4 bd / 3.5 ba May 2026 $2,555,000

Sold data courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID; properties may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.

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