Sold798d on marketHistoric · 123 yrs
1240 Tower Rd
Winnetka, IL, 60093 • 60093 • Cook County
$1,270,000
$251/sqft
6Beds
5Baths
5,065Sqft
0.48 acLot
1903Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1903 · 123 years of history
Outdoor Living
Roof Deck · Deck · Screened
2 Fireplaces
Living Room · Master Bedroom
2.5-Car Garage
Asphalt · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
798 days on market
Established listing
$251/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1903 · Historic
WELCOME HOME to this distinctive, architectural featured home that was one of the first homes built in Hubbard Woods! Situated on almost half an acre, the stately curb appeal welcomes you inside to the charm of the first floor with open, circular floor plan of Living, Hearth and Dining Rooms leading to an expansive screened back Porch with parallel Decks overlooking the lush, private Yard. The large Kitchen with separate Breakfast Room is adjacent to Powder Room and huge Family Room - perfect for creating family and entertaining memories. The gracious staircase leads to a second floor with 5 generously sized Bedrooms (including Primary Suite), 3 Baths, built-ins, linen closets and Laundry Room, as well as the third floor with a versatile 6th Bedroom, full Bath and Storage Room galore! If that is not enough, there is a dry basement with Recreation Room, Woodworker/Hobbyist Room, Storage and much more. The home has a 3-story addition (1995) with recent improvements of an exterior sprinkler system, Kitchen subway tile backsplash, quartz counters and new SS appliances (2017), second floor updated Baths, boiler (2020) and spacepak A/C (2022). A VERY SPECIAL GEM...
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights parallel decks, primary suite, and laundry room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$8,283/month
Principal & Interest$6,590
Property Tax$1,270
Insurance$423
Down payment20% ($254,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,016,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1903
HeatingRadiator(s)
CoolingSmall Duct High Velocity
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot0.48 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1903
Stories3
Systems
HeatingRadiator(s)
CoolingSmall Duct High Velocity
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionStucco
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2.5 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Full
Fireplaces2
Lot0.48 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60093
Annual tax$28,254
Parcel0517300054
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths4
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Beamed Ceilings
Special Millwork
Appliances
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Cooktop
Oven
Gas Cooktop
Flooring
Hardwood
Carpet
Heating
Radiator(s)
Cooling
Small Duct High Velocity
Laundry
Upper Level
Fireplace
Living Room
Master Bedroom
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Exterior
Dog Run
Parking
Asphalt
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Stucco
Patio & Porch
Roof Deck
Deck
Screened
Community
Park
Tennis Court(s)
Lake
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second20×13 ft260 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom2
Second17×13 ft221 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Second15×13 ft195 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Second13×11 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom5
Second18×12 ft216 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom6
Third27×13 ft351 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market798
Est. value$2,547,000
Est. rent$7,990/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$251
On marketFeb 1, 2024
PostedFeb 1, 2024
Last sold$1,270,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJan 31, 2025
Tour days6
Views24
How are the schools in Winnetka?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Winnetka, IL, 60093
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 1, 2024Sold$1,270,000$251MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 9, 2023Contingent$1,375,000$271MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 17, 2023Listed For Sale$1,375,000$271MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 12, 2023Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 6, 2023Price Change$1,398,000$276MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 25, 2023Price Change$1,425,000$281MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 22, 2023Price Change$1,440,000$284MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 15, 2023Listed For Sale$1,468,800$290MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 2, 2022Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 29, 2022Listed For Sale$1,468,800$290MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$1,270,000
Feb 1, 2024•$251/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$1,375,000
Dec 9, 2023•$271/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,375,000
Jul 17, 2023•$271/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Jul 12, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$1,398,000
Jun 6, 2023•$276/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$1,425,000
May 25, 2023•$281/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$1,440,000
Apr 22, 2023•$284/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,468,800
Mar 15, 2023•$290/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Nov 2, 2022•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,468,800
Jul 29, 2022•$290/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$31,537$141,999
Apr 10, 2022$29,648$141,999
Apr 10, 2021$28,255$114,867
Apr 10, 2020$28,544$114,867
Apr 10, 2019$28,316$124,856
Apr 10, 2018$29,010$124,382
Apr 10, 2017$31,544$139,077
Apr 10, 2016$30,238$139,077
Apr 10, 2015$28,914$120,142
Apr 10, 2014$30,012$127,227
Apr 10, 2013$28,612$127,227
Apr 10, 2012$30,305$141,119
Apr 10, 2011$28,954$141,119
Apr 10, 2010$27,259$141,119
Apr 10, 2009$27,229$162,000
Apr 10, 2008$30,793$202,180
Apr 10, 2007$29,251$202,180
Apr 10, 2006$21,780$126,391
Apr 10, 2005$21,310$126,391
Apr 10, 2004$20,588$126,391
Apr 10, 2003$21,149$109,196
Apr 10, 2002$19,604$109,196
Apr 10, 2001$16,240$109,196
Apr 10, 2000$15,764$85,897
Apr 10, 1999$14,671$85,897
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Local context around this listing
Winnetka, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
60093
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