Sold412d on marketHistoric · 96 yrs
538 Meadow Rd
Winnetka, IL, 60093 • 60093 • Cook County
$1,450,000
$499/sqft
4Beds
4Baths
2,907Sqft
0.21 acLot
1930Built
Property DNA
French Provincial Style
Built 1930 · 96 years of history
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Living Room · Basement
1-Car Garage
Concrete · Yes · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 412 days ago · 101 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
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101 views
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412 days on market
Established listing
$499/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1930 · Historic
Fall in love with the curb appeal and All-American charm of this beautiful home in Kenilworth's Award-Winning Joseph Sears School District! 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths - this beauty boasts a surprisingly deep lot for the area (50 x 190!) The first floor has great circular flow - perfect for entertaining in the large, sunny living room with handsome fireplace and cozy bay window. You can host large gathering in the beautiful formal dining room with wainscoting and two great built-in hutches. Fabulous white cook's kitchen with newer appliances, plenty of countertop space/storage with sight lines to the family room overlooking the expansive yard. You will be WOWED by the recently renovated lower level - it is right out of Ralph Lauren! Custom cabinetry, marble countertops, gorgeous wine cellar, wine fridge, dishwasher, new full gorgeous bath, new laundry room with storage, large rec room and custom built-in banquet to entertain - everyone will love hanging out in this space! Retreat to the large primary suite with high ceilings, a Carerra marble spa bathroom with double vanity and double rain showers. Three other bedrooms on the second floor with an updated hallway bath. The third floor finished space is currently being used as an office and workout room. The fully fenced in extra deep backyard is a dream has a spacious patio and soak in the hydrangeas overflowing in the summer! Newer roof and windows, heated garage, EV charger... plus many more improvements! A+ location - walk to the train, Sears school, just minutes to New Trier High school as well as the beach! This is a MUST SEE!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights handsome fireplace, recently renovated lower level, and high ceilings as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$9,457/month
Principal & Interest$7,524
Property Tax$1,450
Insurance$483
Down payment20% ($290,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,160,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1930
HeatingSteam, Baseboard
CoolingSmall Duct High Velocity
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot9,147 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleFrench Provincial
Year built1930
Stories2
Systems
HeatingSteam, Baseboard
CoolingSmall Duct High Velocity
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Full
Fireplaces2
Lot9,147 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60093
Annual tax$20,177
Parcel0528104006
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Steam
Baseboard
Cooling
Small Duct High Velocity
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Living Room
Basement
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Yes
Garage Owned
Attached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second15×19 ft285 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second15×12 ft180 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second13×11 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Second10×10 ft100 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market412
Est. value$1,526,900
Est. rent$7,852/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$499
On marketJan 8, 2025
PostedJan 8, 2025
Last sold$1,450,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedFeb 11, 2026
Tour days6
Views101
How are the schools in Winnetka?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Winnetka, IL, 60093
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 21, 2025Sold$1,450,000$499MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 26, 2025Pending Sale$1,325,000$456MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 13, 2025Contingent$1,325,000$456MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 8, 2025Listed For Sale$1,325,000$456MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 23, 2017Sold$835,000$287MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 16, 2016Listing Removed$897,000$309Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
May 20, 2016Price Change$897,000$309Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Jan 15, 2016Listed For Sale$947,000$326Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Oct 16, 2014Listing Removed$965,000$332Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Jun 17, 2014Price Change$965,000$332Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
May 17, 2014Listed For Sale$969,000$3334 Sale Realty, Inc.
May 30, 1996Sold$482,500$166Public Record
Sold$1,450,000
Feb 21, 2025•$499/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,325,000
Jan 26, 2025•$456/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$1,325,000
Jan 13, 2025•$456/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,325,000
Jan 8, 2025•$456/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$835,000
Feb 23, 2017•$287/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$897,000
Sep 16, 2016•$309/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Price Change$897,000
May 20, 2016•$309/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Listed For Sale$947,000
Jan 15, 2016•$326/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Listing Removed$965,000
Oct 16, 2014•$332/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Price Change$965,000
Jun 17, 2014•$332/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Listed For Sale$969,000
May 17, 2014•$333/sqft•4 Sale Realty, Inc.
Sold$482,500
May 30, 1996•$166/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$20,177$85,213
Apr 10, 2022$20,506$92,000
Apr 10, 2021$20,519$74,432
Apr 10, 2020$20,022$74,432
Apr 10, 2019$19,433$81,794
Apr 10, 2018$18,875$77,685
Apr 10, 2017$18,343$77,685
Apr 10, 2016$17,529$77,685
Apr 10, 2015$18,536$72,988
Apr 10, 2014$18,128$72,988
Apr 10, 2013$18,866$79,526
Apr 10, 2012$17,214$77,075
Apr 10, 2011$16,541$77,075
Apr 10, 2010$16,128$77,075
Apr 10, 2009$12,810$84,318
Apr 10, 2008$12,389$88,755
Apr 10, 2007$11,965$88,755
Apr 10, 2006$12,482$74,336
Apr 10, 2005$11,743$74,336
Apr 10, 2004$11,339$74,336
Apr 10, 2003$12,265$64,772
Apr 10, 2002$12,090$64,772
Apr 10, 2001$9,302$64,772
Apr 10, 2000$9,132$50,799
Apr 10, 1999$8,992$50,799
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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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