Picture-perfect and move-in ready, this charming 3-bedroom, 1.1-bath home is nestled in one of Winnetka's most walkable locations. A welcoming, modern open floor plan flows from the foyer through the sun-drenched living room, surrounded by an abundance of windows and anchored by a wood-burning fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases. The chef's kitchen features solid white cabinetry, wood butcher-block countertops, and all-new stainless-steel LG appliances (2021). The main level also includes a formal dining room overlooking the fenced backyard, a completely remodeled four-season sunroom (2026), and an updated powder room (2025) with new floor tiles and fixtures. Upstairs, you'll find two guest bedrooms, a fully remodeled bathroom (2021), a large walk-in hallway closet, and a spacious primary suite with two separate closets. The finished lower level offers wonderful flex space for recreation and storage. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped rear yard with a patio, plus a large front yard with a gracious half-circle driveway. Extensive updates throughout, including new Renewal by Andersen windows (2022), new composite siding (2025), new boiler, new exterior doors, structural improvements, and much more. Truly turnkey - just unpack and enjoy everything Winnetka has to offer!
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$925,000
259 Church Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
3beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
8,925 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two guest bedroomsNew composite sidingAbundance of windowsCompletely remodeled four-season sunroomFully remodeled bathroomSolid white cabinetryWood butcher-block countertops
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Listed by:
Lisa Weis, ABR,PSA 847-881-0200,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Christie Ascione 773-655-7156,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12654472
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X19
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 832 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32X26
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Purifier
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Daylight
- Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,925 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 05213120020000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Winnetka
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $620,010
- Annual tax amount: $14,155
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/16/2021 | Sold | $600,000-3.2% |
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| 1/8/2021 | Contingent | $619,900 |
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| 1/8/2021 | Pending sale | $619,900 |
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| 1/5/2021 | Listed for sale | $619,900 |
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| 1/5/2021 | Contingent | $619,900 |
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| 1/5/2021 | Pending sale | $619,900 |
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| 11/11/2020 | Price change | $619,900-0.8% |
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| 10/2/2020 | Price change | $624,900-3.8% |
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| 7/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $649,900+8.3% |
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| 5/30/2019 | Listing removed | $599,900 |
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| 5/11/2019 | Price change | $599,900+5.6% |
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| 5/11/2019 | Listing removed | $3,899 |
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| 5/7/2019 | Price change | $3,899-2.5% |
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| 4/30/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,999 |
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| 4/24/2019 | Price change | $568,000-3.4% |
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| 4/12/2019 | Price change | $588,000-4.2% |
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| 3/31/2019 | Listed for sale | $614,000+88.9% |
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| 2/25/2019 | Sold | $325,000-9.7% |
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| 1/21/2019 | Price change | $360,000-28% |
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| 12/12/2018 | Pending sale | $499,900 |
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| 11/5/2018 | Price change | $499,900-16.7% |
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| 4/12/2018 | Price change | $599,900-7.7% |
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| 2/7/2018 | Pending sale | $649,900 |
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| 10/19/2017 | Listed for sale | $649,900-7% |
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| 3/4/2014 | Listing removed | $699,000-7.1% |
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| 4/2/2007 | Sold | $752,500+17.8% |
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| 7/7/2004 | Sold | $639,000+29.1% |
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| 8/7/2000 | Sold | $495,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $62,001 +0% |
| 2023 | $13,605 +6.4% | $61,999 |
| 2022 | $12,785 -4% | $61,999 +20.8% |
| 2021 | $13,322 +60.5% | $51,331 +57.9% |
| 2020 | $8,300 -32% | $32,500 -41.8% |
| 2019 | $12,211 -16.9% | $55,795 -13.8% |
| 2018 | $14,703 +3.1% | $64,733 |
| 2017 | $14,263 +3.5% | $64,733 |
| 2016 | $13,779 -2% | $64,733 +8.3% |
| 2015 | $14,057 +2.1% | $59,757 |
| 2014 | $13,768 +5% | $59,757 |
| 2013 | $13,118 -10.2% | $59,757 -13.8% |
| 2012 | $14,611 +4.3% | $69,328 |
| 2011 | $14,010 +2.8% | $69,328 |
| 2010 | $13,625 +19.2% | $69,328 -3% |
| 2009 | $11,429 +8% | $71,441 -5% |
| 2008 | $10,581 +8.4% | $75,200 |
| 2007 | $9,761 -7.7% | $75,200 +15% |
| 2006 | $10,571 +1.7% | $65,380 |
| 2005 | $10,391 -8.4% | $65,380 |
| 2004 | $11,347 +18.5% | $65,380 +29.7% |
| 2003 | $9,572 +4% | $50,425 |
| 2002 | $9,206 +9.5% | $50,425 |
| 2001 | $8,409 +3% | $50,425 +10.9% |
| 2000 | $8,165 +7.5% | $45,453 |
| 1999 | $7,593 | $45,453 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60093
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Greeley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Carleton W Washburne SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Greeley Elementary School
- Middle: Carleton W Washburne School
- High: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- District: 36
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Winnetka
- 60093
- 259 Church Rd





