Stellar opportunity now under $5m as this house delivers the best in class in renovation & design. Imagine being able to get to walk to the train after dropping off the kids at Sears, all under 7 minutes! Full transformation with no expense spared, with an architecturally significant home that highlights creative reinvention with a fearless celebration of incredible design by award winning showcase designer Sarah Richardson. Best yet...even a showstopper newly finished matching jewel box coach house for all your in-laws or out-laws! Take the elevator to each floor to experience the newly elevated level of posh luxury as every inch of this home was revamped with all new over-the-top baths, new 3rd floor bedroom suite with playroom, 2 new office spaces & jaw-dropping in-law suite above the new heated 2 car garage complete with its own W/D. Reimagined with vibrant colors, custom lighting, dramatic wallpapers, hand-chosen tiles from world travels & designer fabrics ranging from Missoni Home to Schumacher, this home is a fearless celebration of style. Ann Sacks, Jonathan Adler, and Pierre Frey highlight the original character preserved with detailed millwork, intricate moldings, leaded glass windows, oversized entryways, and a breathtaking statement staircase anchoring the center of the home. Basket weave marble foyer floors lead to formal rooms flooded with natural light including a solarium-like office with skylights, stoic living room with restored beams, built-ins & FP, and oversized dining room opening to the magnificent great room that serves as the social centerpiece of the home. Huge sun-drenched family room with artisan tile surround FP flows into the Chef's kitchen with massive quartzite island, Wolf & SubZero appliances, Holly Hunt pendants & entire wall of windows overlooking the professionally designed outdoor entertaining spaces. Separate breakfast areas opens to French doors that lead to a private terrace deck overlooking just completed hardscape patio, fire pit gathering circle & multiple lounging/dining areas. Richly appointed scullery wrapped in dark dramatic finishes is tucked next to the prettiest Pierre Frey powder room, while secondary staircase leads to mudroom & walk-in pantry area. Feel the beauty of George Maher's iconic architecture as you walk up the wide staircase with intricate spindles and classic landing with leaded glass windows overlooking Melrose St. The 2nd floor has been completely reworked to feature 4 beds & 3 new baths, including a serene boutique hotel-like primary suite with separate office/lounge space, dreamy wallpaper & fabrics, his/her walk-in closets & all white Carrera marble spa bath with soaking tub, oversized shower & separate water closet. Newly finished 3rd floor includes a fabulous guest suite outfitted in shades of green with tiled bath plus bright play-space with dormed skylights creating the ultimate tree house escape. Fully dug-out lower level with 9-foot ceilings includes chic rec space with Missoni carpeting, fitness room, Polo Navy painted walk-in wine room, powder room & huge storage/pantry area. Completing this designer stunner is the newly finished coach house above the heated garage featuring a Soho-inspired 1 bedroom guest suite with full kitchen, turquoise accented island, custom lighting & luxe bath. Perfectly positioned steps from Sears School, New Trier High School, Kenilworth beach, train, and Plaza del Lago where Hermes opens this summer. If turn-key designer perfection is what you are looking for in A+ East Kenilworth, then you have found it here!
Contingent
Price cut: $300K (7/10)
$4,999,900
320 Melrose Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043
5beds
6,754sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
0.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$740/sqft
$-- HOA
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Jena Radnay 312-925-9899,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12701287
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Office, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Storage, Pantry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 399 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Third
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (Skylight(s))
- Level: Third
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X16
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in, Custom Cabinetry, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 414 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X18
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Skylight(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X6
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 672 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 42X16
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Central Air, Partial, Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Main Level, Sink
Features
- Wet Bar, Elevator, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors, Pocket Door(s)
- Windows: Skylight(s), Drapes, Blinds
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 6,754 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Invisible
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 100X175
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Outdoor Kitchen
- Parcel number: 05282200010000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany,Home Warranty
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Stucco, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1907
- Major remodel year: 2025
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Fuses, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
- Security: Security System, Closed Circuit Camera(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Kenilworth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $740/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,229,500
- Annual tax amount: $58,754
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Contingent | $4,999,900$740/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12701287 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $4,999,900-5.7%$740/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12701287 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,299,900+137.7%$785/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12662920 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2023 | Sold | $2,229,500-2%$330/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11890766 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2023 | Pending sale | $2,275,000$337/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11890766 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2023 | Contingent | $2,275,000$337/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11890766 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2023 | Price change | $2,275,000-3.2%$337/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11890766 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,350,000-4.1%$348/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11825566 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11612866 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,450,000+188.2%$363/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11612866 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/1995 | Sold | $850,000$126/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $222,950 |
| 2023 | $55,238 -1.6% | $222,950 -7.5% |
| 2022 | $56,139 +34.4% | $241,000 +66.4% |
| 2021 | $41,767 +2.9% | $144,791 |
| 2020 | $40,579 +7.4% | $144,791 -5.4% |
| 2019 | $37,795 +10.2% | $153,062 +12.1% |
| 2018 | $34,292 +3% | $136,520 |
| 2017 | $33,293 +5.4% | $136,520 |
| 2016 | $31,585 -3.2% | $136,520 +12% |
| 2015 | $32,615 +2.7% | $121,905 |
| 2014 | $31,761 +10.2% | $121,905 |
| 2013 | $28,833 -1.7% | $121,905 -8.5% |
| 2012 | $29,323 +3.9% | $133,260 |
| 2011 | $28,226 -7.8% | $133,260 -12.3% |
| 2010 | $30,603 +10.2% | $151,924 -6.8% |
| 2009 | $27,777 +4% | $162,987 -5% |
| 2008 | $26,696 -3% | $171,567 -6.7% |
| 2007 | $27,528 +8.3% | $183,900 +17.6% |
| 2006 | $25,411 +1.7% | $156,428 |
| 2005 | $24,979 -3% | $156,428 -5.5% |
| 2004 | $25,747 +16% | $165,608 +38.1% |
| 2003 | $22,188 +0.7% | $119,912 |
| 2002 | $22,027 +23% | $119,912 |
| 2001 | $17,915 +5.6% | $119,912 +22.8% |
| 2000 | $16,960 +0.7% | $97,610 |
| 1999 | $16,835 | $97,610 |
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Neighborhood: 60043
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10The Joseph Sears SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- NANew Trier Township H S NorthfieldGrades: 9Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: The Joseph Sears School
- Middle: The Joseph Sears School
- High: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- District: 38
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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