Luxury Living Surrounded by Nature in One of Chicagoland's Top School Districts Rarely does a home offer such an extraordinary combination of luxury, privacy, and natural beauty. Nestled on a premium lot backing directly to a serene forest, with Indian Creek gently flowing along the edge of the backyard, this exceptional residence offers breathtaking views and a peaceful setting that is truly one of a kind. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the home's outstanding curb appeal, timeless architecture, and beautifully landscaped grounds. Step inside to a bright, welcoming foyer that leads to elegant formal living and dining rooms, where oversized picture windows frame spectacular views of the surrounding forest. With no neighboring home beside you, you'll enjoy exceptional privacy and a connection to nature that is rarely found. The heart of the home is an impressive open-concept family room, gourmet kitchen, and breakfast area. Soaring ceilings and walls of windows flood the space with natural light while showcasing uninterrupted views of the forest and Indian Creek from nearly every angle. The beautifully appointed gourmet kitchen is thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring rich custom cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, built-in double ovens, a new Wolf gas cooktop, a new KitchenAid dishwasher, abundant storage, and generous workspace. Whether preparing a quiet family dinner or hosting guests, this warm and inviting kitchen is designed to bring people together. A main-level ensuite bedroom with a full bath featuring a custom glass shower provides the perfect space for guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite serves as a private retreat with its own balcony overlooking the peaceful wooded setting. The spa-inspired bath features a Jacuzzi tub, custom walk-in shower, dual vanities, and a professionally designed California Closets organization system. Three additional generously sized bedrooms offer exceptional comfort and flexibility. The finished walkout basement provides an abundance of additional living space, complete with a spacious recreation room, an additional bedroom, and a full bath-ideal for entertaining, a home gym, a media room, or extended family living. Thoughtfully maintained and extensively updated, this home features a premium DaVinci roof, two new high-efficiency furnaces, two new A/C units, two new humidifiers, new hardwood flooring in three bedrooms, luxury vinyl flooring in the basement, a whole-house water softener and filtration system, a professionally installed radon mitigation system, a new Wolf cooktop, new KitchenAid dishwasher, new washer and dryer, and an additional basement freezer. Located within one of Chicagoland's top-rated school districts, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and nature. Homes with this level of privacy, breathtaking scenery, and thoughtful updates rarely come to market.
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$1,125,000
874 Writer Ct, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
6beds
6,264sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
8,463 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$13/mo HOA
What's special
Beautifully landscaped groundsSoaring ceilingsTimeless architectureBreakfast areaSpacious recreation roomNew kitchenaid dishwasherBuilt-in double ovens
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Listed by:
Fei Martin 312-646-9084,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12720430
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Eating Area, Recreation Room, Game Room, Exercise Room, Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X19
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 152 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X8
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 414 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X18
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 350 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Cooktop, Range Hood, Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,263
- Total interior livable area: 6,264 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,636
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Back of Property
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Back of Property
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 8,463 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 15162080470000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $150 annually
Location
- Region: Vernon Hills
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $809,052
- Annual tax amount: $23,856
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2023 | Sold | $950,000+0%$152/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11877547 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2023 | Contingent | $949,990$152/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11877547 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $949,990+9.2%$152/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11877547 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  RE/MAX International Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $869,900$139/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11285541 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2021 | Contingent | $869,900$139/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11276432 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $869,900$139/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11276432 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2021 | Pending sale | $869,900$139/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX International #11276432 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2021 | Contingent | $869,900$139/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11276432 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2021 | Listed for sale | $869,900-8.4%$139/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11276432 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2006 | Sold | $950,000$152/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,856 +2.7% | $286,052 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $23,221 +12.6% | $269,657 +6% |
| 2022 | $20,626 +4.1% | $254,441 +11.4% |
| 2021 | $19,818 +2.6% | $228,336 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $19,314 -2.1% | $226,644 -4.5% |
| 2019 | $19,737 -13.9% | $237,416 -16.7% |
| 2018 | $22,922 | $285,051 +2.4% |
| 2017 | $22,922 +5.7% | $278,397 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $21,690 +11.1% | $266,587 +6.9% |
| 2015 | $19,526 +2.4% | $249,310 +13.1% |
| 2014 | $19,067 +2.3% | $220,368 -0.2% |
| 2012 | $18,630 +3% | $220,810 -18% |
| 2011 | $18,096 -15.8% | $269,294 -11.9% |
| 2010 | $21,479 +4.7% | $305,625 -5.3% |
| 2009 | $20,516 +4.1% | $322,560 +3.1% |
| 2008 | $19,716 +105.1% | $312,801 +5.7% |
| 2006 | $9,614 +11482.6% | $295,872 |
| 2005 | $83 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 60061
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Half Day School
- Middle: Daniel Wright Junior High School
- High: Adlai E Stevenson High School
- District: 103
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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