878 Writer Ct, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Home value
$1,032,400
$950,000 - $1.13M
$5,264/mo
Owner options
$5,264/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$5,264/mo
Rent Zestimate®
$8,068/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$8,068/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Jane Lee 847-295-0800,
RE/MAX Top Performers,
Grace Yu 847-749-6557,
RE/MAX Top Performers
Benjamin Lissner
Baird & Warner
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Foyer, Recreation Room, Eating Area, Bedroom 5, Game Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All), Bathroom (Full, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Den
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X20
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 855 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45X19
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full,Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,669
- Total interior livable area: 3,699 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,970
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
Lot
- Size: 8,890 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 74x115x72x132
- Features: Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 15162080490000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Central Vacuum, Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Synthetic Stucco, Stone
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $200 annually
Location
- Region: Vernon Hills
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $279/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $954,281
- Annual tax amount: $28,828
- Date on market: 6/19/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Sold | $1,032,000-6.2%$279/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 7/14/2026 | Contingent | $1,099,900$297/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/19/2026 | Price change | $1,099,900-4.3%$297/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $1,149,900-4.2%$311/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000+41.2%$324/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/1/2015 | Sold | $850,000-5.5%$230/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/6/2015 | Pending sale | $899,000$243/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner #08843231 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2015 | Listed for sale | $899,000$243/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner Real Estate #08843231 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2014 | Listing removed | $899,000$243/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner Real Estate #08673340 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2014 | Listed for sale | $899,000-7.8%$243/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner #08673340 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2006 | Sold | $975,000$264/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,294 +2.7% | $337,400 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $27,550 +12.7% | $318,062 +6% |
| 2022 | $24,454 +4.1% | $300,115 +11.4% |
| 2021 | $23,498 +2.7% | $269,324 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $22,875 +3% | $267,329 +0.4% |
| 2019 | $22,203 -6% | $266,344 -9.3% |
| 2018 | $23,618 | $293,523 +2.4% |
| 2017 | $23,618 +6% | $286,671 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $22,285 +3.1% | $274,510 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $21,615 +2.4% | $255,987 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $21,106 -0.4% | $243,301 -0.2% |
| 2012 | $21,194 +1.1% | $243,788 -11.9% |
| 2011 | $20,967 -4.3% | $276,670 -11.2% |
| 2010 | $21,907 +4.7% | $311,591 -5.3% |
| 2009 | $20,924 +4.1% | $328,856 +3.1% |
| 2008 | $20,108 +21207.8% | $318,907 +7.3% |
| 2006 | $94 +8.5% | $297,076 |
| 2005 | $87 | -- |
Neighborhood: 60061
Nearby homes
- $1,081,0005 bd-- ba3.5k sqft880 Writer Ct, Vernon Hills, IL 60061Off Market

- $1,114,3004 bd5 ba3.2k sqft876 Writer Ct, Vernon Hills, IL 60061Off Market
- $1,022,400-- bd5 ba3.1k sqft882 Writer Ct, Vernon Hills, IL 60061Off Market
- $1,125,0006 bd6 ba6.2k sqft874 Writer Ct, Vernon Hills, IL 60061For Sale

- $1,126,7005 bd5 ba5.5k sqft879 Writer Ct, Vernon Hills, IL 60061Off Market
- $1,097,9005 bd6 ba3.5k sqft877 Writer Ct, Vernon Hills, IL 60061Off Market
- $1,032,0004 bd5 ba3.1k sqft881 Writer Ct, Vernon Hills, IL 60061Off Market
- $3-- bd-- ba-- sqftWriter Ct, Vernon hills, IL 60061Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Half Day SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Daniel Wright Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 9/10Adlai E Stevenson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Laura B Sprague 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.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Vernon Hills
- 60061
- 878 Writer Ct