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1240 Tower Road

Winnetka, IL 60093

6 beds
5 baths
5,065 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$250 per sqft
1903 build
– on site

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WELCOME HOME to this distinctive, architectural featured home that was one of the first homes built in Hubbard Woods! Situated on almost half an acre, the stately curb appeal welcomes you inside to the charm of the first floor with open, circular floor plan of Living, Hearth and Dining Rooms leading to an expansive screened back Porch with parallel Decks overlooking the lush, private Yard. The large Kitchen with separate Breakfast Room is adjacent to Powder Room and huge Family Room - perfect for creating family and entertaining memories. The gracious staircase leads to a second floor with 5 generously sized Bedrooms (including Primary Suite), 3 Baths, built-ins, linen closets and Laundry Room, as well as the third floor with a versatile 6th Bedroom, full Bath and Storage Room galore! If that is not enough, there is a dry basement with Recreation Room, Woodworker/Hobbyist Room, Storage and much more. The home has a 3-story addition (1995) with recent improvements of an exterior sprinkler system, Kitchen subway tile backsplash, quartz counters and new SS appliances (2017), second floor updated Baths, boiler (2020) and spacepak A/C (2022). A VERY SPECIAL GEM...

Listing courtesy of MRED / Coldwell Banker Realty as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11833527 —

The Building

Year Built:

1903
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Full
Exterior Features:

Deck, Roof Deck, Porch Screened, Dog Run
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

5065
Total SqFt:

6796
Main SqFt:

2032
Upper SqFt:

3033
Basement SqFt:

1731
Living Area Source:

Other

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Office, Recreation Room, Workshop, Utility Room-Lower Level
Rooms Total:

15
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Beamed Ceilings, Some Carpeting, Special Millwork
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Location:

Living Room,Master Bedroom

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

5065

Location

Directions:

South on Auburn off of Tower, just east of Hibbard.
Location:

3930
Location:

6147

The Property

Parcel Number:

05173000540000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Dimensions:

152 X 143.31
Lot Size Acres:

0.484
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2021
Tax Annual Amount:

28254.92

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6
Bedrooms Possible:

6

Baths

Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Radiator(s)
Cooling:

Space Pac

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Lake Michigan, Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Gas Cooktop

Schools

Elementary School:

Hubbard Woods Elementary School
Elementary School District:

36
Middle Or Junior School:

Carleton W Washburne School
Middle Or Junior School District:

36
High School:

New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
High School District:

203

The Community

Community Features:

Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2.5
Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2.5
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Utility Costs

$275/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
2/1/24 Feb 1, 2024	Sold	MRED	$1,270,000	-7.6%
12/8/23 Dec 8, 2023	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$1,375,000
7/17/23 Jul 17, 2023	Listed / Active	MRED	$1,375,000

House Sold on 2/1/2024

$1,270,000

Listing provided by broker:

Vicki Nelson

Coldwell Banker Realty

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1240 Tower Road

Winnetka, IL 60093