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$1,750,000 Contingent

  • For Sale
  • Contingent
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 5,145 Sq. Ft.
  • 3 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 days ago
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Discover refined luxury and exceptional privacy at 863 Bittersweet. Nestled on a one-acre wooded lot with mature trees, this beautifully updated brick and stone residence offers 5 bedrooms, 4.1 bathrooms, and timeless elegance throughout. Exceptional craftsmanship is evident from the moment you enter-gleaming hardwood floors, rich wainscoting, skylights, crown moldings, wood paneling, designer lighting, and elegant custom railings set the tone for sophisticated living. A beautifully appointed library with custom built-ins complements the formal dining room and spacious family room. The heart of the home is the chef's kitchen, featuring premium Thermador appliances, granite countertops, and a striking double-sided stone fireplace. The second floor hosts five large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom or Jack & Jill bathroom and walk-in closet. The luxurious primary suite offers a serene retreat with a tray ceiling, fireplace, and spa-like bath complete with heated floors, double sinks, soaking tub, and a large walk-in shower. The expansive finished basement provides multiple zones for recreation, fitness, media, and entertainment, including a stylish bar area with two wine coolers and a full spa bathroom. Additional features include a freshly painted interior, 3-car heated attached garage, slate patio, and professionally landscaped front and back yards. A zoned HVAC system ensures comfort year-round. Surrounded by natural beauty yet moments from everything, this home is perfectly located minutes from Lake Michigan, Chicago Botanic Garden, Ravinia Festival, Metra, top restaurants, boutiques, and situated within an award-winning school district 28! Luxury living at its finest in one of the North Shore's most desirable settings.

Full Property Details for 863 Bittersweet Dr

General

  • Price: $1,750,000
  • Taxes: $25,513 (2024)
  • Status: Contingent
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12540396
  • Updated: 1/13/2026
  • Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, E
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Master Bedroom
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Baths: Yes
  • Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Northbrook
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Northfield
  • Driving Directions: DUNDEE EAST OF WAUKEGAN TO BITTERSWEET SOUTH, AROUND THE BEND, THEN GO RIGHT ONTO THE PRIVATE ROAD

School Information

  • School District: 28
  • Elem School District: 28
  • Midd School District: 28
  • High School District: 225
  • Elementary School: Meadowbrook Elementary School
  • Middle School: Northbrook Junior High School
  • High School: Glenbrook North High School
  • Private School: Glenbrook North High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Zoned
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Const.: Brick, Stone
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Egress Window, Partial Exposure, Rec/Family Area, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 5,145
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2017

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.077
  • Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 167 x 267
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Wooded, Rear of Lot, Mature Trees
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 2006
  • Tax Amount: $25,513.5
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
  • Property ID: 4102001720000

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Schools serving 863 Bittersweet Dr

School Districts:Northbrook School District 28, Northfield Township High School District 225
NameGradesDistance
Meadowbrook Elementary School, Northbrook, IL
1600 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062
PK-50.7 mi
Northbrook Junior High School
1475 Maple Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062
6-80.9 mi
Glenbrook North High School
2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
9-122.1 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

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Price
Change
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1/05/2026
Listed
$1,750,000
129.36%
MLS
5/05/2016
Sold
$763,000
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Tax History for 863 Bittersweet Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$24,640
3%
$110,998
—
2022
$23,876
-24%
$110,998
-13%
2021
$31,246
2%
$128,193
—
2020
$30,673
3%
$128,193
-9%
2019
$29,778
-2%
$140,872
9%
2018
$30,336
3%
$129,349
—
2017
$29,554
8%
$129,349
—
2016
$27,263
2%
$129,349
12%
2015
$26,705
5%
$115,157
—
2014
$25,514
3%
$115,157
—
2013
$24,714
-7%
$115,157
-14%
2012
$26,448
—
$133,241
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863 Bittersweet Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062 (MLS# 12540396) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 863 Bittersweet Drive is currently listed for $1,750,000 and was received on January 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 863 Bittersweet Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Northbrook? You can browse all Northbrook real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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