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Property Description
Beautifully renovated lannon stone luxury residence steps from town, train and the lake. Enter through the grand center hall that leads to both the dining room with floor to ceiling windows and an inviting living room with wood burning fireplace and views of the lush yard. The renovated Chef's kitchen features custom cabinets, high-end appliances including a La Cornue range, double oven, beverage fridge, soapstone counters and a butcher block island with prep sink as well as a second stairway to the 2nd floor. The first floor is complemented by the perfect game room leading to a back patio and dramatically decorated library/office offering a perfect retreat that opens to a patio overlooking the expansive 6/10+ acre lot. Ascend to the second floor, where a beautiful brand new primary spa suite with soaking tub, separate shower, a spacious walk-in closet and a walk out deck. Three additional bedrooms, two sharing a Jack and Jill renovated bath, and one with a 2nd private renovated en-suite bath complete the second-floor living space. The third floor offers versatile updated finished space with a 5th bedroom, ideal for an additional office along with a family room and additional storage rooms. The beautifully renovated lower level space is perfect for family entertaining around the custom built-in bar space and wood-burning fireplace in the recreational room. Additional exercise room/play area, work room, wine closet, ample storage, updated powder room, and all new laundry area. The lush property boasts an expansive lawn with stone patios, outdoor fireplace complemented by a charming decorated gazebo screened porch with electric, a new shed. The 2-car attached and heated garage with new epoxy floors. Two new double exterior doors. New fireplace liners, flood control, 2 electrical panels, 2 new sump pumps with battery back ups, updated boiler auto-feeder and steam traps, Space Pac & 2 heat and A/C splits for the 3rd floor & basement water heater. New outdoor fireplace, shed, flagstone walkways, patio extensions, redwood fence, exterior lights, sprinkler system, copper gutters and asphalt driveway - all new. This home has been well maintained, updated and ready to move right in!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 205 Scott Ave
General
- Price: $2,850,000
- Taxes: $34,868 (2023)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12503772
- Updated: 12/31/2025
- Added to Site: 77 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler, Backup Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Roof Deck
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached
Location
- Area: Winnetka
- County: Cook
- Township: New Trier
- Driving Directions: Tower Road to Old Green Bay; North to Scott; East to home
School Information
- School District: 36
- Elem School District: 36
- Midd School District: 36
- High School District: 203
- Elementary School: Hubbard Woods Elementary School
- Middle School: The Skokie School
- High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- Private School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Small Duct High Velocity
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Stone
- Exterior Const.: Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Roof: Tile
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 6,162
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1933
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2014
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.6447
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 145 x 73 x 200 x 55 x 229
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Landscaped
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1933
- Tax Amount: $34,868
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5171040190000
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Schools
Schools serving 205 Scott Ave
School Districts:Winnetka School District 36, New Trier Township High School District 203
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hubbard Woods Elementary School 1110 Chatfield Road, Winnetka, IL 60093 | K-4 | 0.5 mi |
The Skokie School 520 Glendale Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 5-6 | 1.2 mi |
Carleton W Washburne School 515 Hibbard Road, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 7-8 | 1.2 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 2.5 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 2.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 205 Scott Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/31/2025
Listed
$2,850,000
101.41%
MLS
10/07/2019
Sold
$1,415,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 205 Scott Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$34,868
10%
$146,100
3%
2022
$31,713
-2%
$141,500
16%
2021
$32,373
2%
$121,859
—
2020
$31,604
2%
$121,859
-7%
2019
$30,965
3%
$131,032
5%
2018
$30,099
3%
$124,512
—
2017
$29,235
-4%
$124,512
-8%
2016
$30,373
11%
$135,297
23%
2015
$27,244
-5%
$109,977
-7%
2014
$28,648
5%
$118,096
—
2013
$27,225
-15%
$118,096
-19%
2012
$32,007
—
$145,438
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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205 Scott Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 (MLS# 12503772) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 205 Scott Avenue is currently listed for $2,850,000 and was received on October 31, 2025. Want to learn more about 205 Scott Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Winnetka? You can browse all Winnetka real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

