478 Sunset Road, Winnetka, IL 60093 - Photo 1

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$1,750,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
3,364 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

They don't build them like this anymore, but they should! This solidly built custom Hemphill home is ideally located in sought-after East Winnetka and offers timeless character, quality craftsmanship, and thoughtful updates. Built in 1936 with exceptional materials and lovingly maintained by only two owners, this home combines classic elegance with modern comfort. The spacious living room features decorative plaster crown molding, a gas-log fireplace, and built-in cabinetry, while the formal dining room showcases equally impressive molding and elegant wainscoting. The kitchen is appointed with high-end appliances, beautiful wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and an eating area. A welcoming family room overlooks the expansive fenced backyard and slate patio. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms each offer walk-in closets. The second level also includes an updated primary bath, a hall bath, and an en-suite bath, along with a large cedar closet and a deck overlooking the backyard. The basement offers exceptional additional space with four separate rooms: a recreation room with wood-burning fireplace, a work/hobby room, a "canning"/storage room, and a utility area with laundry. Direct access to the oversized attached two-car garage adds convenience. Set on a wide lot, 478 Sunset offers a wonderful floor plan just a few blocks from parks, schools, beaches, the train, and more.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 478 Sunset Rd

General

Sold For: $1,750,000
Taxes: $28,469 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12629591

Interior

Interior Features: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Wood-Burning, Gas Log
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Water Softener
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

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: Heated Garage, Garage, Yes, Attached

Location

Area: Winnetka
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Sheridan Rd to Elder. West on Elder, take first left onto Essex. Essex to Sunset, West on Sunset to house.

School Information

School District: 36
Midd School District: 36
Elementary School: Greeley 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: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

Construction: Stone
Exterior Const.: Stone
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full, Walk-Out Access
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Slate
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 3,364
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1937
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 75.38 x 156.39

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1937
Tax Amount: $28,469.99
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Property ID: 5213200020000

Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

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Schools

Schools serving 478 Sunset Rd

School Districts:Winnetka School District 36, New Trier Township High School District 203

Name	Grades	Distance
Greeley Elementary School, Winnetka, IL 275 Fairview Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093	K-4	0.2 mi
Carleton W Washburne School 515 Hibbard Road, Winnetka, IL 60093	7-8	1.6 mi
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093	9-	2.2 mi
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093	10-12	0.2 mi

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