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Property Description
Exceptional opportunity on one of the most coveted locations in prime East Winnetka! Solidly-built and sunny 5+ bed , 4.1 bath home with unique floor plan and tons of charm - walk to beach, town, train and more. Beautiful boxwood garden with bluestone pathway and front patio welcome you home! The fresh kitchen with breakfast area features new quartz countertops, and has potential to be opened to the adjacent family room and dining room with large windows opening to the private back yard. A private first floor office or playroom space is possible in the alternate first floor bedroom. A fantastic expansive great room with vaulted ceilings, gorgeous stone wood-burning fireplace with massive windows features lofted sitting area/office is up a few steps. On the second floor you'll find 4 generous bedrooms, full hall bath, conveniently located laundry room, and large communal homework room or lounge with built-in cabinets and desks. Retreat to the tree top primary suite with a large sitting room/walk-in-closet and beautifully updated carrara marble primary bath. A great finished basement includes a large recreation room with wet bar and fireplace, exercise room, huge workroom / storage area, a full bath, plus a separate outdoor entrance to the basement. The easy indoor / outdoor living and entertaining encourages fun and play of all sorts year-round! With access to the beautiful bluestone patio, in-ground hot tub, gas firepit, and outdoor kitchen area with grill within the fully-fenced backyard just off of the main living area. Enjoy the heated brick paver driveway and attached heated 2-car garage with EV charger in the cold winter months. Don't miss this fabulous lifestyle home with potential to make your own updates in walk-to-all location!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 770 Prospect Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,725,000
- Taxes: $31,622 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12406715
- Added to Site: 177 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Hot Tub, Wet Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Beamed Ceilings
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement, Wood-Burning, Gas Log, Masonry
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Additional Information
- Equipment: Cable TV, Lawn Sprinkler, Air Purifier, Generator
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Hot Tub, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Lighting
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Heated Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Winnetka
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Sheridan Road to Humbolt, West on Humbolt to Prospect, North on Prospect to 770
School Information
- School District: 36
- Midd School District: 36
- Elementary School: Greeley Elementary School
- Middle School: Carleton W Washburne 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, Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick, Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Cedar
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Square Feet: 4,381
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1966
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 49 x 143 x 50 x 143
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Landscaped
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1966
- Tax Amount: $31,622
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5174150080000
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Schools
Schools serving 770 Prospect Ave
School Districts:Winnetka School District 36, New Trier Township High School District 203
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
The Skokie School 520 Glendale Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 5-6 | 0.8 mi |
Greeley Elementary School, Winnetka, IL 275 Fairview Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | K-4 | 1.2 mi |
Carleton W Washburne School 515 Hibbard Road, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 7-8 | 1 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 | 1.5 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 770 Prospect Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/21/2025
Sold
$1,725,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
770 Prospect Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 (MLS# 12406715) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,725,000 on July 21, 2025. Want to learn more about 770 Prospect 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.

