785 Locust Street, Winnetka, IL 60093 - Photo 1

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$985,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,224 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Estate-Owned Property in coveted Winnetka Location. Exceptional opportunity on a 9,000 sq ft lot (60 x 150) in one of Winnetka's most desirable neighborhoods. This home offers incredible potential. Renovate. Expand. Build new....up to approx. 3,600 sq ft (per current Village guidelines, to be confirmed by buyer). Ideal for downsizing or growing family...bring your ideas and plans and lets go! Make no mistake....this home needs it all, but the end result could be an enchanting bigger-than-it-looks cottage ready for another hundred years. Estate sale - property conveyed strictly as-is. Outstanding location: Close to Metra, downtown Winnetka, Lake Michigan, parks, trails, and shopping. Top-rated schools. This is a rare chance to build or reimagine in a premier North Shore setting! These sort of opportunities grow more and more rare by the day. *Current survey and required BMO rider are in additional info.*

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 785 Locust St

General

Sold For: $985,000
Taxes: $14,793 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12489126
Added to Site: 99 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: Winnetka
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Green Bay Rd to to Westmoor Rd west to Locust north

School Information

School District: 36
Midd School District: 36
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: Window Unit(s)
Heating Type: Oil

Utilities

Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Cottage
Construction: Frame
Exterior Const.: Frame
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Square Feet: 1,224
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1911
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 60 x 150

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1911
Tax Amount: $14,793
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Special Conditions: Exceptions-Call List Office
Property ID: 5173110040000

Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Schools

Schools serving 785 Locust St

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	0.2 mi
The Skokie School 520 Glendale Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093	5-6	0.6 mi
Carleton W Washburne School 515 Hibbard Road, Winnetka, IL 60093	7-8	0.7 mi
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093	9-	2 mi
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093	10-12	1.7 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 785 Locust St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/20/2025

Sold

$985,000

12.06%

MLS

10/09/2025

Listed

$879,000

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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.

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785 Locust Street, Winnetka, IL 60093 (MLS# 12489126) is a Single Family property that was sold at $985,000 on November 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 785 Locust Street? 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.

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