Date
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Price
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Source
9/13/2026
Listed
$1,649,000
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Property Description
Enjoy an East Winnetka lifestyle on a beautifully landscaped expansive .3 acre all brick home in an ideal location, only blocks to Tower Road beach, Hubbard Woods/Winnetka shops and restaurants, schools, parks, and train. This sophisticated Georgian offering a great circular floorplan, grandly scaled rooms filled with natural light, fabulous outdoor spaces with a fully fenced yard, and an attached 2+-car garage, is perfect for seamless everyday living and entertaining. The welcoming foyer with a gracious staircase centers the home and opens to a spacious sunny living room with a gas log fireplace and handsome mantel. A comfortable family room with custom built-ins and oversized windows has panoramic vistas of the grounds and mature trees.The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, a large island with table seating, and a sitting area for play or relaxation with access to a private patio to enjoy al fresco dining and outdoor living. The elegant dining room is ideal for any size gathering. Upstairs the private primary includes a renovated ensuite bath and a large cedar lined walk-in custom closet. 3 additional generously sized bedrooms share a beautifully renovated hall bath with a double sink. The basement with laundry has abundant storage and awaits your design ideas. Hardwood flooring is under all carpeting. This is a great opportunity for a timeless East Winnetka home in a walk-to-all location.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 870 Prospect Ave
General
- Price: $1,649,000
- Taxes: $25,455 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12745759
- Updated: 9/13/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Winnetka
- County: Cook
- Township: New Trier
- Driving Directions: Tower Road east to Prospect Aveneue south.
School Information
- School District: 36
- Elem School District: 36
- Midd School District: 36
- High School District: 203
- 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
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Georgian
- Architectural Style: Georgian
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Square Feet: 3,215
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1963
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 86 x 150
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1963
- Tax Amount: $25,455
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5174020250000
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Schools
Schools serving 870 Prospect Ave
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 | 1.4 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- | 2.3 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 1.7 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 870 Prospect Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 870 Prospect Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$24,465
—
$143,001
28%
2023
$24,465
6%
$111,495
—
2022
$22,991
-2%
$111,495
19%
2021
$23,418
-2%
$93,566
-3%
2020
$23,853
-3%
$96,501
-11%
2019
$24,492
13%
$108,459
16%
2018
$21,675
3%
$93,801
—
2017
$21,020
4%
$93,801
—
2016
$20,214
-1%
$93,801
9%
2015
$20,521
2%
$86,029
—
2014
$20,093
5%
$86,029
—
2013
$19,151
-10%
$86,029
-14%
2012
$21,347
—
$100,144
—
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870 Prospect Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 (MLS# 12745759) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 870 Prospect Avenue is currently listed for $1,649,000 and was received on September 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 870 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.