188 Forest Street, Winnetka, IL 60093

$1,649,000 Asking Price

5 beds
5 baths
Built in 1992

A Picture Perfect All-American beauty in desirable Winnetka Location! Meticulously maintained and loved - this TURNKEY home boasts incredible millwork, hardwood floors throughout, a perfect layout on all three floors and incredibly manicured grounds! A fabulous foyer with breadth and gorgeous staircase welcomes you into the home. Entertainer's will love the expansive living room with a statement fireplace great to host large gatherings and beautiful french doors leading to the lush backyard full of perennials - perfect indoor/outdoor living. The elegant dining room is separate and opens to the kitchen. A beautiful wood paneled family room with great built-ins is in the center of the home - all part of great circular flow on the first floor. The updated kitchen is perfect for the discerning cook - Wolf Pro Style 6-burner range, Miele oven, SubZero, Bosch dishwasher, warming drawer, island with seating and eat-in area - all with sight lines to the yard and deck. Escape to the oversized primary suite - great natural light, ensuite bathroom and an extra room currently being used as an office - do whatever you like this with this bonus space! Three other generous bedrooms all with nice sized closets - share two, renovated, white hallway baths. The finished lower level offers a private guest suite with a full bath as well a spacious rec room with floor to ceiling built-ins and a desk area - this space offers great versatility. Laundry room and two large storage rooms. In the winter you will love the 2-car attached garage and mud room! A short walk to schools, downtown Winnetka shops, restaurants, parks and the train. Hard to find a home so pristine - just bring your toothbrush! Ask for the list of improvements. A MUST SEE!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Paneling
Rooms:
Eating Area, Deck, Foyer, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Bedroom 5, Storage
Dining:
Separate
Basement:
Full, English
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 2
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Wood Siding
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
2 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
36
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
05213000490000

Utilities

Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.25% ON 1ST MLN AND 1.75% ON THE BALANCE - $495

This listing courtesy of:
@properties Christie's International Real Estate, Megan Mawicke Bradley

About Winnetka, IL

Housing

Number of Units
6,898
Median Home Value
$904,442
Median Rent
$1,530

10.08% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.72% are vacant.

Commute

Car
33.15%
Public Transportation
10.54%
Walk to Work
1.29%
Work from Home
53.94%
Other
0.95%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
19,003
Median Age
43.90
Median Household Size
3.06

Education

High School
3.88%
Associate’s Degree
2.29%
Bachelor’s Degree
40.77%
Graduate Degree
44.59%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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