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478 Sunset RD Winnetka, IL 60093
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,750,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,364 sqft
Price per Sqft $520
MLS Listing ID 12629591
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1937
Annual Tax Amount $28,469
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.270 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
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.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Area Winnetka
Interior
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Log
Exterior
Exterior Feature Roof Deck
Garage Spaces 2.0
Roof Type Slate
Building
Building Description Stone, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan, Public
Structure Type Stone
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Greeley Elementary School
Middle Schools The Skokie School
High Schools New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
School District 36 , 36, 203
Others
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Bought with Julia Seitchik of Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

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