Lovingly maintained by its original owners since it was custom built in 1977, this exceptional home reflects nearly five decades of pride of ownership and meticulous care. During construction, the owners enhanced the original floor plan by expanding the home three feet to the south, creating additional living space and a more spacious feel throughout. The home features four generously sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the second floor. The main level offers a welcoming living room, a comfortable family room complete with a wet bar, a bright kitchen with an eat-in dining area, a convenient mud room, and a dedicated office-providing plenty of space for both everyday living and entertaining. The finished basement offers outstanding versatility, featuring a large recreation area, an additional room ideal for a bedroom, exercise room, or hobby space, and abundant storage. The current second kitchen could easily be transformed into an art studio, craft room, workshop, or other creative space. Plumbing has already been roughed into the concrete floor, making the addition of a future bathroom simple and convenient. This home is loaded with valuable extras, including a whole-house generator, an epoxy-coated garage floor, and a built-in Murphy bed in one of the bedrooms, maximizing functionality and flexibility. Outside, you'll find a beautifully landscaped yard designed for relaxation and entertaining. The backyard features a large deck and a charming gazebo (with screens), creating the perfect setting for enjoying warm summer evenings, family gatherings, or peaceful mornings surrounded by nature. This is a rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully customized, exceptionally cared-for home that combines timeless quality, generous living space, and countless possibilities for its next owners.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
10,759 sq ftLot Size
$258Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jane Pickus• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Ted Pickus• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
North Shore, located between Evanston and Lake Forest, is a residential and lakeside Chicago neighborhood with leafy ravines and a shoreline park system. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Metra stations and village centers along Green Bay Road, where independent cafes, bookstores, and small galleries line walkable blocks. Writers Theatre and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts anchor the cultural calendar, while the Chicago Botanic Garden sets a seasonal rhythm just beyond the lakefront. Streets of brick Colonials, Tudors, and mid-century homes sit behind mature trees and stone walls. Lake Michigan beaches and the Green Bay Trail shape daily routines with long, linear outdoor corridors. Commuter rail and lakefront drives connect the area to downtown without changing its quiet, curated pace.
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Market insights
40 Fairview Ave · $799,000
SALE-TO-LIST
100.3%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$799,000
Median sale price in this area is $497,817. (38% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
14% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Walk-in closets
Built-in bookcases
Finished basement with recreation/family area and storage
Separate dining room
13 total rooms
Humidifier
Sump pump
Automatic lawn sprinkler
Generator
One fireplace with gas log and gas starter (in family room)
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms total
Master bedroom on second floor (with double sink in bath)
Three additional bedrooms on second floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Bathrooms feature separate shower, double sinks, and a bidet
Kitchen
Main kitchen with eating area, pantry closet and breakfast space
Second kitchen in basement
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry (in-unit)
Flooring
Hardwood floors in multiple main-level rooms
Carpet in bedrooms and some living spaces
Ceramic tile in laundry room
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Patio
Landscaped lot
Access to commuter train and interstate
Home design
Detached single-family home
Colonial model, 2 stories
Fee simple ownership
Built 41–50 years ago
Built before 1978
Parking
Attached heated 2-car garage with garage door opener
Asphalt driveway
2 total parking spaces
Construction
Brick exterior
Asphalt roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Water source: Lake Michigan
Public sewer and storm sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Community features include nearby park and curbs
Electricity and solar
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$18,107 (+11.4%)
$58,847 + $163,767
$222,614
2023
$16,252 (−0.2%)
$56,130 + $156,207
$212,337
2022
$16,288 (+6.1%)
$53,868 + $134,789
$188,657
2021
$15,349 (+4.0%)
$57,860 + $125,024
$182,884
2020
$14,763 (+2.3%)
$55,785 + $120,540
$176,325
2019
$14,430 (−17.3%)
$55,807 + $141,356
$197,163
2018
$17,442 (+1.6%)
$59,152 + $158,593
$217,745
2017
$17,164 (+2.9%)
$59,152 + $158,593
$217,745
2016
$16,678 (+2.2%)
$58,963 + $158,087
$217,050
2015
$16,326 (−6.9%)
$56,733 + $152,109
$208,842
2013
$17,541 (+2.5%)
$53,686 + $148,471
$202,157
2012
$17,108 (+2.8%)
$54,409 + $150,471
$204,880
2011
$16,650 (+12.1%)
$57,092 + $157,892
$214,984
2010
$14,855 (+5.0%)
$62,693 + $152,998
$215,691
2008
$14,146 (+6.9%)
$66,426 + $162,108
$228,534
2007
$13,233
$66,111 + $161,338
$227,449
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
83 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
10,790 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1977
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,098
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,098
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-32-318-022
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residence District
The R-1 Single-Family Residence District is intended to provide for a suburban environment of single family residences at the lowest density required in the Village. To protect the character of this district, all non-residential uses are prohibited except for Special Uses as permitted in Article 4.01-C.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Deerfield, IL • 60015
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 40 Fairview Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $635,000 and $851,515.
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