Nestled in the heart of the coveted Skokie Heights neighborhood of Glencoe, on .54 acres, this extraordinary 7 bedroom/6.2 bath home blends timeless elegance with modern luxury. Surrounded by architecturally distinctive homes, tree-lined sidewalks, and impeccably manicured landscapes, this is a rare opportunity to own a home designed equally for entertaining and exceptional everyday living. The floor plan is truly flexible offering three separate primary suites for multigenerational living, long-term guests, au pair, or multiple work from home options. The expansive living space can also be customized to the way you live. Whether you like to keep things casual with a family room in the kitchen, billiards room off the living room, need rooms to accommodate your hobbies or prefer more formal spaces for entertaining, this home can help your life work better. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen appointed with a premium Capital six-burner gas range with integrated griddle and double ovens, is designed to satisfy the passionate home cook and also looks gorgeous for entertaining. Adjacent gathering spaces flow beautifully throughout the home, including an expansive living room framed by custom built-in shelving, inviting window seats, and a stunning fireplace that anchors the space. The second floor primary suite offers a luxurious spa-like bathroom, a huge walk-in closet, a decorative fireplace, and high vaulted beamed ceiling. Hardwood flooring, attention to detail, beadboard and wood trim and custom built ins are throughout the home. The finished lower level offers exceptional versatility with additional recreation space including a dedicated screening/theater space currently configured as a gym as well as a lower level 1/2 bath. There is also substantial unfinished storage rarely found in today's homes. A mudroom off the newly refinished 2-car garage and dual laundry rooms on both the second floor and lower level add convenience, while thoughtful infrastructure includes four-zone HVAC, newer furnace, air conditioning, tankless water heater, roof, windows and siding all 2015 and beyond. Outdoors, mature landscaping creates a private garden sanctuary with gracious patio, hot tub (2023) and outdoor speaker system, accented by spectacular white hydrangeas that set the stage for effortless summer entertaining. Perfectly positioned within close proximity to West School, the Takiff Center, downtown Glencoe, and the Metra train, this residence and neighborhood offers an unmatched North Shore lifestyle where luxury, community, and convenience converge.
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
1087 Bluff Rd · $2,295,000
SALE-TO-LIST
101.7%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,295,000
Median sale price in this area is $425,320. (81% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
12% 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
1st floor bedroom and 1st floor full bath
Built-in features
Walk-in closets
Finished full basement
Unfinished attic
Separate dining room
Multiple laundry locations including upper level and basement laundry sink
Three wood-burning fireplaces (living room, master bedroom, basement)
Bedrooms
7 bedrooms total
Master bedroom on second floor with full bath, double sink, tub and separate shower
Additional bedroom locations include main and second levels
Bathrooms
6 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms
Bathrooms feature whirlpool, separate shower, double sinks, and full-body spray shower
Kitchen
Updated kitchen with island, breakfast room and custom cabinetry
Eating area / table space
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in basement and upper level; includes sink
Humidifier, sump pump, and sprinkler system
Flooring
Hardwood flooring throughout primary living areas
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Forced air and radiant floor heating
Central air conditioning with zoned controls
Exterior features
Patio
Fenced yard
Cul-de-sac lot
Mature landscaping implied by sprinkler system
Home design
Detached single-family home
2 stories
Rehab completed in 2015
Built approximately 71–80 years ago
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Attached garage (garage owned) with 2 garage spaces
Total 2 parking spaces
Garage door opener
Asphalt and brick circular driveway
Security
No specific security equipment listed
Construction
Cedar and stone construction
Asphalt roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Approximately 6,239 total finished/unfinished square feet (per assessor)
Utilities
Water source: Lake Michigan
Public sewer
HOA & community
Annual association fee of $250 (includes other items)
Financial info
Special service area: No
Other
Commuter-friendly: school bus service, commuter bus and commuter train access
Located in Glencoe (New Trier township)
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
The single family districts provide for a limited range of housing densities consistent with the Village's established residential neighborhoods. The R-A District allows for lower density residential use and larger lot sizes. The R-B and R-C Districts allow for somewhat higher density residential use and smaller lot sizes.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Golf related
Communications tower
Park & open space
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 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Glencoe, IL • 60022
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1087 Bluff Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $856,500 and $3,575,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $857K to $3.6M.