Build new or renovate this prime 1/3-acre lot in sought-after East Glenview, directly across from Harms Woods Forest Preserve and the North Branch Trail. Located in top-rated Wilmette schools-Romona Elementary (District 39) and New Trier High School (District 203)-this property offers a rare opportunity for new construction or a rehab. Existing home and in-ground pool require significant renovation, presenting endless potential to create your custom dream home. Copper water line already in place; survey available. The Village of Glenview confirms a maximum building size of 5,230 sq ft OR 5,507 sq. ft. impervious lot coverage (ILC) which includes all building and pavement footprints that are not grass.(The water surface of an in-ground pool, wood decks with semi-permeable membranes beneath and gravel surfaces do not count toward ILC.) Existing home has all 3-4 bedrooms upstairs with an expanded family room off the eat-in kitchen. Unbeatable location near I-94, Metra, Loyola Academy, Old Orchard Mall, parks, dining, and more. Enjoy lower Glenview taxes with access to premier Wilmette schools - a highly desirable combination. Property is occupied- please do not walk the lot without prior approval. Lot is zoned for one home only. Floor plans available A preliminary general contractor proposal & budget overview for this farmhouse to be totally rehabbed is available.
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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Offer insights
933 Harms Rd · $639,900
$669K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $669K+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
101.2%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$639,900
Median list price in this area is $396,433. (38% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Separate dining room
Full unfinished basement
Full attic with pull-down stairs
Decorative fireplace in the living room
10 total rooms
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (master bedroom on second level; other bedrooms on second level)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Kitchen with eating area/table space, pantry closet, and breakfast room
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry in-unit
Washer and dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Steam/radiator heating
Wall cooling units
Exterior features
In-ground pool
Deck and patio
Fenced yard with wood fencing
Mature trees
Sidewalks, street lights, and paved streets
Home design
Detached single-family home
2-story home
Fee simple ownership
Property is over 100 years old
Built before 1978
Parking
1 parking space
Asphalt driveway; additional unspecified parking
Construction
Wood siding
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Water source: Lake Michigan
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Financial info
Tax exemptions: Homeowner and Senior
Other
Parcel number 05313000520000
Electricity and solar
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Build new or renovate on this prime 1/3-acre lot in sought-after East Glenview, directly across from Harms Woods Forest Preserve and the North Branch Trail. Located in top-rated Wilmette schools-Romona Elementary (District 39) and New Trier High School (District 203)-this property offers a rare opportunity for new construction or a full gut rehab. Existing home and in-ground pool require significant renovation, presenting endless potential to create your custom dream home. Copper water line already in place; survey available. The Village of Glenview confirms a maximum building size of 5,230 sq ft OR 5,507 sq. ft. impervious lot coverage (ILC) which includes all building and pavement footprints that are not grass.(The water surface of an in-ground pool, wood decks with semi-permeable membranes beneath and gravel surfaces do not count toward ILC.) Unbeatable location near I-94, Metra, Loyola Academy, Old Orchard Mall, parks, dining, and more. Enjoy lower Glenview taxes with access to premier Wilmette schools-a highly desirable combination. Property is occupied- please do not walk the lot without prior approval. Lot is zoned for one home only.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12641675
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Public Records
Mar 2, 1988
Sold
$67,500
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,748 (+5.2%)
$23,787 + $35,311
$59,098
2022
$11,171 (+1.0%)
$23,787 + $35,311
$59,098
2021
$11,058 (+1.5%)
$17,097 + $32,660
$49,757
2020
$10,894 (+2.5%)
$17,097 + $32,660
$49,757
2019
$10,628 (+5.6%)
$17,097 + $37,582
$54,679
2018
$10,060 (+3.1%)
$14,123 + $35,494
$49,617
2017
$9,754 (−2.9%)
$14,123 + $35,494
$49,617
2016
$10,042 (+7.2%)
$14,123 + $37,845
$51,968
2015
$9,368 (−9.0%)
$11,521 + $32,004
$43,525
2014
$10,300 (+2.9%)
$11,521 + $34,838
$46,359
2013
$10,009 (−4.0%)
$11,521 + $35,606
$47,127
2012
$10,426 (−0.2%)
$13,008 + $39,435
$52,443
2011
$10,452 (−3.2%)
$13,008 + $39,435
$52,443
2010
$10,797 (+0.7%)
$13,008 + $42,542
$55,550
2009
$10,725 (+63.3%)
$13,380 + $59,320
$72,700
2008
$6,569 (+5.2%)
$21,408 + $55,118
$76,526
2007
$6,243
$21,408 + $55,118
$76,526
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
2,286
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,286
Year built
1903
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
05313000520000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.
R-5
Residential District
A district designed for single-family dwellings at a density not exceeding five dwelling units per acre, specifically not less than 8,712 square feet per dwelling unit.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
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
0% 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
Glenview, IL • 60025
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
70/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 933 Harms Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $700,000 and $915,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $700K to $915K.