A rare opportunity to own this late mid-century, contemporary home build in 1989 and designed by renowned architect J. Marion Gutnayer! Located in highly sought-after New Trier District and overlooking the Harms Forest Preserve this striking, two-story home offers over 3,400 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space where art, architecture and lifestyle seamlessly converge. From the moment you enter you are greeted by dramatic volumes, expansive windows and curated interiors. Every space has been intentionally crafted, blending modernist architecture with warm, textured elements to create a unique living experience. The heart of the home is the dramatic, two-story, spacious kitchen featuring light oak cabinetry with elegant hardware, marble floors, sleek black & warm beige granite countertops and substantial center island with cooktop. Generous floor to ceiling windows and a dramatic chandelier bathes the space in natural light, while the thoughtful layout includes a breakfast bar with seating & table space as well. High-end stainless-steel appliances, including a 6 Burner Russel Commercial Range, Thermador double ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator. This inviting kitchen seamlessly connects to the separate dining room, the versatile main-floor living areas, and opens to the outdoors, ideal for entertaining. The flexible main floor offers a luxurious powder room, three distinct sitting areas that can be tailored precisely to how you live, work and entertain, floor-to-ceiling windows, gas fireplace with sleek marble surround, built-in wall unit designed with lacquer lines, glass shelving & built-in bar with sink, fully set up and ready for effortless entertaining. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite with large walk-in closet is crowned by a luxurious spa-like bathroom, with an oversized black marble Jacuzzi, floor to ceiling mirrored walls, double vanity and a separate shower. Just off the primary bedroom, a large, private terrace offers a stylish extension of the home perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or unwinding in the evening while watching the sun set over the forest preserve. Two additional, generously sized bedrooms and an elegant, shared bath with expansive vanity featuring dark, contemporary cabinetry, beige countertop and a luxurious, walk-in shower finished in a neutral-tone stone tiles & mosaic with a built-in bench. The fully finished basement features custom built-in cabinetry and a generously proportioned space that can be used for relaxation, entertaining or 4th bedroom. The outdoors is equally exquisite and offers three distinct outdoor sitting areas seamlessly integrated with a serene English perennial garden that offers both beauty and privacy with ornamental grasses, tricolour beech, Japanese maple and lush hydrangeas. Furnishings may also be available for purchase, offering a turnkey, designer-curated home! Updates include: New TPO roof and gutters with guards-2023; New sump pump-2024; New wood siding-2021; New garage door and belted motor-2021; New Furnace blower on 2nd furnace-2025
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$336Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Deborah Hepburn• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Mihaela Nistor• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Marlene Rubenstein• Baird & Warner
Bought with Jacquelyn Rodriguez• Baird & Warner Highland Park
Est. $3,401 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 941 Harms Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 1, 2026
Sold
$1,170,000
$336/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12374893
Jan 31, 2026
Listing Removed
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May 27, 2025
Listed (Active)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12297262
May 24, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jul 19, 1990
Sold
$495,000
$142/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 2, 1988
Sold
$67,500
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,380 (+5.1%)
$13,993 + $57,006
$70,999
2022
$13,682 (−18.3%)
$13,993 + $57,006
$70,999
2021
$16,755 (+10.0%)
$10,057 + $75,398
$85,455
2020
$15,234 (+33.6%)
$10,057 + $75,398
$85,455
2019
$11,406 (−5.6%)
$10,057 + $83,850
$93,907
2018
$12,079 (−24.5%)
$8,308 + $69,141
$77,449
2017
$15,988 (+3.8%)
$8,308 + $69,141
$77,449
2016
$15,407 (+8.3%)
$8,308 + $69,141
$77,449
2015
$14,232 (+1.9%)
$6,778 + $57,007
$63,785
2014
$13,967 (+4.7%)
$6,778 + $57,007
$63,785
2013
$13,334 (−13.6%)
$6,778 + $57,007
$63,785
2012
$15,438 (+3.5%)
$7,652 + $70,583
$78,235
2011
$14,921 (+8.2%)
$7,652 + $70,583
$78,235
2010
$13,793 (+43.7%)
$7,652 + $70,583
$78,235
2009
$9,600 (+4.5%)
$7,871 + $90,814
$98,685
2008
$9,186 (−29.8%)
$12,594 + $91,284
$103,878
2007
$13,078
$12,594 + $91,284
$103,878
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,746 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,480
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
05313000530000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 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.