Architecturally significant and beautifully preserved, this exceptional Roy Binkley-designed Mid-Century Modern residence is set on 1.3 private, wooded acres, offering a rare blend of design pedigree, modern updates, and flexible living spaces. Defined by soaring ceilings, dramatic walls of glass, and Binkley's signature integration of architecture and nature, the home is rich in texture, form, and function. Thoughtfully designed for primarily one-level living, the residence includes a fully integrated private suite with its own entrance, kitchenette, office, and sitting room-ideal for guests, multigenerational living, an au pair, or a private work-from-home retreat. Expansive windows frame breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape from nearly every room, creating the sensation of living among the treetops. The walk-out lower level offers additional living and recreation space, perfect for a fitness studio, media room, or teen retreat, all with serene views of the property. Significant improvements include a new roof and skylights (2025), along with beautifully expanded primary and second-floor baths. Freshly painted inside and out, this meticulously maintained home is truly move-in ready. A rare opportunity to own a timeless architectural gem where every angle reveals a new perspective and every room celebrates the beauty of its natural surroundings. Adjacent to Waveland Park.
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
550 S Green Bay Rd · $1,695,000
SALE-TO-LIST
100.3%
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LIST PRICE
$1,695,000
Median sale price in this area is $497,817. (71% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
12 total rooms
Partially finished, walk-out basement
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms (one on the main level and others on main and second floors)
Master bedroom on the main level with a full bath
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen on the main level
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room (12 x 8)
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in the living room
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Private lot with mature trees and landscaping (lot dimensions 180 x 333)
Deck (26 x 10)
School bus service
Home design
Detached single-family home
2-story design
Fee-simple ownership
Parking
Attached garage (garage owned) with 2 garage spaces
Two total parking spaces
Gravel parking area
Construction
Cedar construction
Shake roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built approximately 61–70 years ago
Built before 1978
Utilities
Water from Lake Michigan and public supply
Public sewer and storm sewer
200+ amp electrical service
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Other
Parcel number 16043020100000
Directions: Green Bay Rd south of Westleigh
Electricity and solar
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