This home's estimate is 23.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.14M) of 5 comparable homes.
Search- Overview
- Sale & tax history
- Property details
- Neighborhood
- Climate
975 WHIGAM Rd, Riverwoods, IL 60015
About this home
Welcome to your own private oasis, just minutes from everything! With picturesque views from almost every room, you won't want to miss this architecturally stunning retreat nestled on lush wooded acreage and discretely positioned at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams soar 15-25 feet high throughout most of this spacious 6250 sq. ft. home. With a continuous and inviting flow, this one of-a-kind ranch style custom home is well suited for family, entertaining, working/studying from home or simply relaxing. Walls of windows, antique reclaimed brick, hand-made tiles and custom finishes using natural materials lend an understated ease to the home's style which has designed to fit harmoniously with the beautiful surroundings. The gourmet kitchen which boasts custom cabinets, granite counter tops/island, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and other high-end appliances opens to the sun-filled Family Room with a two-sided wood burning fireplace and views/access to the outdoor stone patio, green lawn and surrounding wooded area. The private and spacious first floor Master Bedroom features vaulted ceilings, skylights, a walk-in closet and a luxuriously upgraded Master Bath complete with travertine floors and a frameless shower. A custom designed cantilevered staircase with bronze tempered glass leads to the second level featuring two large Bedrooms. The North Shore's award-winning schools, sport facilities, numerous private and public country clubs, golf courses, tennis courts, dining and shopping opportunities are just minutes away. Walk, bike or drive to nearby Ryerson Forest Preserve offering over 6 miles of trails that wind through the forest to the quiet Des Plaines River. 3 miles to Deerfield Train Station; 17 miles (~20 min) to O'Hare Airport; Minutes to I-94 and I-294 Expressways. Deerfield School District: Wilmot Elementary; Caruso Middle School; Deerfield High School. Undeveloped acreage supports additional amenities or future expansion. Zoned 2 acres. New Asphalt Driveway (2020); New Furnace, Water Heater & Well Pump (2019), New Roof (2015). With 13 rooms and enticing outdoor spaces, no description quite does this open concept custom home justice. We invite you to tour this home in person. Motivated Seller.
Redfin Estimate
Earn from this home
List your home with Redfin and save $7,017
Get cash now or lower your monthly rate
List your home for rent
Market trends in 60015, IL
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
0 days MoM
- REDFIN OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 2PM
See all
Provided by Redfin
Sale history for 975 WHIGAM Rd
$144/sq ft
$159/sq ft
Tax history for 975 WHIGAM Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Cars: 2
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Parking
- Garage Door Opener(s)
- Attached Garage
- Garage On-Site
- Owned Garage
- Asphalt Driveway, Side Driveway
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 4
- # of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
- Master Bedroom Information
- Size: 20X15
- On Main Level
- Carpet Flooring
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Size: 20X14
- On Main Level
- Carpet Flooring
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Size: 20X12
- On 2nd Level
- Carpet Flooring
- Bedroom #4 Information
- Size: 20X12
- On 2nd Level
- Carpet Flooring
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 3
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- Master Bath
- Separate Shower, Double Sink
- Living Room Information
- Size: 20X18
- On Main Level
- Carpet Flooring
- Family Room Information
- Size: 20X17
- On Main Level
- Carpet Flooring
- Dining Room Information
- Separate Dining Room
- Size: 22X18
- On Main Level
- Carpet Flooring
- Kitchen Information
- Size: 30X15
- Eating Area (Table Space), Island, Pantry (Butler)
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Laundry Room Information
- Size: 15X8
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Additional Rooms Information
- Great Room, Office, Recreation Room, Foyer, Workroom, Utility Room-Lower Level, Gallery, Breakfast Room
- Partial Basement
- Finished Basement
- Additional Room #1 Information
- Great Room
- Size: 46X20
- On Main Level
- Carpet Flooring
- Additional Room #2 Information
- Office
- Size: 14X12
- On Lower Level
- Travertine
- Additional Room #3 Information
- Recreation Room
- Size: 26X18
- On Lower Level
- Travertine
- Additional Room #4 Information
- Foyer
- Size: 10X22
- On Main Level
- Terracotta Flooring
- Additional Room #5 Information
- Work Room
- Size: 13X19
- On Lower Level
- Additional Room #6 Information
- Utility Room-Lower Level
- Size: 11X17
- On Lower Level
- Additional Room #7 Information
- Gallery
- Size: 15X19
- On Main Level
- Additional Room #8 Information
- Breakfast Room
- Size: 13X10
- On Main Level
- Equipment
- Double Oven, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Humidifier, Water Softener (Owned), Cable TV, Security System, Intercom, Ceiling Fan, Attic Exhaust Fan, Sump Pump
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- In Family Room, In Living Room, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)
- See-Through/Multi-Sided, Wood Burning, Electric, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
- Interior Features
- Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom
- Heating & Cooling
- Forced Air Heating, Zoned Heating
- Central Air Conditioning, Zoned Air Conditioning
Exterior
- Building Information
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Built Before 1978
- Age: 41-50 Years
- Cedar Exterior
- Concrete Foundation
- Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)
- Property Features
- Patio
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 348X199
- 1.0-1.99 Acres
- Cul-de-Sac, Irregular, Wooded
- Property Information
- # of Rooms: 13
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
- Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
- Model: CUSTOM
- Parcel Identification Number: 15253010300000
Financial
- Financial Information
- Tax: $22,475.36
- Tax Year: 2018
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
- Special Service Area: N
- Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water: Lake Michigan, Well (Private)
- Sewer (Public)
- 200+ Amp Service
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School: Wilmot Elementary School
- Elementary School District: 109
- Junior High: Charles J Caruso Middle School
- Junior High District: 109
- High School: Deerfield High School
- High School District: 113
- Location Information
- Township: Vernon
- Corporate Limits: Riverwoods
- Directions: DEERFIELD RD W. OF PORTWINE TO HOFFMAN, N. TO WHIGAM, W. & S.
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 3.5
- Sq. Ft.: 6,250
- Stories: 1.0
- Parking Spaces: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Accessible: No
- Lot Size: 1.6 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1975
- Year Renovated: 1978
- County: Lake County
- APN: 15-25-301-030
- HOA Dues: —
- Garage: Yes
- Features: —
Other
- Listing Information
- Exclusions (Call List Office)
- Possession: Closing
- Holds Earnest Money: No
- Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
Nearby similar homes
New listings for sale in 60015
Home values near 975 WHIGAM Rd
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3476 Sq. Ft. | $1,083,066 |
- Beds | 2 Baths | 1678 Sq. Ft. | $664,993 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | 2 Baths | 2244 Sq. Ft. | $776,517 |
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 4000 Sq. Ft. | $1,265,294 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | 2 Baths | 2013 Sq. Ft. | $657,208 |
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2444 Sq. Ft. | $1,001,231 |
More real estate resources
- Cities
- Zip Codes
- Popular Searches
| Arlington Heights homes for sale | |||
| Glenview homes for sale | |||
| Chicago homes for sale |
| 60069 homes for sale | |||
| 60089 homes for sale | |||
| 60015 homes for sale |
Find us
Subsidiaries
Affiliated Business
Copyright: © 2026 Redfin. All rights reserved.
Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.
Do not sell or share my personal information.
REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.
California DRE #01521930
Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures
New Mexico Real Estate Licenses
TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice
All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.
Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.
If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.
REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.
















































United States
Canada