Safe & clean showings available now, also please check out the virtual tour online or call for a facetime tour! Sellers are motivated. Calling all HGTV fans and renovators, this is an extraordinary opportunity to update a very gracious East Hubbard Woods Colonial home, lovingly cared for and meticulously maintained by its owners for 50+ years. This stately, traditional brick house features newer mechanicals, solid construction and great bones. Situated on one third acre of beautifully landscaped property just steps to town, train, beach, school, parks & Green Bay Trail. The floor plan is primed with good potential for a fully "open" kitchen, eating area and family room layout. Entertainment sized living room with fireplace, sunny dining room, and a private cozy study with fireplace and many built ins. The great surprise on the first floor is the spacious screened porch overlooking the gorgeous back yard and patio, which will quickly become your favorite summertime coffee hang out & dinner destination. Upstairs, the spacious master suite features two closets and an en-suite bath. Three additional family bedrooms, a hall bath and an en-suite half bath complete the second floor. The basement has an old school rec room with decorative fireplace, laundry and storage. Two- car attached garage with an epoxy floor. Fab opportunity to renew this home and make it your own, bring along your contractor or designer to explore ideas. Property is also listed under land. Home is being offered "as is". Please note seller has no tax exemptions on property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$362Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Chris Veech• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Claire Borders• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Katharine Zeller Hansen• Coldwell Banker Realty
Traditional charm. separate dining room, living room and family room. Main floor office. Nice yards. Needs some updating.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tom Boysen
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 117 Old Green Bay Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10612584
Jun 19, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$729,000
$221/sq ft
Apr 28, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
—
Apr 2, 2020
Price Changed
$799,000
$242/sq ft
Feb 25, 2020
Price Changed
$849,000
$257/sq ft
Jan 16, 2020
Listed (New)
$899,000
$272/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10612647
Jun 24, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Apr 2, 2020
Price Changed
*
Feb 25, 2020
Price Changed
*
Jan 16, 2020
Listed (New)
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,993 (+6.9%)
$30,800 + $42,100
$72,900
2022
$15,891 (−16.4%)
$30,800 + $42,100
$72,900
2021
$19,001 (−2.1%)
$29,400 + $43,500
$72,900
2020
$19,400 (−13.2%)
$29,400 + $43,500
$72,900
2019
$22,362 (+15.0%)
$29,400 + $62,750
$92,150
2018
$19,447 (−4.0%)
$25,200 + $53,028
$78,228
2017
$20,266 (+0.3%)
$25,200 + $58,773
$83,973
2016
$20,196 (+4.9%)
$25,200 + $63,103
$88,303
2015
$19,249 (+2.3%)
$21,350 + $54,501
$75,851
2014
$18,809 (+5.2%)
$21,350 + $54,501
$75,851
2013
$17,884 (−11.3%)
$21,350 + $54,501
$75,851
2012
$20,173 (+5.2%)
$21,350 + $68,740
$90,090
2011
$19,172 (+1.9%)
$21,350 + $68,740
$90,090
2010
$18,816 (−6.2%)
$21,350 + $68,740
$90,090
2009
$20,057 (+3.4%)
$21,700 + $88,780
$110,480
2008
$19,398 (+15.4%)
$34,720 + $81,575
$116,295
2007
$16,816
$34,720 + $81,575
$116,295
Tax history for 117 Old Green Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,993 (+6.9%)
$30,800 + $42,100
$72,900
2022
$15,891 (−16.4%)
$30,800 + $42,100
$72,900
2021
$19,001 (−2.1%)
$29,400 + $43,500
$72,900
2020
$19,400 (−13.2%)
$29,400 + $43,500
$72,900
2019
$22,362 (+15.0%)
$29,400 + $62,750
$92,150
2018
$19,447 (−4.0%)
$25,200 + $53,028
$78,228
2017
$20,266 (+0.3%)
$25,200 + $58,773
$83,973
2016
$20,196 (+4.9%)
$25,200 + $63,103
$88,303
2015
$19,249 (+2.3%)
$21,350 + $54,501
$75,851
2014
$18,809 (+5.2%)
$21,350 + $54,501
$75,851
2013
$17,884 (−11.3%)
$21,350 + $54,501
$75,851
2012
$20,173 (+5.2%)
$21,350 + $68,740
$90,090
2011
$19,172 (+1.9%)
$21,350 + $68,740
$90,090
2010
$18,816 (−6.2%)
$21,350 + $68,740
$90,090
2009
$20,057 (+3.4%)
$21,700 + $88,780
$110,480
2008
$19,398 (+15.4%)
$34,720 + $81,575
$116,295
2007
$16,816
$34,720 + $81,575
$116,295
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,946
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
05171040080000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 1, 2026.
RA
Single Family Residential District
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: 3D Tour
Additional Media Type 2: Other Media
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 13X17
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 12X22
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 14X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 10X10
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Master Bath
Living Room Information
Size: 13X27
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Family Room Information
Size: 15X18
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 14X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Kitchen Information
Size: 11X11
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
All Window Treatments
Laundry Room Information
Size: 24X13
In Basement
Other Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Study, Recreation Room, Screened Porch
Partial Basement
Partially Finished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Study
Size: 13X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Additional Room #2 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 21X12
In Basement
Other Flooring
All Window Treatments
Additional Room #3 Information
Screened Porch
Size: 28X12
On Main Level
Other Flooring
All Window Treatments
Equipment
Double Oven, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Other
Built Before 1978
Age: 81-90 Years
Brick Exterior
Lot Information
Dimensions: 100 X 140
.25-.49 Acre
Property Information
# of Rooms: 10
Ownership: Fee Simple
Sq. Ft. Comments: square footage from floor plans, does not include garage or basement
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 2946
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parcel Identification Number: 05171040080000
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $19,447
Tax Year: 2018
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
Location
Community Information
Park/Playground, Tennis Courts, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street
School Information
Elementary School: Hubbard Woods Elementary School
Elementary School District: 36
Junior High: Carleton W Washburne School
Junior High District: 36
High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
High School District: 203
Location Information
Township: New Trier
Corporate Limits: Winnetka
Directions: Green Bay Road N of Tower to Scott East to Old Green Bay North one block
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,946
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 05171040080000
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 1, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
Hubbard Woods Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Carleton W Washburne School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
New Trier Township High School Winnetka
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wilmette, IL • 60093
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.14M – $1.37M
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