An extraordinary Colonial offering timeless elegance, exceptional estate-like privacy, and breathtaking views along the 12th hole of the Winnetka Golf Course. Set on nearly one acre of beautifully landscaped grounds and positioned approximately 250 feet from the road, this property feels like a private retreat yet is just minutes from downtown Winnetka, the Metra, premier shopping, dining, and award-winning schools. Designed for both elegant entertaining and everyday living, the home features generously scaled rooms, hardwood floors throughout, and an inviting floor plan. The living room with fireplace and custom built-ins flows seamlessly into the formal dining room, while the sun-filled family room showcases sweeping golf course views. An updated kitchen with a spacious breakfast area anchors the home, and a first-floor den provides flexible space for a home office, library, or fifth bedroom. The primary suite is a private sanctuary with a fireplace, sitting area, outdoor deck, and stunning views. Thoughtfully renovated and maintained by the current owners, this exceptional home offers a bucolic setting, golf course walks and cross-country skiing outside its back door. Cherished by the same owners for the past 28 years, a true testament to the home's timeless appeal.
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
0.96 acresLot Size
$595Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sarah Lyons• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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
1440 Tower Rd · $1,950,000
SALE-TO-LIST
100.6%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,950,000
Median sale price in this area is $413,643. (79% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
14% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
First-floor bedroom
First-floor full bath
Walk-in closets
Built-in bookcases
13 total rooms
Finished full basement
Attic with pull-down stair
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms total
Primary suite on second floor (15 x 19) with full bath
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Eating area with breakfast bar
Cooktop
Oven
Range hood
Microwave
Dishwasher
High-end refrigerator
Garbage disposal
Trash compactor
Laundry & utility
Basement laundry room with sink
Laundry chute
Flooring
Hardwood flooring throughout main living areas
Ceramic tile in basement recreation room and mud room
Carpet in some bedrooms and walk-in closet
Heating & cooling
Steam heat
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Deck
Balcony
Roof deck
Situated on a golf course
Street paved with sidewalks and street lights
Park and tennis courts nearby
Home design
Detached single-family home
2-story layout
Fee simple ownership
Approximately 100+ years old
Living area estimated
Parking
Detached garage (garage owned) with 2 garage spaces
Asphalt driveway
Garage door opener
Security
CO detectors
Construction
Wood siding exterior
Asphalt roof
Block foundation
Built before 1978
Utilities
Lake Michigan water source
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Community features include park, tennis courts, sidewalks, street lights
Other
School bus service and commuter transit access
Electricity and solar
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The requirements set forth in this chapter, together with other provisions set forth in the Building Code of the Village, have been adopted in order to provide for a single-family residential environment of relatively small estate character, where the degree of improvements upon an individual parcel of land is generally subordinate to the landscape. Due to the mature character of development within this district, such requirements are also intended to assure that future modifications to existing structures, or the replacement of existing structures with new structures, will not alter the scale and general character of established neighborhoods. In this regard, the requirements set forth in this chapter are further intended to foster development which is compatible, in general, with the character of existing single-family development within the immediate neighborhood with respect to external architectural scale, landscaping and other site improvements.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
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, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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
Winnetka, IL • 60093
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Winnetka. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1440 Tower Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,250,000 and $2,345,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.3M to $2.3M.