Classic red brick home in the heart of Winnetka! Close to Metra and library. Tons of character in this 5 BR, 3BA with high ceilings, hardwood floors and crown moldings. The huge formal living room has fireplace and sitting area. There is a beautiful and spacious dining room which overlooks the yard. There is also a 4 season sun room on the main level. Upstairs are 4 good sized bedrooms, all with hardwood floors, and 2 full baths. There is a full basement with 5th bedroom and laundry room. Owned by the same family for almost 50 years. Sold As-is.
Early 20th Century brick home that appears to be in mostly original condition with significant signs of deferred maintenance. Shared driveway. Two single car attached garages load under the house at the rear of the home. Location has sidewalks that...
lead to schools, library, shops, dining, Metra and Pace. Crow Island Elementary. New Trier High School.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 797 Willow Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09212839
Feb 10, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$455,000
$188/sq ft
Feb 8, 2017
Pending
—
Dec 5, 2016
Contingent
—
Dec 2, 2016
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Nov 28, 2016
Contingent
—
Oct 18, 2016
Price Changed
$500,000
$206/sq ft
Aug 20, 2016
Price Changed
$550,000
$227/sq ft
Jun 21, 2016
Price Changed
$574,000
$237/sq ft
May 24, 2016
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
May 14, 2016
Contingent
—
May 2, 2016
Listed (New)
$599,000
$247/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09320699
Dec 5, 2016
Contingent
—
Dec 4, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Dec 2, 2016
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Nov 28, 2016
Contingent
—
Oct 18, 2016
Price Changed
*
Aug 20, 2016
Price Changed
*
Aug 19, 2016
Listed (New)
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$18,010 (+6.4%)
$28,875 + $52,125
$81,000
2022
$16,932 (+53.2%)
$28,875 + $52,125
$81,000
2021
$11,050 (+1.1%)
$21,000 + $24,908
$45,908
2020
$10,932 (+0.9%)
$21,000 + $24,908
$45,908
2019
$10,837 (+7.4%)
$21,000 + $28,900
$49,900
2018
$10,090 (+14.5%)
$17,850 + $27,650
$45,500
2017
$8,816 (−45.0%)
$17,850 + $5,704
$23,554
2016
$16,028 (−13.1%)
$17,850 + $57,044
$74,894
2015
$18,453 (+2.1%)
$14,700 + $62,925
$77,625
2014
$18,070 (+4.9%)
$14,700 + $62,925
$77,625
2013
$17,221 (−12.3%)
$14,700 + $62,925
$77,625
2012
$19,627 (+8.5%)
$16,275 + $76,002
$92,277
2011
$18,086 (+3.9%)
$16,275 + $76,002
$92,277
2010
$17,401 (+5.6%)
$16,275 + $76,002
$92,277
2009
$16,471 (+6.8%)
$16,537 + $83,801
$100,338
2008
$15,423 (+6.9%)
$26,460 + $79,159
$105,619
2007
$14,430
$26,460 + $79,159
$105,619
Tax history for 797 Willow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$18,010 (+6.4%)
$28,875 + $52,125
$81,000
2022
$16,932 (+53.2%)
$28,875 + $52,125
$81,000
2021
$11,050 (+1.1%)
$21,000 + $24,908
$45,908
2020
$10,932 (+0.9%)
$21,000 + $24,908
$45,908
2019
$10,837 (+7.4%)
$21,000 + $28,900
$49,900
2018
$10,090 (+14.5%)
$17,850 + $27,650
$45,500
2017
$8,816 (−45.0%)
$17,850 + $5,704
$23,554
2016
$16,028 (−13.1%)
$17,850 + $57,044
$74,894
2015
$18,453 (+2.1%)
$14,700 + $62,925
$77,625
2014
$18,070 (+4.9%)
$14,700 + $62,925
$77,625
2013
$17,221 (−12.3%)
$14,700 + $62,925
$77,625
2012
$19,627 (+8.5%)
$16,275 + $76,002
$92,277
2011
$18,086 (+3.9%)
$16,275 + $76,002
$92,277
2010
$17,401 (+5.6%)
$16,275 + $76,002
$92,277
2009
$16,471 (+6.8%)
$16,537 + $83,801
$100,338
2008
$15,423 (+6.9%)
$26,460 + $79,159
$105,619
2007
$14,430
$26,460 + $79,159
$105,619
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,422
Year built
1911
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
05202270060000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.
R3
Single-Family Residential District
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 moderately intense suburban 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Room Information
Room Type: Eating Area
Level: Main
Dimensions: 6 x 6
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 9
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes,Shades
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Heated Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 10
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes,Shades
Flooring: Stone
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes,Shades
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes,Shades
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 9
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes,Shades
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 10
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Flooring: Stone
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 30 x 15
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes,Shades
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes,Shades
Flooring: Hardwood
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full, Walkout
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 11
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Humidifier
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 05202270060000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 60' X 175'
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Wooded
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $18,453
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam, Radiator(s)
Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 36
Elementary School: CROW ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle Or Junior School District: 36
Middle Or Junior School: CARLETON W WASHBURNE SCHOOL
High School District: 203
High School: NEW TRIER TWP H.S. NORTHFIELD/WINNETKA
Location Information
Township: NEW TRIER
Corporate Limits: WINNETKA
Directions: 2-3 blocks west of Green Bay Rd on Willow Rd. It's a red brick house on north side of street.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,422
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 05202270060000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Crow Island Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Carleton W Washburne School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
New Trier Township High School Winnetka
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Winnetka, 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.
10.3 hrs
3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$890,000 – $1.08M
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