Extraordinarily rare new construction on over a half acre (.6) of a beautiful wooded lot on one of Winnetka's most coveted locations. Fantastic in-town country living on a private retreat artfully crafted by one of the North Shores premier builders. For the most discriminating buyers- a smart home no expense will be spared on the design and fittings.. Fabulous plans for 7,000 sft above grade- absolutely breathtaking on 4 levels of living.. Enjoy the dramatic entry hall from the front door on Private Road. The open floor plan with soaring ceilings includes a breathtaking quartzite custom kitchen and family room fitted with the latest in fine finishes andesign overlooking the fantastic private yard. The kitchen is a dream come true with wolf, subzero, designer finishes throughout The classic formal rooms and first floor library/office, sunroom plus an incredible mud room designed for every need. All finishes are highest end with walls of windows enjoying the beautiful panoramic vistas. Upstairs is a serene luxurious primary bedroom suite plus 4 additional bedrooms & custom designer baths with marble heated floors, steam shower and more! The third floor offers all kinds of options for treetop living. An exceptional lower level with a full array of rooms including a sport court, exercise room with sauna, theatre, wine cellar and 6th bedroom. The elevator adds another layer of convenience. Enjoy a 4 car garage with 2 bays attached and heated and a separate 2 car garage located on the west side of the property. The gardens and bluestone patios create outdoor rooms of beauty. True luxury with a pastoral lifestyle just steps from Tower Road Beach to the east and Hubbard Woods train, shops and restaurants to the west. Plans are available for review. Pictures are from homes previously built by the builder.
Single-familyProperty Type
2021Year Built
0.57 acresLot Size
$570Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Paige Dooley• Compass
Bought with Annie Flanagan• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Extraordinarily rare opportunity to renovate or build new on over a half acre of a beautiful wooded lot on one of Winnetka's most coveted locations. Fantastic first floor living on a private retreat. This solid brick cape cod has been completely gutted and is waiting for your own vision. Fabulous plans by Chip Hackley with walls of windows are also available. Pastoral lifestyle just steps from Tower Road Beach and Hubbard Woods train, shops and restaurants. Too good to be true! Call Sarah Lyons or Paige Dooley for private showing.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10274185
Jul 9, 2019
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$887,500
$85/sq ft
Jun 8, 2019
Pending
—
May 27, 2019
Contingent
—
Apr 23, 2019
Price Changed
$1,085,000
$104/sq ft
Mar 18, 2019
Listed (New)
$1,175,000
$112/sq ft
Enjoy this tranquil setting on over a half acre just steps from Tower Road Beach and Hubbard Woods train, shops and restaurants. This 4 bedroom 3 bath home is nestled on a wooded corner lot. Gracious living room, sun-filled dining room, paneled family room, eat-in kitchen, library with French doors to the patio. The first floor master bedroom has bath en suite, second bedroom with bath. The second floor offers a charming guest suite, fourth bedroom currently used as an office and a hall bath. Wonderful opportunity to enjoy one floor living in the heart of Winnetka. Attached two car garage. Private Road is indeed a private road. There is a small annual fee (approximately $500) that varies from year to year that pays for snow removal, sewers, and road maintenance.
Public Records
Feb 10, 1978
Sold
$189,500
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$119,951 (+948.7%)
$52,405 + $465,000
$517,405
2022
$11,438 (−15.9%)
$52,405
2021
$13,600 (−26.0%)
$52,405
2020
$18,379 (+10.7%)
$52,405 + $19,560
$71,965
2019
$16,605 (−16.7%)
$52,405 + $24,977
$77,382
2018
$19,942 (+3.1%)
$44,919 + $44,404
$89,323
2017
$19,351 (+2.8%)
$44,919 + $44,404
$89,323
2016
$18,828 (+1.0%)
$44,919 + $44,404
$89,323
2015
$18,638 (−3.5%)
$38,056 + $42,195
$80,251
2014
$19,320 (+11.1%)
$38,056 + $42,195
$80,251
2013
$17,393 (−11.0%)
$38,056 + $42,195
$80,251
2012
$19,535 (+8.0%)
$38,056 + $55,580
$93,636
2011
$18,089 (+3.8%)
$38,056 + $55,580
$93,636
2010
$17,431 (−1.5%)
$38,056 + $55,580
$93,636
2009
$17,700 (+0.7%)
$38,680 + $69,892
$108,572
2008
$17,569 (+6.4%)
$61,888 + $58,558
$120,446
2007
$16,517
$61,888 + $58,558
$120,446
Tax history for 885 Private Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$119,951 (+948.7%)
$52,405 + $465,000
$517,405
2022
$11,438 (−15.9%)
$52,405
2021
$13,600 (−26.0%)
$52,405
2020
$18,379 (+10.7%)
$52,405 + $19,560
$71,965
2019
$16,605 (−16.7%)
$52,405 + $24,977
$77,382
2018
$19,942 (+3.1%)
$44,919 + $44,404
$89,323
2017
$19,351 (+2.8%)
$44,919 + $44,404
$89,323
2016
$18,828 (+1.0%)
$44,919 + $44,404
$89,323
2015
$18,638 (−3.5%)
$38,056 + $42,195
$80,251
2014
$19,320 (+11.1%)
$38,056 + $42,195
$80,251
2013
$17,393 (−11.0%)
$38,056 + $42,195
$80,251
2012
$19,535 (+8.0%)
$38,056 + $55,580
$93,636
2011
$18,089 (+3.8%)
$38,056 + $55,580
$93,636
2010
$17,431 (−1.5%)
$38,056 + $55,580
$93,636
2009
$17,700 (+0.7%)
$38,680 + $69,892
$108,572
2008
$17,569 (+6.4%)
$61,888 + $58,558
$120,446
2007
$16,517
$61,888 + $58,558
$120,446
*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
6
Baths
6
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
7,171
Year built
2021
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
05172000570000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.
R2
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 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 4
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached,Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 6
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 6
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 17 x 16
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Study
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 48 x 21
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Exercise Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 23 x 17
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 22 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Mud Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Pantry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 4
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Other Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 35 x 22
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 66 x 21
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet
Level: Main
Dimensions: 29 x 21
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 7
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 21 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full,Double Sink,Tub & Separate Shwr
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Dormer,Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement Description: Crawl
Laundry Features: Multiple Locations
Interior Features
Interior Features: Sauna/Steam Room, Bar-Wet, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Built-in Features, Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room