A Home That Redefines Scale and Lifestyle. With over 17,000 square feet of meticulously designed living space-including 7,500 square feet dedicated to main-floor living and entertaining-this residence represents one of the most comprehensive lifestyle homes ever built in Winnetka. Designed and built by noted builder, every element was curated for collectors, entertainers, and owners who value privacy, wellness, and architectural presence-without compromise. Designed with a timeless, classic architectural aesthetic and infused with modern innovation for 2026 living, this residence delivers true first-floor living and entertaining with every amenity required for builders "Five Star Living Every Day". The main floor estate amenities feature builders signature 50-foot art gallery with museum-quality lighting, a spectacular kitchen connected to outdoor entertaining, a 60-foot in-ground pool, dining capacity for 30, dine-in wine cellar, billiards and bar lounge, home theater, golf and sports simulator room, private office and den, wellness center with steam, sauna, whirlpool spa, cold plunge, massage room, and fitness center, and a luxurious primary suite, all on the main level. Situated on a rare one-acre lot in the coveted Crow Island School District, the 3 stop elevator to the second floor offers four ensuite guest bedrooms, with additional guest accommodations and extensive storage on the 10' ceilings lower level. Extensive landscaping and heated outdoor living spaces for entertainment and pool and outdoor spa fun complete this unique opportunity. Offered at $16,900,000. Serious inquiries only
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
915 Sunset Rd · $16,900,000
DAYS ON MARKET
168 days
The average home goes pending in 51 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.6%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$16,900,000
Median list price in this area is $389,900. (98% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bathroom
Bedroom
Dining
Interior features
Hot tub
Elevator
First-floor bedroom
First-floor full bath
Walk-in closets
Open floor plan
Finished, full, daylight basement
13 total rooms
Insulated windows with screens
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms total
Bedroom on lower level (Bedroom 6)
Multiple bedrooms on main and second floors
Bathrooms
8 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms
Basement bathroom(s) present
Features include separate shower, steam shower, double sinks, double shower, and soaking tub
Kitchen
Eating area with breakfast bar and table space
Galley layout with island and breakfast room
Custom cabinetry and solid surface counters
Double oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
High-end refrigerator
Bar fridge
Wine refrigerator
Cooktop (gas)
Range hood
Oven
Disposal
Water purifier
Laundry & utility
Laundry on main level and upper level with multiple locations
Laundry includes a sink
Washer and dryer included
Flooring
Hardwood flooring throughout many main and upper rooms
Tile flooring in laundry
Carpet in lower-level bedroom
Other flooring in select rooms and terrace
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Forced air
Multiple heating systems (2+)
Zoned heating
Radiant floor heating
Central air conditioning
Zoned cooling
Fireplaces
4 fireplaces
Located in family room, master bedroom, and kitchen
Double-sided masonry fireplaces with wood burning, gas log and gas starter options
Exterior features
Terrace
Lot roughly 0.5–0.99 acre (dimensions approx. 132 x 307)
Surveyed lot
School bus service and commuter bus/train access
Home design
Detached single-family home
Three stories
Proposed new construction
Fee simple ownership
Slate roof
Stone construction
Parking
Attached, owned garage
Heated garage with garage door opener
4 garage spaces
Approximately 10 total parking spaces
Brick and concrete driveway
Driveway parking (owned)
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Stone exterior
Slate roof
New/proposed construction (builder source)
Utilities
Lake Michigan water source
Public sewer and storm sewer
Electrical service 400 amp or greater
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Other
Parcel number 05204000530000
Property offers possession at closing
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
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
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 13% for direct sun exposure in Winnetka. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 915 Sunset Rd
$16,565,929
$334K under list price of $16.9M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $3.1M to $4.4M.