In the heart of Winnetka, a home with soul. Distinguished architecture and custom craftsmanship mark this updated masterpiece in the most walkable neighborhood in our lovely village. The perfectly proportioned rooms and thoughtful layout exude the signature warmth that greets you on the heated front porch. The unique features of each of the 4 upstairs bedrooms make it tough to pick a favorite. Primary BR recently added an en suite BA and walk-in closet that welcomes the morning sun. Another ensuite BR has large walk-in shower, and yet another BR has an en suite office with views you must see to appreciate. The final BR is the largest, with southern exposure that adjoins another full BA with large tub & shower. The main floor layout makes entertaining a breeze, with its oversized eat-in kitchen that flows into a sunken family room w/WBFP, drenched in natural light. On nice days, simply open all the french doors to make the rear patio part of the living space. A charming dining room with bump-out windows connects to a classic Living Room and its eye-catching, marble hearth. A main level office, powder, and mud room complete the comfortable modern floor plan. New paint/carpet in the basement rec room that is spacious enough for theater, home gym, extra sleeping and more. Hardie Board siding and new asphalt shingle roof are ready for any weather. An easy walk to all schools (Pre through 8), metra, several new restaurants, coffee shops, parks, groceries, and the beach. Locations just don't get any better than 965 Spruce.
FABULOUS 2007 ADDITION/REMODEL ON DEEP, LANDSCAPED LOT. HIGH CEILINGS, CROWN MOLDING, HDWD FLRS & NEW WINDOWS THRU-OUT. WONDERFUL FAMILY RM W/ FRPL & WALL OF FR DRS TO BRICK PATIO. OPEN EAT-IN KITCHEN W/ SS APPLS, GRANITE & LRG ISLAND. ELEGANT D/R & L/R W/ MARBLE FRPL. 1ST FLR OFFICE. SECOND LEVEL MASTER STE W/ CUSTOM MARBLE BATH. 3 ADD'L FAMILY BDRMS & TANDEM. 2ND FLR LAUNDRY. FINISHED LL. 2 CAR GAR. CLOSE TO EVERYTHING
Public Records
Nov 28, 1997
Sold
$377,000
$126/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 5, 1993
Sold
$278,000
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$22,697 (+1.2%)
$30,388 + $110,613
$141,001
2022
$22,419 (+20.2%)
$25,712 + $80,428
$106,140
2021
$18,645 (−14.0%)
$16,830 + $58,343
$75,173
2020
$21,677 (−11.7%)
$16,830 + $71,150
$87,980
2019
$24,542 (+14.5%)
$16,830 + $91,844
$108,674
2018
$21,443 (+3.1%)
$14,960 + $77,873
$92,833
2017
$20,795 (+4.0%)
$14,960 + $77,873
$92,833
2016
$20,000 (+3.0%)
$14,960 + $77,873
$92,833
2015
$19,417 (−4.7%)
$12,388 + $69,158
$81,546
2014
$20,370 (+4.9%)
$12,388 + $74,793
$87,181
2013
$19,415 (+34.4%)
$12,388 + $74,793
$87,181
2012
$14,446 (+1.2%)
$13,791 + $54,784
$68,575
2011
$14,274 (+13.1%)
$13,791 + $54,784
$68,575
2010
$12,617 (−7.4%)
$13,791 + $54,784
$68,575
2009
$13,619 (+7.4%)
$14,025 + $69,967
$83,992
2008
$12,684 (+7.6%)
$22,440 + $65,973
$88,413
2007
$11,789
$22,440 + $65,973
$88,413
Tax history for 965 Spruce St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$22,697 (+1.2%)
$30,388 + $110,613
$141,001
2022
$22,419 (+20.2%)
$25,712 + $80,428
$106,140
2021
$18,645 (−14.0%)
$16,830 + $58,343
$75,173
2020
$21,677 (−11.7%)
$16,830 + $71,150
$87,980
2019
$24,542 (+14.5%)
$16,830 + $91,844
$108,674
2018
$21,443 (+3.1%)
$14,960 + $77,873
$92,833
2017
$20,795 (+4.0%)
$14,960 + $77,873
$92,833
2016
$20,000 (+3.0%)
$14,960 + $77,873
$92,833
2015
$19,417 (−4.7%)
$12,388 + $69,158
$81,546
2014
$20,370 (+4.9%)
$12,388 + $74,793
$87,181
2013
$19,415 (+34.4%)
$12,388 + $74,793
$87,181
2012
$14,446 (+1.2%)
$13,791 + $54,784
$68,575
2011
$14,274 (+13.1%)
$13,791 + $54,784
$68,575
2010
$12,617 (−7.4%)
$13,791 + $54,784
$68,575
2009
$13,619 (+7.4%)
$14,025 + $69,967
$83,992
2008
$12,684 (+7.6%)
$22,440 + $65,973
$88,413
2007
$11,789
$22,440 + $65,973
$88,413
*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
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,350 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,846
Year built
1886
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
05202000210000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R5
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 intense suburban character, where the degree of improvements upon an individual parcel of land is in approximate balance with the landscape area of such parcel of land. 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 Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Parking (Total): 10.5
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage