This house is definitely habitable but the highest-and-best use is land value. Build your dream home on this huge 50' x 187' lot on well-coveted Spruce Street in the northeast section of Winnetka! The lot size allows for a 3,498 square foot home! Walk to it all: Winnetka Metra Station, Avli, Fred's Garage, Greenbay Cafe, Chase Bank, Peet's Coffee, True Juice, the Lake and much more! The survey and the Zoning Analysis and Permit Review Checklist is attached to the listing sheet; please ask your agent for it. This is an as-is, where-is sale.
Single-familyProperty Type
2022Year Built
9,350 sq ftLot Size
$625Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Peter Drossos• Keller Williams Chicago-O'Hare
Bought with Marina Britva• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10815363
Redfin Estimate
$2,245,232
$155K since sold in November 2021$59K since October
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This home's estimate is 39.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.61M) of 6 comparable homes.
This house is definitely habitable but the highest-and-best use is land value. Build your dream home on this huge 50' x 187' lot on well-coveted Spruce Street in the northeast section of Winnetka! The lot size allows for a 3,498 square foot home! Walk to it all: Winnetka Metra Station, Avli, Fred's Garage, Greenbay Cafe, Chase Bank, Peet's Coffee, True Juice, the Lake and much more! The survey and the Zoning Analysis and Permit Review Checklist is attached to the listing sheet; please ask your agent for it. This is an as-is, where-is sale.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10797892
Aug 5, 2020
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09082421
Jan 15, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$625,000
$174/sq ft
Nov 16, 2015
Contingent
—
Nov 9, 2015
Listed (New)
$635,000
$177/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09081357
Nov 16, 2015
Contingent
—
Nov 13, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Sep 4, 1991
Sold
$311,000
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$38,576 (+4.1%)
$30,388 + $182,459
$212,847
2022
$37,040 (+149.8%)
$25,712 + $144,000
$169,712
2021
$14,826 (+1.6%)
$16,830 + $40,299
$57,129
2020
$14,590 (+0.8%)
$16,830 + $40,299
$57,129
2019
$14,481 (−4.6%)
$16,830 + $45,267
$62,097
2018
$15,171 (+3.2%)
$14,960 + $48,291
$63,251
2017
$14,703 (+9.3%)
$14,960 + $48,291
$63,251
2016
$13,451 (+5.9%)
$14,960 + $48,291
$63,251
2015
$12,705 (+2.1%)
$12,388 + $41,875
$54,263
2014
$12,445
$12,388 + $41,875
$54,263
2013
$12,451 (+4.8%)
$12,388 + $44,463
$56,851
2012
$11,881 (+4.1%)
$13,791 + $43,053
$56,844
2011
$11,412 (+2.8%)
$13,791 + $43,053
$56,844
2010
$11,106 (+0.3%)
$13,791 + $43,053
$56,844
2009
$11,071 (+1.1%)
$14,025 + $55,366
$69,391
2008
$10,956 (+0.6%)
$22,440 + $55,119
$77,559
2007
$10,896
$22,440 + $60,151
$82,591
Tax history for 968 Spruce St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$38,576 (+4.1%)
$30,388 + $182,459
$212,847
2022
$37,040 (+149.8%)
$25,712 + $144,000
$169,712
2021
$14,826 (+1.6%)
$16,830 + $40,299
$57,129
2020
$14,590 (+0.8%)
$16,830 + $40,299
$57,129
2019
$14,481 (−4.6%)
$16,830 + $45,267
$62,097
2018
$15,171 (+3.2%)
$14,960 + $48,291
$63,251
2017
$14,703 (+9.3%)
$14,960 + $48,291
$63,251
2016
$13,451 (+5.9%)
$14,960 + $48,291
$63,251
2015
$12,705 (+2.1%)
$12,388 + $41,875
$54,263
2014
$12,445
$12,388 + $41,875
$54,263
2013
$12,451 (+4.8%)
$12,388 + $44,463
$56,851
2012
$11,881 (+4.1%)
$13,791 + $43,053
$56,844
2011
$11,412 (+2.8%)
$13,791 + $43,053
$56,844
2010
$11,106 (+0.3%)
$13,791 + $43,053
$56,844
2009
$11,071 (+1.1%)
$14,025 + $55,366
$69,391
2008
$10,956 (+0.6%)
$22,440 + $55,119
$77,559
2007
$10,896
$22,440 + $60,151
$82,591
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Dec 21, 2020 • Final
Residential
Construct a new single-family home.
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Recreation Room
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 6
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Multi-Level
Exterior Wall: Frame
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PROVIDENT MUTUAL ASSOCIATION
Living Sq. Ft: 3,591
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: LOT 10 IN BLK 3 IN PROVIDENT MUTUAL LAND ASSOCIATION OF BLKS 7 TO 12 2 8 TO 33 & 54 TO 59 IN VILLAGE OF WI
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,350
Legal Lot Number: 10
Legal Block Number: 3
Acres: 0.2146
Depth Footage: 187
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: RESID 2 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,591
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 9,350 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2022
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 05202050060000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
The Skokie School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Carleton W Washburne School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
New Trier Township High School Winnetka
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% 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
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.
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3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$2.13M – $2.58M
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