Winnetka, IL Real Estate News

Hubbard Woods Elementary School, Winnetka, IL - June 2017 About Hubbard Woods Elementary School Hubbard Woods Elementary School is a K-4 school in District 36, and is located at 1110 Chatfield Road in Winnetka, IL. It services homes in Winnetka. Average taxes $24,747 Average association fees $76... 06/28/2017

By Art Wilson, RealtorWinnetka’s May Property sales were 19, down -20.8% from 24 in May of 2016 and -34.5% lower than the 29 sales last month. May 2017 sales were at their lowest level compared to May of 2016 and 2015. May YTD sales of 107 are running 23.0% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales... 06/13/2017

UPDATED 2019 As in most North Shore villages, there is an east and west side of town.  The east is considered everything that lies east of Green Bay Road as it runs north and south parallel to Lake Michigan.  Often, but not always, the most expensive homes are found on the east side.When consider... 06/09/2017

 Twelve new homes came on the market in Hubbard Woods in May.  Only one was under $1 million.  NEW HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS   1510 Tower - $849,000         1000 Vernon - $1,150,000        1502 Edgewood - $1,225,000        246 Scott - $1,250,000         693 Walden - $1,280,000        1045 Pine - $1,... 06/04/2017

See what sold in May in Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Northfield, Glencoe, and Glenview.  Wilmette continues to show strong sales with a total of 46 closes compared to Winnetka's 16. WINNETKA Median price:  $1,080,000Average price:  $1,370,0001 foreclosure  WILMETTEMedian price:  $710,000Averag... 06/01/2017

By Art Wilson, RealtorWinnetka’s March Property sales were 23, up 53.3% from 15 in March of 2016 and 76.9% higher than the 13 sales last month. March 2017 sales were at their highest level compared to March of 2016 and 2015. March YTD sales of 56 are running 27.3% ahead of last year's year-to-dat... 05/12/2017

Several years ago, the North Shore village of Kenilworth was named Illinois' most affluent town and 7th nationwide.  Now another village has received its own accolade:  Winnetka for the Most Educated Town in Illinois.  (The entire article can be read at:  Most Educated TownsThe data was based on ... 05/04/2017

What area might they be referring to?  As far as the North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, and Northfield, the statistics are mixed.Here are some recent headlines -from the Chicago Tribune:  ". . . The Illinois Realtors reported Friday a 13.1% jump in sales and a 10%... 05/02/2017

NEW LISTINGS IN HUBBARD WOODS 1377 Asbury - $835,0004-bedrooms and 2.1 baths + office       1243 Forest Glen - $1,249,00Nicely updated 4-bedroom, 2.2 bath home      993 Westmoor - $1,399,000Built in 1996, this home has 5 bedrooms and 4.1 baths      645 Hibbard - $2,599,000Why so much for a ranch ... 05/01/2017

UPDATED 2019 Many people on the North Shore use the term "au pair" to refer to any baby sitter that lives with their family over the summer months.  In truth, an au pair is a foreign person that comes to live with you for a full year and exchanges baby sitting and other childcare chores for free ... 04/18/2017

By Art Wilson, RealtorWinnetka's March Property sales were 23, up 53.3% from 15 in March of 2016 and 76.9% higher than the 13 sales last month. March 2017 sales were at their highest level compared to March of 2016 and 2015. March YTD sales of 56 are running 27.3% ahead of last year's year-to-dat... 04/10/2017

The yearly ritual of Winnetka residents hauling junk out to the curb is about to begin again.  Old furniture, boxes, toys, and just about anything that two men can reasonably lift into a truck will be accepted.There are a few exceptions:NO:  electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris, lo... 04/07/2017

It's been a busy busy March in Hubbard Woods - 14 new listings that have not been on the market previously.  And of these 14, four are already under contract.  Plus, 12 homes went under contract and 11 closed. NEW HUBBARD WOODS HOMES FOR SALE IN MARCH    281 Scott - $749,000Very cute house, under... 04/04/2017

Winnetka IL is a charming and attractive village that draws buyers from all over the country.  Excellent schools, easy transportation options, and lots of cultural events make Winnetka a popular place to live.Whether you live here currently or are considering a move, here are the current conditio... 03/31/2017

   Yogi Barre has closed   Yogi Barre opened in Winnetka in 2015 and offered something called "fly" classes that definitely piqued my interest. Students use suspended hammocks in a yoga workout that integrates body and mind in a holistic way.  And it's fun.Jessica Gonzales and Joann Pollina met i... 03/15/2017

Green Bay Cycles - WinnetkaSince Alberto's Bicycles left Winnetka in the mid 90s,we'd been without a dedicated bicycle shop. In 2011, an employee of Alberto's opened Green Bay Cycles at the coveted spot where the dress boutique,Young in Heart, used to be.Co-owners Larry Faulkner and Sam Mack open... 03/10/2017

By Art Wilson, RealtorWinnetka's February Property sales were 12, equal to 12 in February of 2016 and -40.0% lower than the 20 sales last month. February 2017 sales were at a mid level compared to February of 2016 and 2015. February YTD sales of 32 are running 10.3% ahead of last year's year-to-d... 03/08/2017

UPDATED 2019 In Winnetka and the surrounding North Shore villages, the housing industry generaly kicks into gear after the Super Bowl - there's no good reason for this except nobody wants to go outside in January. Real estate agents often say that biggest selling time is spring, which is actually... 03/07/2017

UPDATED 2019 Getting a great education in Hubbard Woods, Winnetka IL is the goal of all parents with school age children.  My observation with buyers, particularly out-of-town buyers, is that any house they purchase must be located in an excellent school district. In the North Shore communities o... 03/02/2017

 The luxury market (in this case over $4,000,000) took a hit in 2015 in the combined North Shore villages of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, and Northfield.There were only 4 homes that sold in that price range in all of 2016.  There were 10 sales in 2015 (see chart below for sales going ... 02/28/2017