As I write this, there are only 7 condos for sale in Winnetka.  They range from a 1/bedroom 1/bath for $159,000 up to $745,000 for a 2/bedroom first floor unit at Hedge Row.Coming to the market next week are two luxury condos at Winngate, 720 Green Bay Road.  One is a 1/bedroom 2/bath with a den and 1 underground parking spot.The other is larger with 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a great room, and large outdoor terrace.  This one has 2 indoor garage spaces.Winngate Condos were built in 2007 and many were rented for several years during the recession.  They have been repainted and look brand new.  Beautiful details, high-end kitchens, and lots of light.To see this units before they hit the market next week or to view floor plans, call me!  847-977-6024  06/12/2015

UPDATED 2019 I was at an early morning networking meeting today when it came around for me to speak about business. As always, the real estate discussion seems to take a while - everyone wants to know more or has a story to tell.One of the people in the group mentioned that their company was doing work on a historic home in Winnetka and she was really proud that they were chosen for the job. Of course, I knew exactly which house she was discussing - it had sold last year. I was able to give details and place it for everyone else.Everyone looked at me and said "Wow, you really do know Winnetka!"  I better, right? As a real estate agent I make sure to see as many homes as I can on tour days. If I miss some, I'll go out on Sundays and visit public open houses. I do this in all the areas I ... 06/10/2015

WINNETKA NORTH SHORE RANCH HOMES FOR SALE UPDATED 2022Nobody has to wonder where all the ranch homes in Winnetka and the North Shore communities have gone  . . . they were the first to get torn down and have new homes built on the lots. Lots that were often substantial.It's hard to imagine a world with no ranch homes. It's the style of home many of us grew up in!  And unless you're buying in a senior community, you'll notice that they aren't being built anymore.The dearth of ranch homes has proven difficult for some folks who want to downsize but aren't ready for a condo yet. Some people just can't imagine life without tending a garden and flower pots on a balcony just won't do. Ranches are also are easier to navigate for those with disabilities.They are rare nowadays, but not impossibl... 06/02/2015

So what's been happening in our little neck of the woods?  Lots, actually! New on the Market in May:996 Chatfield - listed for $420,000.  Great investment opportunity for builder, rehabber, or potential landlord.  Two bedrooms and 1 full bath.    895 Gordon Terrace - located on the corner with Tower, this home is listed for $1,149,000.  Four bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths, this home was built in 2004    1183 Tower - built in 1914, this home has 4 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths.  1/3 acre lot and listed for $1,659,000.  The renovation on this home is stunning.    1030 Hubbard - a charming 1872 Victorian with 6 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths. Beautifully renovated with very high ceilings.  Listed for $1,899,000.    1094 Fisher was originally listed in 2012 and has come back on the market at $2,600,000,  Lo... 06/02/2015

Come and see 996 Chatfield on Sunday, May 24 from 1-3.  One of the best values in Winnetka - read more about this house at Winnetka 996 Chatfield Road.2 full bedrooms plus a sitting room on the 2nd floor, 1 full bath, living room with fireplace, dining room, den, kitchen, and full basement.The last time this home was on the market - 1970!  So prepare to do some work - but at $420,000 - it's the best value in Winnetka! 05/23/2015

Yes, $420,000 is a very good price for a home in Winnetka, IL.  And there are two things you might do: Buy it and remodel it Buy it, tear it down, and build new. According to the Village of Winnetka, either is possible.  This cute home has 2 bedrooms and a sitting room on the 2nd floor, a living room, dining room, den, and kitchen on the 1st floor. The home has a full, unfinished basement.Just blocks to the Hubbard Woods train station, the elementary school, and shopping.  Tower Road Beach is approximately 5 blocks east.  The house has hardwood floors and newer windows on the 2nd floor, List Price:  $420,000Address:  996 Chatfield Road, Winnetka IL  05/21/2015

By Art Wilson, Realtor Winnetka's April Property sales were 18, down -5.3% from 19 in April of 2014 and 12.5% higher than the 16 sales last month. April 2015 sales were at a mid level compared to April of 2014 and 2013. April YTD sales of 61 are running 24.5% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 49. The Median Sales Price in April was $1,064,500, up 6.5% from $1,000,000 in April of 2014 and down -4.3% from $1,112,500 last month. The Average Sales Price in April was $1,318,750, down -12.6% from $1,508,868 in April of 2014 and up 16.6% from $1,131,363 last month. April 2015 ASP was at a mid range compared to April of 2014 and 2013. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of April was 181, up 7.1% from 169 last month and up 36.1% from 133 in April of last year. April ... 05/20/2015

Crow Island Winnetka IL Homes for SaleUpdated 2022Crow Island Elementary School is located at 1112 Willow Road in Winnetka.  Children that attend this school live in the area shown on the school boundary map (below.)  See all Winnetka Homes for sale in Crow Island SchoolHomes in the Crow Island School district offer the widest selection of prices.  Typically, the "tree" streets (Pine, Spruce, Elm, Oak, Cherry, Ash, and Willow) have had the most affordable homes.  In the past decade, however, many of those homes have been torn down and replaced with new construction, raising the average price in this area.Homes located the farthest east are closest to downtown and the train station. Crow Island also includes a small section of Indian Hill Road. Homes south of Willow Road generally have l... 05/13/2015

April is one of the busiest real estate months of the year and this year is no exception.  Lots of new listings - but just a few sales. First, newly listed homes in April in Hubbard Woods:1137 Tower - 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch on the corner of Tower and Gordon Terrace listed for $679,000    935 Tower - listed for $729,000.  3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths this home is just off Tower east of Green Bay   1350 Sunview - listed for $849,000 and under contract.  1/2 acre with 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths    1141 Chatfield - listed for $935,000 with 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.  Located across from the school at the corner of Chatfield and Gordon Terrace   1311 Sunview - listed for $1,425,000 with 4 bedrooms and 2.2 baths on 1/2 acre.    1183 Asbury was listed for $1,475,000 and is under contract.  A b... 05/04/2015

Closed home sales are reported below for Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Northfield, Glencoe, and Glenview.   WINNETKA  WILMETTE   KENILWORTH NORTHFIELD GLENCOE GLENVIEW        05/04/2015

Last year there was a lot of hand-wringing over a lack of inventory of Winnetka homes for sale as well as other North Shore communities like Wilmette, Northfield, and Kenilworth.  Fewer homes meant more competition, higher prices, and a lot of angst for buyers.This year, I look around Winnetka and I see lots of "For Sale" signs and I know the market has changed. One thing for sure is that more homes have been listed in 2015 than in 2014.  But the market is not vigorous - it's good but not strong.  I see more homes for sale . . . and fewer buyers.  Where are the buyers?  Millennials are slow to get into the housing market beyond renting.  Without them, there are fewer move-up buyers.  It's a domino effect.  Here are the numbers for 1st quarter 2014 and 1st quarter 2015 for new home listi... 05/04/2015

UPDATED 2019 The Chicago North Shore is a strip of communities hugging Lake Michigan just north of Chicago. These communities include Wilmette, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Glencoe, and Evanston. There are certain customs that different parts of the country have and these are often cherished by the local residents. With that in mind -- You're might be from Winnetka if:  You say Hello to strangers on the street You spent at an afternoon at the Children's Fair You know that the spring bulbs and flowers are hardy and will survive that spring snowstorm You can still count on the Good Humor man coming around You know that 30 degrees in the morning could wind up 60 degrees that night You ate dinner at the Dairy Bar and saw a movie at the Teatro del Lago You remember Hubbard's Cupboard You look forwa... 04/29/2015

The Winnetka Village Council has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday evening, April 28 to discuss the stormwater tunnel.  This controversial project was put before the voters in a 2014 advisory referendum and did not pass.  However, as Winnetka is a home rule community, the council can continue to bond without voter approval.I have been told by a knowledgeable source that the $34 million budget is projected to go 70% higher - to $58 million.  Some who oppose the project are concerned about environmental issues and untreated water being released into Lake Michigan.  There is apparently a "gate" that will allow the water to flow untreated if there is too much rain.Whether you are for or against this huge project, make your voice heard and attend this meeting!To view the agenda packed ... 04/27/2015

The Winnetka IL Forest Preserve On Forest way DriveToday I had a listing appointment in the North Shore suburbs and it went well. I got it together but that is another story. This property will be coming on soon, that is not what this blog is about. After I was done I drive through the forest preserve also known as the Skokie Lagoon. It was cool but very sunny and may people were out. I stopped and took few photos to share with you. This is a combination bike and running path along with fishing and a fast moving road in the middle of it which is what took me from point A to point B. The area I drove on the way to my parents house was through Glencoe, and ending up in Winnetka IL. Since it was Sunday I wanted to take a few pictures of the people out enjoying themselves. I wish everyone a... 04/26/2015

Winnetka Market Trends for March 2015Winnetka home sales for the month of March rose in volume by 25% when compared to last year, while the median sale price rose by 20.7% from $824,500 to $995,000. The number of Single Family homes sales rose by 33.3%, while the median sale price decreased by 13.9% from $1,440,000 to $1,240,000. Condo/townhome sales stayed the same, while the median sale price rose by 36.1% from $367,500 to $500,000.» View homes for sale in Winnetka   » View all recent sales in Winnetka_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other ... 04/21/2015

UPDATED 2022Love Fur Dogs in Glencoe, IL When a new dog groomer opened its doors near me, I was ecstatic.  With a rangy, mostly outside border collie that always needed a bath, I quickly made an appointment.  No groomer, ever, has brushed my dog's fur so thoroughly, resulting in a sleeker, beautiful, and more comfortable dog.  Not only was I hooked, but everyone I spoke to was as well.  Local dog lovers came to appreciate the care, attention, and love given to their dogs at Love Fur Dogs.To see Jennifer Bishop calmly sitting and grooming a dog as we spoke belies the fact that her life as a social studies school teacher was tragically shattered many years ago.  Jennifer's sister and brother-in-law were murdered in 1990 by a young man with no motive.  As a result of this, she dedicated he... 04/17/2015

 The trend for the first quarter of 2015 over last year is that there were fewer number of homes sold, but an increase in the sold price.   In 2014, only 25 homes sold in Winnetka during the first quarter, but the average sale price was $1,340,000.  That's almost a 6% increase in the price of homes for sale in Winnetka.  I'm not sure why fewer homes sold - there is plenty of inventory now and interest rates are extremely attractive. The current real estate market in Winnetka:Homes for sale:  167 homes for sale  Homes Under contract (with contingencies):  35Homes Pending (contingencies cleared):  13Click to see all homes for sale in Winnetka Condos for sale:  4Condos under contract:  3Condos pending:  3Click to see all condos for sale in Winnetka   04/08/2015

By Art Wilson, Realtor   Winnetka 's March Property sales were 13, equal to 13 in March of 2014 and 44.4% higher than the 9 sales last month. March 2015 sales were at their lowest level compared to March of 2014 and 2013. March YTD sales of 40 are running 33.3% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 30. The Median Sales Price in March was $1,250,000, up 44.7% from $864,000 in March of 2014 and up 31.6% from $950,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in March was $1,202,832, down -2.3% from $1,230,654 in March of 2014 and up 4.8% from $1,147,944 last month. March 2015 ASP was at a mid range compared to March of 2014 and 2013. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of March was 170, up 18.1% from 144 last month and up 38.2% from 123 in March of last year. March 201... 04/04/2015

My market reports tell me that prices are up but sales are down.  That seems to indicate a lack of inventory but everyone is commenting on how many "For Sale" signs they're seeing.  Certainly anything priced around $1million goes fairly fast. Here are the North Shore home sales for March WINNETKA   NORTHFIELD      WILMETTE   KENILWORTH   GLENCOE   GLENVIEW     03/31/2015

Currently, the real estate market in Hubbard Woods, Winnetka looks like this:   53 homes for sale (priced from $599,000 to $7,750,000.)  See all Homes for Sale in Hubbard Woods Of those, 10 were new listings 7 homes under contract (with contingencies) 4 homes that are pending (contingencies cleared) and 5 home closings.   New Homes listed in March: 1144 Hampdondale listed for $845,000.  Cute 4 bedroom and 2 1/2 bath but the upstairs needs some work and there is no garage.  It had previously been listed for $839,000 in 2011-2012.             1477 Scott was listed for $885,000 and has 4 bedrooms and 2 full + 2 half baths.             1585 Tower is a ranch that backs up to Nick Corwin Park.  Listed for $989,000 and has 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths on just over 1/2 acre.           1437 Asbury wa... 03/31/2015