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$2,995,000

861 Bell,Winnetka, IL 60093
6 Beds7 Baths7,218 sqft5 days on market
861 Bell·Winnetka, IL 60093
6Bedrooms
7Bathrooms
7,218Sq Ft
1976Year Built

About This Home

MOVE RIGHT IN to this BETTER THAN NEW, SOLID & timelessly updated 6-bedroom, 5.2-bath home. THERE IS NOTHING TO DO HERE as this house feels BRAND NEW! This exceptional home offers approximately 7,000 sq. ft. of living space and is ideally situated on a 1/2-acre lane just a short walk from downtown Winnetka, the train, nursery schools and K-8 schools, This MOVE-IN-READY home has all of today's bells and whistles - NEW 1ST FLOOR ENSUITE BEDROOM & BATHROOM, huge Christopher Peacock kitchen, RENOVATED 2ND FLOOR ENSUITE PRIMARY BATHROOM, screened-in-blue stone porch with fireplace, movie theater, massive finished basement, dual staircases, circular driveway and attached, heated 2+ car garage. Exquisite custom moldings, large-scaled rooms and finely crafted cabinetry are found at every turn. Designed to bring the outdoors in, sunlight floods throughout this home with almost every room opening up to the professionally landscaped backyard through floor-to-ceiling windows and French slider doors out to the bluestone patio. No expense has been spared, with nearly every mechanical system updated within the past 3 years. The current owners have invested over $400,000 in improvements, including more than $50,000 in designer lighting with an emphasis on Kelly Wearstler Lighting. The entertainer's kitchen is a true showpiece, featuring an oversized 11-ft island, a spacious eat-in area which accommodates a table for 14, Thermador 6-burner range and double ovens, Sub-Zero column refrigerator and freezer, Cove dishwasher, Newport Brass polished nickel fixtures, wet bar and an exquisite butler's pantry. The home office is a work-from-home dream, showcasing floor-to-ceiling wood paneling, custom cabinetry and French beveled glass doors. The 1st floor also includes a gracious living and family room each with a fireplace, generous mudroom/laundry room, screened-in porch with fireplace & vaulted beadboard ceiling, a first-floor ensuite bedroom which alternately can serve as a 2nd first floor office and 2 powder rooms. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite features a fireplace & sitting area, a luxurious walk-in closet with an island and a newly renovated spa-like bathroom. Four additional very large bedrooms (1 professionally treated for recording grade quietness perfect for music/podcast production) complete the 2nd level with 2 of the bedrooms having ensuite bathrooms and walk-in-closets. The finished lower level offers exceptional versatility with an exercise room, movie theater, professional workshop, recreation room, and storage galore. The outdoor living is equally impressive showcasing a bluestone patio spanning the entire width of the house (extra-wide, 111 ft lot), outdoor fireplace, built-in grill, sound system, professional uplighting and, fully-fenced yard with room for a pool. Originally built by a builder for his own family, this custom home exemplifies SUPERIOR CRAFTMANSHIP and is among THE MOST SOLID & WELL-BUILT HOMES you will find on the North Shore.

MLS# MRD12538608Listed January 6, 2026ResidentialColonial

Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms6
Total Bathrooms7
Full Baths5
Half Baths2
Total Rooms15

Size & Structure

Living Area7,218 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Fireplaces4
Year Built1976
Lot Size0.506 acres

Location

CountyCook
TownshipNew Trier
Zip Code60093

Financial

List Price$2,995,000
Price / Sq Ft$415
Annual Taxes (2024)$52,253
Monthly Tax Est.$4,354
Parcel #05184020900000

Interior Features

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

FinishedFull

Laundry

Main LevelSink

Fireplace

Gas Starter

Exterior & Lot

Construction Materials

Brick

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Outdoor GrillFire Pit

Patio & Porch

PatioScreened

Lot Features

Landscaped

Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Electric

200+ Amp Service

Parking Features

AsphaltBrick DrivewayCircular DrivewayGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageGarageYesGarage OwnedAttached

HOA & Community

HOA Fee
$0
Not Applicable

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

CurbsStreet Paved

Schools

Elementary
Hubbard Woods Elementary School
District: 36
Middle School
Carleton W Washburne School
District: 36
High School
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
District: 203

Tax & Financial Info

Annual Taxes
$52,253
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$4,354
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$415
per square foot

Property Location

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861 Bell, Winnetka, IL 60093Cook County

$2,995,000
$415 / sqft
861 Bell
6 bd7 ba7,218 sqft
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts

5 days on market
2-car garage
4 fireplaces
0.506 acres
$52,253/yr taxes
$0 HOA (not applicable)
$20,094
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$15,740/mo
Property Tax
$4,354/mo
$2,995,000
20% — $599,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$2,396,000
Down Payment
$599,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Agent: Elizabeth Smith
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