$985,000

beds

bath

half bath

1,224

square ft

785 Locust Street

Winnetka, Illinois 60093

Closed / MLS #12489126 / Single Family / Winnetka

Listing information updated 11/20/2025 at 11:23am

Estate-Owned Property in coveted Winnetka Location. Exceptional opportunity on a 9,000 sq ft lot (60 x 150) in one of Winnetka's most desirable neighborhoods. This home offers incredible potential. Renovate. Expand. Build new....up to approx. 3,600 sq ft (per current Village guidelines, to be confirmed by buyer). Ideal for downsizing or growing family...bring your ideas and plans and lets go! Make no mistake....this home needs it all, but the end result could be an enchanting bigger-than-it-looks cottage ready for another hundred years. Estate sale - property conveyed strictly as-is. Outstanding location: Close to Metra, downtown Winnetka, Lake Michigan, parks, trails, and shopping. Top-rated schools. This is a rare chance to build or reimagine in a premier North Shore setting! These sort of opportunities grow more and more rare by the day. *Current survey and required BMO rider are in additional info.*

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Cottage

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Oil

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,224

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Room Information

Living Room:

21x20 - Main

Dining Room:

15x14 - Main

Kitchen:

10x14 - Main

Family Room:

12x11 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

16x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

9x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Office:

12x9 - Main Level

Bonus Room:

14x7 - Second Level

Laundry:

6x6 - Lower Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$14,793

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60093

City:

Winnetka

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

36, 203

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

Architecture Style:

Cottage

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Oil

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,224

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Living Room:

21x20 - Main

Dining Room:

15x14 - Main

Kitchen:

10x14 - Main

Family Room:

12x11 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

16x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

9x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Office:

12x9 - Main Level

Bonus Room:

14x7 - Second Level

Laundry:

6x6 - Lower Level

Tax Amount:

$14,793

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60093

City:

Winnetka

County:

Cook

School District(s):

36, 203

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 630.230.0500

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