221 Essex Road

Kenilworth, IL 60043

$3,200,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
5
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
8,262 Sq. Ft.
$387 / Sq. Ft.
8,262
Sq. Ft.
$387
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful brick Colonial situated on an exceptionally large, professionally landscaped, sun-filled lot in the heart of East Kenilworth, a few short blocks to Lake Michigan. This 6 BR/5.2 BA/4-car garage home has been meticulously renovated and maintained from top to bottom to be "better than new" combining original architectural elements with all the features of a new construction home. Superb floor plan features gracious reception hall with handsome staircase, stunning and spacious formal rooms...Beautiful brick Colonial situated on an exceptionally large, professionally landscaped, sun-filled lot in the heart of East Kenilworth, a few short blocks to Lake Michigan. This 6 BR/5.2 BA/4-car garage home has been meticulously renovated and maintained from top to bottom to be "better than new" combining original architectural elements with all the features of a new construction home. Superb floor plan features gracious reception hall with handsome staircase, stunning and spacious formal rooms with custom wet bar/pantry and crisp white kitchen with custom cabinetry, high end appliances, large center island with fresh quartz countertops and breakfast room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the professionally landscaped yard and patio. This well-planned kitchen is the perfect gathering spot for family and friends and opens seamlessly into the family room with wood-burning fireplace, high ceilings and custom built-ins. There is a private wood-paneled office with built-in bookcases, coffered ceiling, and French doors leading to the bluestone patio. Upstairs, there are five bedrooms and four bathrooms on the second floor, including a sunny and bright primary suite with amazing walk-in closet and a serene spa-like bath plus a convenient 2nd floor laundry with incredible linen storage! The third floor has two additional bedrooms/offices and full bath, as well as a playroom/sitting area, perfect for family, guests or working from home. Each bedroom is sunny and bright with excellent closet space. The lower level includes a recreation room, dug out billiard room and exercise space plus a bathroom. Two-car attached garage and two-car detached garage with tons of storage can be accessed though the outstanding, oversized mudroom with cubbies, an island with shoe shelves, and additional laundry. Ideally located just a short walk to the Joseph Sears School, New Trier, Kenilworth beach, Plaza Del Lago, parks and the Metra.

Listing Agents

  1. April Callahan

    April Callahan

    Listing Agent

    Compass

  2. Coco Harris

    Coco Harris

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    coco.harris@compass.com

    P: (847)-372-3324

Sold By @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details for 221 Essex Road

Area
Kenilworth
Township
New Trier
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
4.0
Num Of Cars
4.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
2
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 01/23/2023 11:42 AM

Property Details for 221 Essex Road

StatusClosed
MLS #11654442
Days on Market98
Taxes$50,150 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1935
Lot Size0.53 AC / 23,160 SF
CountyCook County

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Building Information for 221 Essex Road

Stories-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.53 AC / 23,160 SF

Property Information for 221 Essex Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 38
  • Elementary School: The Joseph Sears School
  • Jr High Middle School: The Joseph Sears School
  • High School District: 203
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 38
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Heated, Multiple Garages
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached, Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
  • Num Of Rooms: 17
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Bidet,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Room Type: Office, Bedroom 5, Bonus Room, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room, Recreation Room
  • Num of Baths: 5.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Roof Deck, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2008
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 23160
  • Other Structures: Second Garage
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Shake
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 5225
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 108
  • Rural: N
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X17
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 18X15
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 16X13
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 17X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 17X19
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X17
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X5
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 17X30
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 19X29
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 16X15
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Deck Dimensions: 16X21
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 13X14
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 17X23
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 12X14
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 23X12

Property History for 221 Essex Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 221 Essex Road

Taxable ValueLand$69,480Additions$167,932Total$237,412
Tax Record2022$55,291 ($4,608 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt5,225 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,225 SqFtStories2Lot Size23,160 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935CountyCOOKAPN05-27-107-004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 221 Essex Road

This home is within Kenilworth School District No. 38.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
The Joseph Sears School
PublicPK to 8

New Trier Township H S Northfield
Public9

New Trier Township H S Winnetka
Public10 to 12

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