221 Essex Road
$3,200,000
6
5
2
8,262
8,262
$387
Closed 1/23/23
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
Sold By @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Property Details for 221 Essex Road
Area
Kenilworth
TownshipNew Trier
OwnershipFee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces4.0
Num Of Cars4.0
Parking Included in PriceYes
Num of Interior Fireplaces2
Heat/FuelNatural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 01/23/2023 11:42 AM
Property Details for 221 Essex Road
Status | Closed |
---|---|
MLS # | 11654442 |
Days on Market | 98 |
Taxes | $50,150 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Detached Single / 3 Stories |
Year Built | 1935 |
Lot Size | 0.53 AC / 23,160 SF |
County | Cook County |
Virtual Tour
Building Information for 221 Essex Road
Stories-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.53 AC / 23,160 SF
Property Information for 221 Essex Road
Property History for 221 Essex Road
Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
---|
Date | Event & Source | Price |
---|
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 Winnetka Public10 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
Similar Homes
Sorry, we can't find any similar homes at this time. Please check back later.
Similar Sold Homes
Sorry, we can't find any similar sold homes at this time. Please check back later.