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Last sold for $750,000 on Jul 25, 2022

978 SPRUCE ST

WINNETKA, IL 60093
1
Baths
936 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1919
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$750,000 · Jul 25, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,961 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$25,713 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,713
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,712
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$257,130

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.33
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
61
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
66
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
40
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
The Carleton W. Washburne SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Crow Island Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.5 mi
H
New Trier Township High School - WinnetkaA-
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Winnetka School District 36

Neighborhood · ZIP 60093These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.53
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,121
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,952 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$236,385
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$357,267
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

978 Spruce St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Winnetka 60093
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Winnetka 60093
  • Older than 87% of homes in Winnetka 60093

How it measures up in Winnetka 60093

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Winnetka 60093.

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,922 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 978 Spruce St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWinnetka 60093Cook County
Living areabigger than936 ft²2% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac33% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than191913% of homes16% of homes

About 978 Spruce St

When did 978 Spruce St, Winnetka, IL last sell?

978 Spruce St, Winnetka, IL last sold on Jul 25, 2022 for $750,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 978 Spruce St, Winnetka, IL?

978 Spruce St, Winnetka, IL has 1 bathrooms, 936 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 978 Spruce St, Winnetka, IL built?

978 Spruce St, Winnetka, IL was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 978 Spruce St, Winnetka, IL?

978 Spruce St, Winnetka, IL is assigned to The Carleton W. Washburne School (middle), rated A; Crow Island Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; New Trier Township High School - Winnetka (high), rated A-. All sit in Winnetka School District 36. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 978 Spruce St, Winnetka, IL compare to other homes in Winnetka 60093?

Among the 7,003 homes in Winnetka 60093, it is bigger than 2% of them (936 ft² against a typical 2,922 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1919 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 978 Spruce St, Winnetka, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 978 Spruce St, Winnetka, IL was $5,961. The county assessed it at $25,713.

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