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$3,850 / Month

1487 Tower Rd

Winnetka, IL 60093

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1487 Tower Rd

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Beds	Baths	Average SF
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br	3.5 Baths 3.5 Baths 3.5 Ba	2,600 SF

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

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About This Property

This Cotswolds English Cottage features a curved shingle roof, bouldered walls, hardwood floors and lovely architectural details. Inside is a stunning boulder fireplace and a princess balcony in the living room. The grand staircase with a hand-carved balustrade and overseen by an original fresco, splits into two leading to the master and another bedroom, resulting in extra privacy. Kitchen has been remodeled in 2010 with granite countertops, stone backsplash, top of the line JennAir appliances, including industrial strength cooking range, heated floors and 2nd staircase. Conveniently located close to the village, public transportation, Forest Preserve, golf course, beach & freeway. Incredible value for this gem of a house featured in the book "Architectural Album: Chicago's North Shore." Please see Agent Remarks section below for recent improvements.

1487 Tower Rd is a house located in Cook County and the 60093 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Winnetka School District 36 attendance zone.

House Features

Dishwasher

Loft Layout

Hardwood Floors

Microwave

Dishwasher
Disposal
Stainless Steel Appliances
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Hardwood Floors
Loft Layout
Storage Space
Patio

Location

1487 Tower Rd, Winnetka,

IL 60093

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Neighborhood

Far North Suburban Cook is 23 miles outside of Downtown Chicago, encompassed by many local shopping centers and restaurants. Many prosperous neighborhoods make up this elegant community, including Northbrook and Glencoe.

Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, Far North Suburban Cook’s top-tier schools aren’t the only thing that makes this community thrive – golf courses, boutiques, and delicious eateries help as well.

The short drive to Glencoe Beach and area golf courses are a comfort to locals. You’ll discover a wide assortment of retailers, especially at Northbrook Mall or Willow Festival plaza. Residents of Far North Suburban Cook enjoy their proximity to major interstates, the Chicago subway lines, and O’Hare International Airport.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
Studio Studio Studio	559-562 Sq Ft	$1,595	$2,102	$4,816
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	770-771 Sq Ft	$1,400	$2,483	$5,465
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	1103-1104 Sq Ft	$1,400	$3,133	$6,948
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds	1472-1473 Sq Ft	$2,250	$4,358	$17,574
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds	3373 Sq Ft	$3,200	$10,057	$50,000

Amenities

Dishwasher
Disposal
Stainless Steel Appliances

Microwave
Range
Refrigerator

Hardwood Floors
Loft Layout
Storage Space

Patio

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Northwestern Univ., Evanston	Drive:	13 min	7.0 mi
Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus	Drive:	15 min	9.1 mi
Oakton C.C., Des Plaines	Drive:	22 min	10.8 mi
Loyola University, Lakeshore	Drive:	20 min	11.1 mi

1487 Tower Rd is within 13 minutes or 7.0 miles from Northwestern Univ., Evanston. It is also near Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus and Oakton C.C., Des Plaines.

Schools

Middlefork Primary School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

241 Students

Nearby

The Skokie School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

376 Students

Attendance Zone

Hubbard Woods Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

324 Students

Attendance Zone

New Trier Township H S Northfield

Public Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

923 Students

Attendance Zone

Carleton W Washburne School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

381 Students

Attendance Zone

New Trier Township High School Winnetka

Public High School

Grades 9-12

2,856 Students

Attendance Zone

North Shore Country Day School

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

546 Students

Nearby

Sacred Heart School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

213 Students

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Winnetka include Linden Station, located 5.2 miles from 1487 Tower Rd. 1487 Tower Rd is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 18.2 miles or 30 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 26.7 miles or 43 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Linden Station	Drive:	10 min	5.2 mi
Central Station (Purple Line)	Drive:	10 min	5.8 mi
Noyes Station	Drive:	11 min	6.1 mi
Foster Station	Drive:	12 min	6.5 mi
Dempster-Skokie	Drive:	13 min	7.8 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Hubbard Woods Station	Walk:	18 min	1.0 mi
Winnetka Station	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Glencoe Station	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi
Indian Hill Station	Drive:	5 min	2.9 mi
Braeside Station	Drive:	8 min	3.7 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Chicago O'Hare International	Drive:	30 min	18.2 mi
Chicago Midway International	Drive:	43 min	26.7 mi

Walkability Near 1487 Tower Rd Winnetka, IL 60093

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1487 Tower Rd.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Hubbard Woods Plaza	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
The Laundry	Drive:	3 min	1.7 mi
Northfield Village Square	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi

1487 Tower Rd has 3 shopping centers within 2.5 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Skokie Lagoons / William N. Erickson Preserves	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Wagner Farm	Drive:	9 min	4.2 mi
Chicago Botanic Garden	Drive:	9 min	4.7 mi
Blue Star Memorial Woods	Drive:	10 min	5.3 mi
Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie / Tyner Interpretive Center	Drive:	13 min	5.9 mi

1487 Tower Rd has 5 parks within 5.9 miles, including Skokie Lagoons / William N. Erickson Preserves, Chicago Botanic Garden, and Wagner Farm.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital	Drive:	11 min	5.9 mi
Presence Saint Francis Hospital	Drive:	14 min	8.1 mi
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital	Drive:	20 min	10.5 mi

1487 Tower Rd has 3 hospitals within 10.5 miles, the nearest is NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital which is 5.9 miles away and a 11 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Great Lakes Naval Training Center	Drive:	22 min	17.0 mi
US Military Reservation Elk Grove	Drive:	31 min	17.3 mi

1487 Tower Rd is 17.0 miles from Great Lakes Naval Training Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation Elk Grove.