An exceptional Brick and Limestone 2 Story Residence offering elegant design, an abundance of natural light, and superior craftsmanship throughout. Features include extensive custom cabinetry, exquisite Leaded Glass accents, Hardwood Floors, a dramatic wrought iron staircase and a beautiful Breakfast Area with bayed windows. The large newly renovated Chef's Kitchen with top of the line appliances blends timeless style and design with modern functionality, creating an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining. The luxurious Primary Suite serves as a private retreat with fireplace and spa bath. Three additional Bedrooms include one en-suite and two Bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath. A handsome first-floor Home Office/Library adjoins the Living Room with a two way Marble Fireplace and a large separate Formal Dining Room perfectly suited to host all your family gatherings. The spacious Main Floor Family Room has a shared Fireplace, custom built-ins and a full wall of windows overlooking the beautiful yard. A custom Home Theater and in home Gym provides exceptional entertainment space for your family while the expansive finished lower level offers multiple gathering areas with a full Wet Bar in addition to a 5th Bedroom and adjoining Full Bath. Impressive curb appeal is enhanced by Leaded Glass Double Entry Doors and Windows, plus the 3-Car Attached Garage, Brick Paver Driveway, Stone Walkways, and a Charming English Garden Wall surrounding the Raised Patio with a Stone Wood burning Fireplace and Built in Outdoor Grill. Don't miss this Special Home in an ideal east location, and very convenient to everything.
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$2,500,000
253 Franklin Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
5beds
4,503sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
0.37 Acres Lot
$2,524,000 Zestimate®
$555/sqft
$6,262 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,524,000
$2.40M - $2.65M
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Listed by:
Ben Gerstman 847-374-0200,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Michael Mitchell, ABR
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12668935
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Bedroom 5, Library, Theatre Room, Exercise Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 425 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X17
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Library
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes, Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 680 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40X17
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Oven, Humidifier, Multiple Water Heaters, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, In Unit, Sink
Features
- Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Drapes
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,034
- Total interior livable area: 4,503 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,953
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill, Lighting
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Dimensions: 96X163
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 05063030160000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Electronic Air Filters
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Glencoe
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $555/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,675,010
- Annual tax amount: $41,949
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Sold | $2,500,000+49.3%$555/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12668935 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2022 | Sold | $1,675,000-2.9%$372/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11313439 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2022 | Pending sale | $1,725,000-10.9%$383/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11313439 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2007 | Sold | $1,935,000-1.3%$430/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2003 | Sold | $1,960,000+27.3%$435/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/1999 | Sold | $1,540,000+208%$342/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/1998 | Sold | $500,000$111/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,949 +4.3% | $167,501 +0% |
| 2023 | $40,218 +5% | $167,500 |
| 2022 | $38,306 -17.1% | $167,500 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $46,222 +3% | $161,221 |
| 2020 | $44,874 +6.8% | $161,221 -7% |
| 2019 | $42,024 +16.8% | $173,356 +19.6% |
| 2018 | $35,987 +2.9% | $145,000 |
| 2017 | $34,977 -15.6% | $145,000 -20% |
| 2016 | $41,463 +10.1% | $181,309 +23.9% |
| 2015 | $37,647 -8.1% | $146,360 -10.2% |
| 2014 | $40,984 +4.9% | $163,011 |
| 2013 | $39,079 +8.2% | $163,011 +0.5% |
| 2012 | $36,101 -7.2% | $162,121 -10.9% |
| 2011 | $38,912 +4.1% | $181,925 |
| 2010 | $37,369 +13.9% | $181,925 -1% |
| 2009 | $32,811 +4.8% | $183,826 -5% |
| 2008 | $31,315 +5.4% | $193,500 |
| 2007 | $29,698 -3.1% | $193,500 +23.7% |
| 2006 | $30,656 -12.8% | $156,415 -18.6% |
| 2005 | $35,166 +3.2% | $192,126 |
| 2004 | $34,066 +6.2% | $192,126 +19.4% |
| 2003 | $32,080 +0.1% | $160,892 |
| 2002 | $32,050 +50.1% | $160,892 |
| 2001 | $21,347 +2.8% | $160,892 +59% |
| 2000 | $20,759 | $101,164 |
| 1999 | $20,759 | $101,164 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60022
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10West SchoolGrades: 3-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Central SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- NANew Trier Township H S NorthfieldGrades: 9Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: South Elementary School
- Middle: Central School
- District: 35
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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