This gracious and beautifully updated 5 bedroom, 5.1 bathroom brick colonial home offers a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern luxury. Situated on a premier street, the home boasts a wide 61' lot, an attached 2-car garage, and professionally landscaped grounds. The south-facing orientation fills the home with natural light, highlighting the spacious rooms and original built-ins that complement the ideal circular floor plan. A lovely foyer with a stunning curved staircase welcomes you between the sunny dining room and oversized living room, complete with a fireplace. The heart of the home is a true Chef's kitchen in the center of the home features high end fridge, double ovens, 2 Bosch dishwashers, 2 sinks, wine fridge, beautiful stone counters, huge eat-in island, breakfast area and built-ins. The adjacent family room is warm and inviting, with a stone wood-burning fireplace, floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves, and access to the patio. The main floor is complete with a quaint under the stairs powder room, mudroom with lockers and cubbies and a rare attached heated garage with epoxy floor, storage system, bike racks and Tesla certified EV charger. Upstairs, you'll find 5 generous-sized bedrooms with 4 full baths. The primary suite is an oasis with the bedroom surrounded by windows with a vaulted ceiling, separate sitting room, his/hers walk-in closets and spa bath with double vanity, tub, walk-in shower and heated floors. The finished basement offers a large recreation room (which could serve as an additional bedroom), a full bath, a 900-bottle wine cellar, a full laundry room, a workroom, and more storage. Additional highlights of this home include a Crestron lighting system, surround sound both inside and out, an abundance of storage, and hardwood floors throughout. This meticulously maintained home has a brand-new (2024) roof, gutters, ventilation system, and new appliances and mechanicals. The spectacular fenced-in yard features an oversized playset, a sprinkler system, and breathtaking landscaping. The prime location is centrally situated between Vernon and Greenwood, walkable to both downtown Glencoe and Hubbard Woods, and steps from South School, Weinberg Family Recreation Center and Ice Rink, and multiple parks.
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$2,225,000
521 Jackson Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022
5beds
5,847sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
0.25 Acres Lot
$2,254,900 Zestimate®
$381/sqft
$8,346 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,254,900
$2.03M - $2.50M
$8,346/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 16, 2025 at 02:22pm
Listing courtesy of:
Marlene Rubenstein, ABR,ABRM,SRES 847-565-6666,
Baird & Warner,
Dena Fox 847-899-4666,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Laura Fitzpatrick
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12362642
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X18
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X19
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X19
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X17
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X24
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X24
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Zoned, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,847
- Total interior livable area: 5,847 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,371
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 61 X 182.6
Details
- Parcel number: 05074200150000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
- Major remodel year: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Glencoe
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2025 | Sold | $2,225,000-3.3%$381/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12362642 | ||
| 4/1/2025 | Price change | $2,300,000-4.2%$393/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12298571 | ||
| 3/12/2025 | Price change | $2,400,000-7.7%$410/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12298571 | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,600,000+126.1%$445/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12298571 | ||
| 3/20/2012 | Sold | $1,150,000-9.8%$197/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07939589 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,541 +7.2% | $103,500 |
| 2022 | $22,887 -21.6% | $103,500 -1.6% |
| 2021 | $29,205 +2.8% | $105,198 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60022
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NASouth Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Central SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- NANew Trier Township H S NorthfieldGrades: 9Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: South Elementary School
- Middle: Central School
- High: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- 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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