478 Sunset Road — Winnetka, IL 60093
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Winnetka, IL 60093

478 Sunset Road

$1,700,000
4 beds · 4 baths · 3,364 sqft
Listed at $1,700,000 6 days on market $28,470/yr taxes
01About this home

They don't build them like this anymore, but they should! This solidly built custom Hemphill home is ideally located in sought-after East Winnetka and offers timeless character, quality craftsmanship, and thoughtful updates. Built in 1936 with exceptional materials and lovingly maintained by only two owners, this home combines classic elegance with modern comfort. The spacious living room features decorative plaster crown molding, a gas-log fireplace, and built-in cabinetry, while the formal dining room showcases equally impressive molding and elegant wainscoting. The kitchen is appointed with high-end appliances, beautiful wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and an eating area. A welcoming family room overlooks the expansive fenced backyard and slate patio. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms each offer walk-in closets. The second level also includes an updated primary bath, a hall bath, and an en-suite bath, along with a large cedar closet and a deck overlooking the backyard. The basement offers exceptional additional space with four separate rooms: a recreation room with wood-burning fireplace, a work/hobby room, a "canning"/storage room, and a utility area with laundry. Direct access to the oversized attached two-car garage adds convenience. Set on a wide lot, 478 Sunset offers a wonderful floor plan just a few blocks from parks, schools, beaches, the train, and more.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$1,700,000
List price
3,364
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
3 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1937
Year built
0.27 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$28,470
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
6
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalRange HoodWater Softener
Parking
Heated GarageGarageAttached
Construction
Stone
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle school
E Elementary school
Greeley Elementary School
Winnetka, IL
📍11 mi🚗27 min
M Middle school
The Skokie School
Winnetka, IL
📍2.9 mi🚗7 min🚶69 min
H High school
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Winnetka, IL
  • Aboyer 0.3 mi
  • Capt'n Nemo's 0.3 mi
  • Marco Roma Pizzeria 0.4 mi
  • Trifecta Grill 0.9 mi
  • Homer's Ice Cream 0.9 mi
  • Little Lan's 0.9 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.2 mi
  • Lakeside Foods 0.9 mi
  • The Grand Food Center 1.0 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 1.3 mi
  • BP Shop 1.3 mi
  • Indian Hill Park 700 ft
  • Robert E. Burke Memorial Park 0.3 mi
  • Elder Lane Park 0.4 mi
  • Centennial Park 0.4 mi
  • (Cherry St. Beach) 0.5 mi
  • Pee Wee Playfield 0.6 mi
  • Tala Coffee Roasters 0.2 mi
  • Hometown Coffee & Juice 0.8 mi
  • Peet's Coffee 0.9 mi
  • Starbucks 1.0 mi
  • Convito Cafe and Market 1.3 mi
  • Starbucks 1.3 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Jun 7, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$1,700,000
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Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate · Cha McDaniel
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