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$2.4M Evanston Victorian Dates to 1889

In Patch's ongoing real estate column, we look at a three-story, five-bedroom Victorian home in North Evanston with ornate stained glass windows and other historic details.

Looking for a home for sale on the North Shore? Or do you just like to ogle pictures of gorgeous real estate? Each week, Patch features North Shore Wow Homes that fits the bill. Today's installment is a $2.4 million Victorian home at 1742 Asbury Ave. in Evanston. Built in 1889, the three-story, five-bedroom house is replete with period details including ornate stained glass windows, wood panelling and several fireplaces. Other features include a wrap-around porch, sunroom and three-bedroom coach house. For more information, visit the home's Coldwell Banker listing.

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Deerfield Wow House Is a Dream Home

Large first floor living space offers family room, kitchen, living room and dining room with hardwood floors.

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, The North Shore is chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes for sale. Each week, Patch features one ‘Wow House’ that caught our attention. This week Patch has an abode listed by Alan Berlow at Coldwell Banker at 963 Cedar Avenue in Deerfield. Listed at $1,099,000, this dream home boasts a kitchen with eating space and an eating bar, island, butler pantry and pantry closet.  The main floor also has a contemporary living room, dining room, family room and a fifth bedroom.  There is also a finished basement recreation and exercise room. And, the family house has four bedrooms on the second floor. There are five full bathrooms. Here, take a peek inside, and see what this …

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'Home Alone' House Sells for Almost $1.6 Million

The red-brick, four-bedroom home in Winnetka has been for sale since the spring of 2011.

Known for its role in the John Hughes film "Home Alone," a colonial Georgian house sold for $1.585 million, according to Coldwell Banker on Thursday. Related Video: Behind The Scenes: Selling The 'Home Alone' House The house, which is located on the 600 block of Lincoln Avenue, was listed for $2.4 million in May last year. “This iconic home attracted buyers from around the country as well as buyers with roots in Chicago,” said Marissa Hopkins, a broker associate with Coldweel Banker Residential Brokerage. Owners John and Cynthia Abendshien lived there while the movie was filmed except for a few nights. The film was released in 1990. The residence is one of several locations in the area where the movie was filmed, including Wilmette's …

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This Week’s “Wow House:” A $2.9 Million Gem With New England Charm

Can you smell the sea breeze? This 5,600 square-foot estate brings Nantucket design to the North Shore.

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally friendly abodes, The North Shore is chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch will feature one ‘Wow House’ that caught our attention. This week, a 5,600 square-foot Northbrook estate steals our hearts. Set on two acres down a private lane, the $2.9 million showstopper invokes New England with its cedar shake shingles, peaked rooflines, gables and expansive porches. Completed by builder Orren Pickell in 2005, 23 Bridlewood Road won a Crystal Key Award from the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago for its architectural design. Last Week: Glenayre Mansion Makes This Week's 'Wow' House Inside this mansion, French doors lead through the foyer to an enormous family …

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House Hunt: What's on the Market in Winnetka

Check out this new property for sale in Winnetka.

For more information, contact Lee Marcus, Coldwell Banker Residential, at 847-784-7344.

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House Hunt: Open Houses in Winnetka

Two new houses on the market in Winnetka this week.

Scroll through the photos for a glimpse of two new houses on the market in Winnetka. Contact Lee Marcus, Coldwell Banker Residential, 847-784-7344, for more information.  

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