Frequently Asked Questions

Over trailing 12 months through February 2026, the median sale price for detached single-family homes in Winnetka was $2,006,000 (103.0% of list price, 54 avg days on market, 182 closed sales). Attached homes had a median of $617,500 (105.7% of list price, 19 avg days, 20 closed sales).

Source: MRED, trailing 12 months through February 2026.

Over trailing 12 months through February 2026, the median sale price for detached single-family homes in Kenilworth was $2,174,500 (99.0% of list price, 58 avg days on market, 54 closed sales). Attached homes had a median of $640,000 (96.2% of list price, 11 avg days, 1 closed sale).

Source: MRED, trailing 12 months through February 2026.

Over trailing 12 months through February 2026, the median sale price for detached single-family homes in Glencoe was $1,695,000 (103.3% of list price, 42 avg days on market, 104 closed sales). Attached homes had a median of $300,000 (98.9% of list price, 73 avg days, 7 closed sales).

Source: MRED, trailing 12 months through February 2026.

Over trailing 12 months through February 2026, the median sale price for detached single-family homes in Lake Forest was $1,424,500 (97.1% of list price, 64 avg days on market, 262 closed sales). Attached homes had a median of $590,000 (97.6% of list price, 41 avg days, 57 closed sales).

Source: MRED, trailing 12 months through February 2026.

Over trailing 12 months through February 2026, the median sale price for detached single-family homes in Wilmette was $1,300,000 (103.5% of list price, 28 avg days on market, 298 closed sales). Attached homes had a median of $525,000 (99.6% of list price, 35 avg days, 89 closed sales).

Source: MRED, trailing 12 months through February 2026.

Over trailing 12 months through February 2026, the median sale price for detached single-family homes in Northfield was $1,106,000 (98.9% of list price, 37 avg days on market, 72 closed sales). Attached homes had a median of $377,000 (100.2% of list price, 23 avg days, 33 closed sales).

Source: MRED, trailing 12 months through February 2026.

Over trailing 12 months through February 2026, the median sale price for detached single-family homes in Glenview was $870,000 (99.7% of list price, 35 avg days on market, 421 closed sales). Attached homes had a median of $440,750 (99.5% of list price, 28 avg days, 268 closed sales).

Source: MRED, trailing 12 months through February 2026.

Over trailing 12 months through February 2026, the median sale price for detached single-family homes in Highland Park was $838,750 (100.5% of list price, 40 avg days on market, 314 closed sales). Attached homes had a median of $457,000 (99.1% of list price, 43 avg days, 88 closed sales).

Source: MRED, trailing 12 months through February 2026.

Over trailing 12 months through February 2026, the median sale price for detached single-family homes in Evanston was $815,500 (100.7% of list price, 39 avg days on market, 327 closed sales). Attached homes had a median of $335,000 (99.9% of list price, 30 avg days, 461 closed sales).

Source: MRED, trailing 12 months through February 2026.

Average days on market (trailing 12 months through February 2026): Glenview 35 days, Winnetka 54 days, Northfield 37 days, Evanston 39 days, Highland Park 40 days, Glencoe 42 days, Kenilworth 58 days, Lake Forest 64 days, and Wilmette 28 days. Trailing averages provide a more stable picture of market velocity than single-month figures.

Source: MRED, trailing 12 months through February 2026.

New Trier High School serves Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, and Northfield — consistently ranked among the top public high schools in Illinois. Highland Park has Highland Park High School, Lake Forest has Lake Forest High School, Glenview has Glenbrook South, and Evanston has Evanston Township High School.

Notable private schools include North Shore Country Day School (Winnetka), Loyola Academy (Wilmette), and Lake Forest Academy.

New Trier Township High School serves students from Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, and Northfield. It is one of the highest-performing public high schools in the state and a major driver of real estate demand in these communities.

Yes. A buyer's agent provides market value assessment, identifies property red flags, shapes offer strategy, and serves as an emotional buffer during competitive negotiations. Without dedicated representation, buyers risk overpaying or missing critical issues.

Contact Third Coast Luxury for a personalized home valuation. Our team analyzes recent comparable sales, current market conditions, and property-specific features to provide an accurate assessment. Call 847-372-3324, email thirdcoastluxury@compass.com, or use the Home Value form on our website.

Seven essential steps: define your goals (resale vs. personal enjoyment), choose your professionals (architect, contractor, designer), get scaled drawings and permits, set a realistic budget with 5-15% contingency, make material and finish selections early, plan technology and mechanical needs, and decide how you'll live through the renovation.

Third Coast Luxury is a premier real estate team at Compass serving Chicago's North Shore. Led by Coco Harris and Julie Bradbury Miller, the team brings three generations of expertise and over $1.4 billion in career sales. Our team of 9 agents specializes in Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Evanston, Northfield, and Glenview.

Our office is at 568 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093. We serve all nine communities on Chicago's North Shore. Call us at 847-372-3324 or email thirdcoastluxury@compass.com.