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About this home
Architecturally significant and beautifully preserved, this exceptional Roy Binkley-designed Mid-Century Modern residence is set on 1.3 private, wooded acres, offering a rare blend of design pedigree, modern updates, and flexible living spaces. Defined by soaring ceilings, dramatic walls of glass, and Binkley's signature integration of architecture and nature, the home is rich in texture, form, and function. Thoughtfully designed for primarily one-level living, the residence includes a fully integrated private suite with its own entrance, kitchenette, office, and sitting room-ideal for guests, multigenerational living, an au pair, or a private work-from-home retreat. Expansive windows frame breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape from nearly every room, creating the sensation of living among the treetops. The walk-out lower level offers additional living and recreation space, perfect for a fitness studio, media room, or teen retreat, all with serene views of the property. Significant improvements include a new roof and skylights (2025), along with beautifully expanded primary and second-floor baths. Freshly painted inside and out, this meticulously maintained home is truly move-in ready. A rare opportunity to own a timeless architectural gem where every angle reveals a new perspective and every room celebrates the beauty of its natural surroundings. Adjacent to Waveland Park.
North Shore, located between Evanston and Lake Forest, is a residential and lakeside Chicago neighborhood with leafy ravines and a shoreline park system. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Metra stations and village centers along Green Bay Road, where independent cafes, bookstores, and small galleries line walkable blocks. Writers Theatre and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts anchor the cultural calendar, while the Chicago Botanic Garden sets a seasonal rhythm just beyond the lakefront. Streets of brick Colonials, Tudors, and mid-century homes sit behind mature trees and stone walls. Lake Michigan beaches and the Green Bay Trail shape daily routines with long, linear outdoor corridors. Commuter rail and lakefront drives connect the area to downtown without changing its quiet, curated pace.
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Offer insights
550 S Green Bay Rd · $1,695,000
$1.78M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.78M+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
101.1%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,695,000
Median list price in this area is $479,950. (72% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Partially finished walk-out basement
12 total rooms
One fireplace in the living room
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms total
Master bedroom on the main level (full bath)
Bedroom 2 on the main level (16 x 13)
Bedroom 3 on the second level (13 x 12)
Bedroom 4 on the second level (12 x 11)
Bedroom 5 on the second level (11 x 11)
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen on the main level (13 x 10)
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room (12 x 8)
Flooring
Hardwood in the living room
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck on the main level (26 x 10)
Lot approximately 1.0–1.99 acres with dimensions 180 x 333
Lake Michigan water access listed among water sources
Home design
Detached single-family home
2-story design
Fee simple ownership
Built before 1978
Parking
Attached garage (garage owned) with 2 garage spaces
Total parking for 2 vehicles
Gravel parking areas
Construction
Cedar construction
Shake roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Estimated age 61–70 years
Utilities
Public water and Lake Michigan listed as a water source
Public sewer and storm sewer
200+ amp electric service
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Other
School bus service available
Electricity and solar
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