What school districts serve Winnetka?

Winnetka is served by Winnetka Public Schools District 36, New Trier Township High School District 203. Lena knows how district boundaries affect both lifestyle and resale value, and can target your search by school assignment.

Who is a top real estate agent in Winnetka, IL?

Lena Bondar is a top-rated Winnetka real estate agent with 23+ years on the North Shore, a 5.0-star rating across 39 reviews, 311+ career home sales, and more homes sold than 95% of Glenview agents. She ranks in the top 17% of brokers nationally and NSBAR's top 5% by sales volume.

How do I buy or sell a home in Winnetka?

Start with a no-obligation consultation with Lena Bondar. She handles pricing, staging, photography, marketing, and negotiation personally — no assistants — for both buyers and sellers across Winnetka and the North Shore.

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Winnetka

Prestigious estates and tree-lined lanes.

Known for its grand homes, ravines, and beaches, Winnetka represents the pinnacle of North Shore luxury living.

Lena Bondar is a top Winnetka, Illinois real estate agent with 23+ years of experience on the North Shore. Ranked in the top 17% of brokers nationally and in NSBAR's top 5% by residential sales volume, she has closed 311+ transactions across Winnetka and the surrounding North Shore communities, holds a 5.0-star rating across 39 client reviews, and is certified GRI (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute) and CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert) with @properties Christie's International Real Estate.

Winnetka at a glance

Population: 12,484
Median home price: $1,700,000
Median household income: $250,000
Homeownership: 92%
Bachelor’s or higher: 87%
To downtown Chicago: ~35 min · Metra UP-N

Why work with Lena Bondar in Winnetka

Lena Bondar has more than 23 years of hyper-local experience guiding clients through Winnetka and the surrounding North Shore. Her deep familiarity with the neighborhood’s schools, architecture, and hidden-gem streets translates to better buys, faster sales, and fewer surprises along the way.

311+ homes sold across the North Shore, City of Chicago, and Northwest Suburbs.
5.0-star rating across 39 verified client reviews.
Top 17% nationally and NSBAR top 5% by residential sales volume.
GRI & CNE certified with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate.

Reach out for a private consultation, a market report tailored to Winnetka, or just an honest opinion on whether now is the right moment to make a move.

Living in Winnetka

Winnetka is one of the wealthiest communities in the United States — a Lake Michigan lakefront village anchored by the nationally top-ranked New Trier high school and Winnetka District 36, known for tree-lined streets, architect-designed homes, downtown Elm Street shopping, and public beaches.

Winnetka housing market

One of the wealthiest communities in the U.S.; the median sale price was about $1.7M in early 2026 — with the May 2026 sold median above $2.2M — and many homes well above $2M–$5M, trophy lakefront estates higher still.

Very competitive luxury market — homes average about four offers, often selling above list, with values up roughly 7–12% year over year. Median time on market is around 29 days.

Schools in Winnetka

Winnetka Public Schools District 36 — K–8, Niche overall grade A
New Trier Township High School District 203 — Nationally renowned; GreatSchools 10/10, ~97% graduation rate

Neighborhoods

East Winnetka
Hubbard Woods
Indian Hill
Downtown Winnetka (Elm Street)

Parks & amenities

Lake Michigan beaches (Tower Road, Elder Lane)
Downtown Elm Street shopping
Hubbard Woods district
Three Metra stations

Winnetka real estate FAQ

What are home prices like in Winnetka, IL?: Winnetka has a median home price around $1,700,000. One of the wealthiest communities in the U.S.; the median sale price was about $1.7M in early 2026 — with the May 2026 sold median above $2.2M — and many homes well above $2M–$5M, trophy lakefront estates higher still. Very competitive luxury market — homes average about four offers, often selling above list, with values up roughly 7–12% year over year. For a current, address-specific valuation, Lena Bondar provides a free Winnetka market analysis.
What school districts serve Winnetka?: Winnetka is served by Winnetka Public Schools District 36, New Trier Township High School District 203. Lena knows how district boundaries affect both lifestyle and resale value, and can target your search by school assignment.
Who is a top real estate agent in Winnetka, IL?: Lena Bondar is a top-rated Winnetka real estate agent with 23+ years on the North Shore, a 5.0-star rating across 39 reviews, 311+ career home sales, and more homes sold than 95% of Glenview agents. She ranks in the top 17% of brokers nationally and NSBAR's top 5% by sales volume.
How do I buy or sell a home in Winnetka?: Start with a no-obligation consultation with Lena Bondar. She handles pricing, staging, photography, marketing, and negotiation personally — no assistants — for both buyers and sellers across Winnetka and the North Shore.

Data: 2024 U.S. Census ACS · market data spring 2026. Figures from U.S. Census/ACS, Redfin, GreatSchools/Niche, and Metra; market data shifts — contact Lena for current, address-specific numbers.

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