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Luxury and lakefront homes on the North Shore
North Shore Luxury Homes for Sale
Larger homes, lakefront lots and estates in Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka and Glencoe, with what each town sells for.
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- Wilmette to Glencoe and Evanston
01 / By town
North Shore luxury homes for sale by town
North Shore luxury homes for sale cluster near the lake, along Sheridan Road and on the bluffs and ravines of Winnetka and Glencoe. Typical home values below are Zillow estimates for every home in each town, so lakefront homes sell far above them.
Kenilworth
Typical home value: $2,103,334
Source and month: Zillow, May 2026
Winnetka
Typical home value: $1,907,829
Source and month: Zillow, July 2026
Glencoe
Typical home value: $1,681,848
Source and month: Zillow, September 2026
Wilmette
Typical home value: $1,014,121
Source and month: Zillow, August 2026
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02 / Lakefront
Lakefront homes for sale on the North Shore
Lakefront homes on the North Shore sit on bluffs above Lake Michigan, many with private stairs or paths to the beach. Before you buy, check the bluff and shoreline condition, any past erosion work and the permits that work needed.
03 / Styles
Styles of North Shore luxury homes
- Tudor and Georgian homes from the 1910s to the 1930s.
- Prairie homes, including Frank Lloyd Wright's Baker House in Wilmette and his Ravine Bluffs homes in Glencoe.
- New homes on rebuilt lots, often with lower levels and three-car garages.
04 / Questions
Questions about North Shore luxury homes
Most are on the market like any home. Some sellers prefer a private sale with fewer showings, which your agent can ask about.
The bluff, the shoreline protection and its permits, drainage and the access to the beach.
Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka and Glencoe all have homes on Lake Michigan, most along or east of Sheridan Road.
05 / Related
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