North Shore

Luxury homes on Chicago's North Shore

The North Shore is known for lakefront estates, historic architecture, and walkable village centers along Lake Michigan. I help buyers compare towns and properties and help sellers present their homes to a qualified, well-informed buyer pool.

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  • Daniel EllingtonLicensed Illinois Real Estate Broker
  • Infiniti PropertiesBrokerage since 1991, Homewood office
  • IL License #475211812Chicagoland and throughout Illinois

Who this is for

Families moving north

Buyers seeking larger homes, character, and lake access.

Move-up buyers

Owners trading up from the city or nearer suburbs.

North Shore sellers

Owners of estates, historic homes, and new builds.

How it works

  1. Compare towns Commute, housing stock, taxes, and lifestyle.
  2. Private tours New listings, coming-soon, and off-market opportunities.
  3. Due diligence Inspections, taxes, and historic or zoning considerations.
  4. Negotiate and close Confident negotiation backed by detailed comps.

What I do for you

  • Town-by-town comparisons of housing and property taxes
  • Access to coming-soon and off-market opportunities
  • Guidance on historic homes and teardown considerations
  • Jumbo and private banking lender introductions
  • Premium marketing for North Shore sellers

Communities and commute

North Shore communities include Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, and Lake Forest, each with its own character, from historic homes to new construction. The Metra Union Pacific North line connects these communities with downtown Chicago.

Property taxes are a significant part of ownership here and vary by town. Some areas also have historic preservation rules that affect renovations, so review them before you buy.

Common questions

Which North Shore town is right for me?

It depends on your commute, home style, budget, and lifestyle. I'll compare a few towns side by side based on your priorities.

How do I commute to downtown from the North Shore?

Many residents take the Metra Union Pacific North line, and others drive via Lake Shore Drive or the Edens Expressway.

Can I renovate a historic home?

Often, but some homes are in historic districts or are landmarked, which can add review requirements. Check before you buy if renovations are part of your plan.

Are teardowns common on the North Shore?

In some areas, buyers purchase older homes to rebuild. Zoning, lot size, and local rules determine what's possible.

How are luxury homes priced here?

By comparable sales adjusted for location, lot, lake proximity, architecture, and condition. Precise pricing matters more at the top of the market.

This page is general information, not legal, tax, or lending advice. Consult a real estate attorney, CPA, or lender about your situation.

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Infiniti Properties, 2401 183rd St, Homewood, IL 60430
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Adam Bevan
11 months ago

Dan was an excellent representative for us and I wouldn't hesitate to work with him again

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Lorenzo Douglas
8 months ago

Daniel has been amazing for me as an out of state investors. Very response, pretty decent comps. He's gone above and beyond for me.

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Jared Rowntree
7 months ago

Daniel was absolutely phenomenal during our house hunt and closing. Any time an issue came up, Daniel took it in stride and helped everybody involved to have a smooth process. He is wildly friendly and knowledgeable, and was invaluable to us as First Time Homebuyers; he kept us informed and up to date the second anything changed. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Daniel again for my next house, and the next ones after that.

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Daniel was great. I would use him again.

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