Winnetka home of Olympic great Jackie Joyner-Kersee hits the market
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Winnetka home of Olympic great Jackie Joyner-Kersee hits the market
"The two-story home, built in 1988, is entered through a marble-lined foyer to a step-down living room with vaulted ceilings. The 2,425-square-foot living space also includes a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. There are gas fireplaces with stone finishes in the family room and master bedroom."
"Joyner-Kersee, 56, medaled a total of six times at four Summer Olympics beginning in 1988, when she won gold in the heptathlon and long jump in Seoul. She ranks second all-time in the long jump with a mark of 7.49 meters. A two-time winner of the Jesse Owens Award, she was inducted into the USA Track & Field Hall of the Fame in 2004."
"The property last changed hands in 1998 for $279,500, public records show. In February, based on 14 sales, the median price for single-family homes was $575,000, a 11.7% increase year over year, according to CoreLogic."
A 2,425-square-foot Winnetka home owned by retired Olympic track and field champion Jackie Joyner-Kersee is listed for sale at $629,000. Built in 1988, the two-story residence features a marble-lined foyer, step-down living room with vaulted ceilings, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, four bedrooms, and three bathrooms. Notable amenities include gas fireplaces with stone finishes in the family room and master bedroom, French doors opening to a patio and yard, and an attached two-car garage. The property last sold in 1998 for $279,500. Joyner-Kersee, 56, is a six-time Olympic medalist and ranks second all-time in the long jump with a 7.49-meter mark.
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