Mallek Real Estate

01/03/2026

09/23/2025

A grand old home that was built in 1907 when Chicago's moneyed class was building fine country mansions in Lake Forest and played a small part in an Oscar-winning film seven decades later went up for sale over the weekend for the first time in three decades.

The asking price is just under $7.5 million for the Woodland Road estate. Designed by Howard Van Doren Shaw, a noted architect of the early 20th century whose works in Lake Forest alone number 40, the mansion is a large red brick Georgian with formal rooms, sun porches, formal gardens and a long gravel driveway leading from the street, for the full effect of arriving.

In the living room is pine paneling from the early 19th century imported from England. The paneling is the backdrop for this telling scene of family tension in "Ordinary People," the 1980 film starring Mary Tyler Moore and Donald Sutherland that won the year's Oscar for Best Picture.

If it sells for over $7 million, the house — five bedrooms in roughly 7,300 square feet on 2.5 acres on Woodland Road — will be the third to do so in the 2020s. Or it might be beaten to that mark by a much larger property, an eight-acre estate that came on the market in 2024 at $15 million and has been under contract to a buyer since July.

Read more here: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/ordinary-people-lake-forest-mansion-sale-almost-75m?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=soc-own

07/16/2025

A lakefront mansion in Winnetka sold for $11.4 million, the second home in the North Shore town to sell for over $10 million in less than a month.

The property is a seven-bedroom, roughly 15,800-square-foot house built in 2005 on 1.3 acres on Sheridan Road. It has a pool on its blufftop lawn and 100 feet of Lake Michigan beach at the foot of the bluff.

"The house is fully loaded (with) great features that could never be replicated today," listing agent Jena Radnay of Christie's International Real Estate told Crain's in an email. That may be in part because Winnetka last year put in place restrictions on how much and where lakefront property owners can build on their blufftop land.

Morris Silverman, who bought the Sheridan Road site in 2003 for $5.78 million and completed the house in 2005, sold it July 9, a little less than 11 months after putting it on the market.

Read more here: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/winnetka-home-sells-114m-2nd-biggest-sale-2025?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=soc-own

05/25/2025

Check out our newest listing! 🩷

05/06/2025

Staging the living room was most important for buyers (37%), followed by the primary bedroom (34%) and kitchen (23%). Among sellers, the most commonly staged rooms were the living room (91%), primary bedroom (83%), dining room (69%) and kitchen (68%).
https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/profile-of-home-staging

04/28/2025

Luxury Ranch Duplex in Mokena, IL ✨
Chic. Elegant. Effortless. This stunning ranch-style duplex in one of Mokena’s most desirable communities is officially live in the Private Listing Network – and ready for select exclusive pre-market showings (see full listing for details).

Nothing to do but move in and enjoy the elevated finishes, sophisticated layout, and low-maintenance luxury lifestyle of this Scarlet model build.

📲 Contact listing agent Victoria or have your agent reach out today for more info and a private tour. (Listing ID: PRIV-MLS #: 12328481)
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🔑Victoria Kroll Mallek - Century 21 Pride
⭐️Top 2% Agent In the USA
👥Century 21 Pride Realty

📧 [email protected]
💻 malleksold.com

04/22/2025

In this episode of 'The Real Estate Ripple' podcast, hosts Christy Murawski and Megan Wendtland, welcome Rachel Derry from TownCenter Realty and Victoria Kroll Malik from Century 21 Pride, two accomplished realtors, to discuss their career journeys and share valuable insights. Victoria and Rachel di...

04/22/2025

Luxury Ranch Duplex in Mokena, IL ✨

Chic. Elegant. Effortless. This stunning ranch-style duplex in one of Mokena’s most desirable communities is officially live in the Private Listing Network – and ready for select exclusive pre-market showings (see full listing for details).

Nothing to do but move in and enjoy the elevated finishes, sophisticated layout, and low-maintenance luxury lifestyle of this Scarlet model build.

📲 Contact listing agent Victoria or have your agent reach out today for more info and a private tour. (Listing ID: MLS #: 12328481)
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🔑 Victoria Kroll-Mallek
❤3rd Generation Realtor
⭐️Top 2% Agent In the USA
👥Century 21 Pride Realty

📧 [email protected]
💻 malleksold.com

03/23/2025

Happy from Alexander, Victoria, and Rosie Mallek 🩷

02/12/2025

JUST LISTED ✨

Spanning an impressive 7,375 sq ft above grade, with an additional 3,888 sq ft in the basement, this home is a timeless marvel of design and elegance, perfectly situated on a generous 101 x 174 lot just blocks from the heart of Downtown Naperville and all three award winning schools.

Call us for more info & to book a private tour!
📲 815-407-7117

Mallek Real Estate Team
Century 21 Pride Realty

For sale: 5 bed, 8 bath, 7,375 SQFT house. Welcome to a masterpiece of luxury living, where craftsmanship reaches its pinnacle with this custom-built res... $3,999,000.

02/04/2025

🏡 Home prices in Illinois were higher amid lower sales in 2024 and a slight increase in inventory. 🔗 Download and share Illinois REALTORS® 2024 Annual Report and infographic > https://bit.ly/40Uyrh7

01/29/2025

Check out our most recent condo listing ✨ Enjoy updated living in the Chicagoland under $200k

📍 4922 134th St #309. Crestwood IL 60418

🏡 This updated 2-bedroom, 2-full-bath condo is now available for new owners. The eat-in kitchen features granite countertops and ample cabinetry, while the designated formal dining space is ideal for entertaining. A bright and airy family room opens to a private balcony with views of large trees in the warmer months, perfect for relaxing. The master suite includes a walk-in closet and private full bath, and the large second bedroom adds versatility for guests or a home office. Additional conveniences include an in-unit laundry room, a 1-car garage, and an extra designated parking space. (NEWER: Window treatments 2020, Fresh paint, Carpeting 2022, Windows & doors 2020, Cabinets & counters 2015, HVAC 2017, Washer/dryer 2017). HOA fee covers water & exterior maintenance ($241/mo). Taxes do not currently reflect a homeowner exemption.

📑 See more photos & details on MallekSold.com or PM us directly
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⭐Listed by: Victoria Kroll-Mallek of the Mallek Team
❤️3rd Generation Realtor
👥Century 21 Pride Realty

📲Call/Text: 815-407-7117
📧Email: [email protected]