Karen Arenson
Karen Arenson -Engel & Völkers Chicago North Shore
License Partner, Designated Managing Broker
773-501-6201
My career in residential real estate sales has offered me the perfect blend of all that I love – teaching, learning, exploring, guiding, and mentoring. My true passion is the “Ah ha” moment that occurs when I have helped others achieve their potential or realize an important achievement. Being able to make a difference in people’s lives gives me great joy. Having received a master’s degree from Northwestern University and been on the faculty at New Trier High School, Lake Forest High School, and Lake Forest Country Day School, I am intimately familiar with the North Shore. Within my 20+ years in real estate, I have been a designated managing broker over multiple offices and shops for over 15 years. Introducing Engel & Völkers to the North Shore has allowed me to bring together like-minded brokers who were ready to elevate their businesses and align with a company whose culture and values reflect their own. The consistency and quality of this global brand is unsurpassed, and it is an honor to represent the best wherever I go!
In the Words of My Satisfied Clients
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Wilmette 2023
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Glencoe 2023
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Featured Neighborhoods
Featured Sold Properties
$1,100,000$1,075,000 2.3%
5 Beds5.5 Baths5,417 SqFt4410 Woodland Hollow TRL, Prairie Grove, IL 60012
Featured Listings
- 1/77 77
Active$ 27,500,000
6 Beds7.5 Baths15,000 SqFt595 Circle LN, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single Family Home
Listed by Ann Lyon of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
- 1/20 20
Active$ 16,750,000
7 Beds8.5 Baths17,000 SqFt501 Sheridan RD, Kenilworth, IL 60043
Single Family Home
Listed by Milena Birov of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
- 1/80 80
Active$ 9,600,000
8 Beds9.5 Baths11,416 SqFt347 Bluffs Edge DR, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single Family Home
Listed by Houda Chedid of Compass
- 1/59 59
Active$ 8,750,000
5 Beds7.5 Baths9,749 SqFt55 S Deere Park DR, Highland Park, IL 60035
Single Family Home
Listed by Erin Smith of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
- 1/114 114
Active Under Contract$ 7,888,000
6 Beds9.5 Baths12,709 SqFt219 Lincoln DR, Glencoe, IL 60022
Single Family Home
Listed by Connie Dornan of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
- 1/21 21
Active$ 7,275,000
6 Beds7.5 Baths15,000 SqFt43 Indian Hill RD, Winnetka, IL 60093
Single Family Home
Listed by Milena Birov of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
KAREN'S BLOG
Pride with Purpose: How Engel & Völkers Franchisees Are Advancing LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Real Estate At Engel & Völkers, inclusion isn’t a trend—it’s a commitment. This year’s Pride Summit in Chicago brought together real estate professionals from across North America to address the housing challenge
As 2026 begins, setting clear real estate goals can help homebuyers and sellers navigate the market with confidence and purpose. Learn how to define your priorities, assess your starting point, and align your plans with current market conditions. With thoughtful preparation and expert guidance, your
Luxury living today is defined by ease, light, and a seamless connection to nature, and 467 Paseo Miramar captures that shift beautifully. Perched above the Pacific in Pacific Palisades, this contemporary ocean view residence combines refined architecture, indoor-outdoor flow, and serene privacy to
Taking down holiday décor does not have to feel overwhelming. This guide shares a thoughtful, efficient approach to removing, editing, and storing seasonal decorations while introducing simple winter updates that keep your home feeling warm, composed, and intentional long after the holidays end. Whe
Karen Arenson
Karen Arenson -Engel & Völkers Chicago North Shore
Whether you're looking to buy or sell your home, invest in luxury real estate or learn more about joining Engel & Völkers, I'm here to support your estate needs. Get in touch with me.