Fabulous opportunity to move into the sought after CAGE area of Wilmette! This classic East Wilmette home has five bedrooms, 3.1 baths on a 50 x 187 lot, including a hard to find side driveway. The beautiful wood paneled foyer welcomes you into this bright and spacious home. Front four season room is perfect for an office or sitting room. Formal living room with a gas-starter, wood burning fireplace opens to dining area. Refreshed, bright kitchen with an eat-in area has updated appliances, quartz countertops, marble backsplash and painted cherry cabinets. Kitchen overlooks the spacious family room with a brick fireplace, plus wall to wall sliders that open to the back deck and yard. Side mudroom is huge, plenty of storage for all of your belongings, plus heated floors. Upstairs boasts a large primary suite with a full bath, including a jetted soaker tub and separate shower. Three additional bedrooms, hall bath and laundry room complete the space. Third floor has a bonus bedroom/office space with a full bath and storage areas. Basement has a rec room with radiant heated floors and loads of storage. Fabulous landscaped and fenced-in yard with deck and oversized two car garage. Walk to EVERYTHING location...town, train, parks, Central Elementary, Gilson Beach, Elmwood Dunes and Plaza del Lago!
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$1,735,000
1232 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
5beds
4,262sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
9,350 Square Feet Lot
$1,754,900 Zestimate®
$407/sqft
$6,806 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,754,900
$1.60M - $1.93M
$6,806/mo
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Brick fireplaceGas-starter wood burning fireplaceThree additional bedroomsHall bathFront four season roomLaundry roomOversized two car garage
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Listed by:
Sara Brahm 847-881-0200,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Sonia Madden
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12574109
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Sun Room, Foyer, Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Bonus Room, Deck, Mud Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X13
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X18
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X7
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X8
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X15
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X20
Other
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 319 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X11
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 171 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X9
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Crawl Space,Partial
- Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,762
- Total interior livable area: 4,262 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,350 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X187
Details
- Parcel number: 05273100110000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: American 4-Sq.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmette
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $407/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,219,540
- Annual tax amount: $26,921
- Date on market: 2/26/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Sold | $1,735,000-3.6%$407/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12574109 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2026 | Pending sale | $1,799,000$422/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12574109 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Contingent | $1,799,000$422/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12574109 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,799,000+57.8%$422/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12574109 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2007 | Sold | $1,140,000$267/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06319607 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,910 0% | $121,954 |
| 2023 | $26,921 -4% | $121,954 -9% |
| 2022 | $28,045 +14.3% | $134,000 +37.1% |
| 2021 | $24,531 -6.6% | $97,756 -7.7% |
| 2020 | $26,276 +3.1% | $105,925 -8% |
| 2019 | $25,482 +32.6% | $115,136 +36.7% |
| 2018 | $19,218 -7.5% | $84,216 -9.6% |
| 2017 | $20,772 -14.4% | $93,169 -18.4% |
| 2016 | $24,260 +22.7% | $114,111 +38.7% |
| 2015 | $19,770 -6.1% | $82,262 -7.3% |
| 2014 | $21,058 +4.8% | $88,768 |
| 2013 | $20,097 +2.6% | $88,768 -4.4% |
| 2012 | $19,593 -1.7% | $92,873 -5.9% |
| 2011 | $19,934 +2.6% | $98,672 |
| 2010 | $19,420 +7.2% | $98,672 -13% |
| 2009 | $18,117 +6% | $113,408 -5% |
| 2008 | $17,085 +5.1% | $119,376 |
| 2007 | $16,263 +4.8% | $119,376 +25.2% |
| 2006 | $15,514 +3.6% | $95,320 |
| 2005 | $14,971 +1.9% | $95,320 |
| 2004 | $14,686 -0.2% | $95,320 +16.8% |
| 2003 | $14,715 0% | $81,611 |
| 2002 | $14,715 +11.7% | $81,611 |
| 2001 | $13,176 +4.4% | $81,611 +17.3% |
| 2000 | $12,624 +3.4% | $69,600 |
| 1999 | $12,209 | $69,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Ouilmette North
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Wilmette Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Central Elementary School
- Middle: Wilmette Junior High School
- High: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- District: 39
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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