Beginning with the inviting front porch spanning the width of the house, this beautiful custom built center-entrance colonial has everything you need. Situated on one of East Wilmette's most beautiful tree-lined streets in the "cage" neighborhood, this lovely home features fifteen+ rooms, including six bedrooms and five and one half baths. There are hardwood floors throughout the first through third floors. The windows are Pella's top of the line. The first and second floor rooms all feature exquisite crown moldings, some with tray ceilings. The sun-filled formal Dining Room features chair railing and an adjoining Butlers Pantry... leading to the beautiful Kitchen, Breakfast room and inviting Family Room. The island Kitchen is appointed with beautiful cabinetry, high-end stainless steel appliances and sparkling granite countertops. Both the Living Room and Family Room feature a wood burning fireplace with a gas starter. The fireplace in the Family Room is flanked by convenient built-in book cases. The Office/Study boasts a coffered ceiling and lovely built in shelving and cabinetry. The lower level includes a specious Recreation Room with a fireplace and convenient kitchenette with stainless steel appliances. Also on the lower level is the sixth Bedroom (currently the ping-pong room) with adjoining full bathroom, a fully equipped Media Room which also houses the controls for the house's Sonos sound system, and a Bonus Room/Office. The second floor features four Bedrooms including a spacious sun-filled Primary Bedroom with luxurious ensuite bathroom. The second and third bedrooms share a full "Jack and Jill" bathroom. The fourth bedroom has it's own full bathroom and each of the second floor bathrooms include radiant heated floors and jetted Jacuzzi bathtubs with showers. The Primary bathroom also has a large separate shower. The third floor features one Bedroom and it's own full Bathroom with shower and a sunny Loft/Sitting Room. This house offers too many details to mention! There is a two car garage and a backyard with both brick-paver patio and a deck (off Family Room), as well as ample room for games on the lawn! This extraordinary house is only four blocks to the Metra Station and all the fun of downtown Wilmette.
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$2,151,235
1235 Ashland Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
6beds
4,435sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
8,886 Square Feet Lot
$2,699,600 Zestimate®
$485/sqft
$13,887 Estimated rent
Home value
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$2.54M - $2.89M
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Coffered ceilingHardwood floors throughoutHigh-end stainless steel appliancesSpecious recreation roomChair railingTray ceilingsLuxurious ensuite bathroom
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Listed by:
Dona Porter, GRI 847-501-1303,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Leigh Marcus
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11869643
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Office, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Bonus Room, Deck, Media Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Screens, Shades, Wood Frames), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes, Screens, Wood Frames)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Screens, Triple Pane Windows, Wood Frames)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Screens, Wood Frames)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Screens, Shades, Wood Frames)
- Level: Third
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X21
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Screens, Wood Frames)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Screens, Wood Frames)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X20
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Screens, Wood Frames)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Screens, Wood Frames)
- Level: Main
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X20
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Butler, Breakfast Room, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Screens, Wood Frames)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Second
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Screens, Wood Frames)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Media room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X18
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Screens, Wood Frames)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Screens, Wood Frames)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 493 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X29
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Shades, Wood Frames)
- Level: Third
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X21
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Oven, Range Hood, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Center Hall Plan, Coffered Ceiling(s), Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Drapes
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,676
- Total interior livable area: 4,435 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,886 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 178.25
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 05273060020000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Service - 400 Amp or Greater
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Other
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmette
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $485/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,895,560
- Annual tax amount: $34,986
- Date on market: 8/26/2023
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2023 | Sold | $2,151,235+2.4%$485/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11869643 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2023 | Pending sale | $2,100,000$474/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11869643 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2023 | Contingent | $2,100,000$474/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11869643 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000+117.6%$474/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11869643 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2006 | Sold | $965,000+6.4%$218/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2004 | Sold | $907,000$205/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,288 +0.1% | $189,556 |
| 2023 | $42,261 +5.7% | $189,556 |
| 2022 | $39,977 +14.3% | $189,556 +37.4% |
| 2021 | $34,986 +1.5% | $138,000 |
| 2020 | $34,473 +3.1% | $138,000 -8% |
| 2019 | $33,436 +2.9% | $150,000 +7.1% |
| 2018 | $32,490 +2.8% | $140,000 |
| 2017 | $31,605 +5.7% | $140,000 |
| 2016 | $29,888 -12.4% | $140,000 |
| 2015 | $34,104 +1.6% | $140,000 |
| 2014 | $33,574 +4.8% | $140,000 |
| 2013 | $32,049 +5.1% | $140,000 -3.4% |
| 2012 | $30,507 -4.3% | $145,000 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $31,889 +3.3% | $160,000 |
| 2010 | $30,866 +31.7% | $160,000 +10.3% |
| 2009 | $23,443 +24.8% | $145,000 +14.9% |
| 2008 | $18,791 +27.7% | $126,184 +29.4% |
| 2007 | $14,715 +3.3% | $97,516 +19.6% |
| 2006 | $14,245 +12.8% | $81,531 |
| 2005 | $12,625 -7.7% | $81,531 |
| 2004 | $13,675 +29.3% | $81,531 +37.8% |
| 2003 | $10,574 -3.1% | $59,158 |
| 2002 | $10,910 +16.6% | $59,158 |
| 2001 | $9,358 +4.3% | $59,158 +15.7% |
| 2000 | $8,970 +3.5% | $51,142 |
| 1999 | $8,665 | $51,142 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Ouilmette North
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.6 mi
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Central Elementary School
- Middle: Highcrest Middle 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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