Stately five-bedroom Victorian home on a charming tree-lined street in Wilmette. The first floor features a grand entryway, spacious living room with fireplace, family room, and a formal dining room. An additional room on the first floor will make a wonderful library, study, or sixth bedroom. The kitchen has beautiful custom oak cabinetry, a peninsula with seating for four, and a walk-in pantry. On second level, a long hallway connects five bedrooms and a hall bath. The primary bedroom easily accommodates a king bed and features and en-suite bath and walk-in closet. High ceilings,pristine hardwood floors, and natural light throughout. Plumbing, electric, windows, heating, and central AC have all been updated. A pull-down attic and full unfinished basement offer opportunities to expand living space. This home has all the charming details of a historic home and is awaiting your decorating ideas. Lovely shaded backyard with expansive deck and raised garden beds. Two-car garage. McKenzie / New Trier school area. Wonderful walk-to-town location and minutes from lakefront parks, Metra, and exceptional Wilmette amenities. Estate sale. Offered "as-is".
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$920,000
1715 Walnut Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
5beds
2,182sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1889
7,000 Square Feet Lot
$1,450,300 Zestimate®
$422/sqft
$5,218 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,450,300
$1.29M - $1.65M
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Formal dining roomExpansive deckNatural light throughoutBeautiful custom oak cabinetryGrand entrywayCentral acWalk-in pantry
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Sarah Valle 312-451-1321,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Mary Sehlhorst
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11834788
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Insulated Windows)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X15
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X18
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X8
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Walk-in), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X21
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X8
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- High Ceilings, Pantry, Replacement Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,182 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: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,000 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 05284180080000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1889
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Wilmette
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2023 | Sold | $920,000+5.1%$422/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11834788 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2023 | Pending sale | $875,000$401/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #11834788 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2023 | Contingent | $875,000$401/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11834788 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $875,000$401/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11834788 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $67,000 |
| 2023 | $13,849 +6% | $67,000 |
| 2022 | $13,068 -7.4% | $67,000 +11.1% |
| 2021 | $14,115 -5.3% | $60,326 -5.6% |
| 2020 | $14,899 +2% | $63,887 -9% |
| 2019 | $14,607 +1.7% | $70,206 +5.5% |
| 2018 | $14,359 +2.7% | $66,539 |
| 2017 | $13,987 +3.4% | $66,539 |
| 2016 | $13,532 -1% | $66,539 +11.7% |
| 2015 | $13,668 +1.4% | $59,555 |
| 2014 | $13,473 +4.9% | $59,555 |
| 2013 | $12,843 +4.7% | $59,555 -2.1% |
| 2012 | $12,264 +3.4% | $60,846 |
| 2011 | $11,855 +7.6% | $60,846 |
| 2010 | $11,020 +2.8% | $60,846 -13.9% |
| 2009 | $10,718 +7.9% | $70,703 -5% |
| 2008 | $9,937 +6.9% | $74,425 |
| 2007 | $9,294 -4.2% | $74,425 +18.3% |
| 2006 | $9,704 -6.6% | $62,924 |
| 2005 | $10,393 +12.3% | $62,924 |
| 2004 | $9,252 +6.9% | $62,924 +29% |
| 2003 | $8,656 0% | $48,760 |
| 2002 | $8,657 +48.5% | $48,760 |
| 2001 | $5,828 +4.3% | $48,760 +52.8% |
| 2000 | $5,586 | $31,914 |
| 1999 | $5,586 | $31,914 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60091
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Mckenzie Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Wilmette Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mckenzie 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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