Welcome to 1920 Birchwood Avenue, nestled in the heart of Wilmette! This 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home boasts over 3,400 square feet of living space, offering a great blend of charm, comfort, and convenience. Step inside to discover beautiful hardwood floors that flow seamlessly throughout, accentuating the abundance of natural light that fills every corner of this home. The main level welcomes you with a gracious formal living room with a charming bay window, ideal for cozy gatherings or quiet relaxation. Easily entertain in the elegant dining room or retreat to the inviting den/home office, where inspiration meets functionality. The expansive open kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring double ovens, ample storage, and generous counter space. Open to the kitchen, the comfortable family room provides serene backyard views, creating the perfect setting for casual gatherings or quiet evenings. Upstairs, the grand primary suite awaits, offering abundant closet space and an ensuite bathroom. Three additional spacious bedrooms and a hall bathroom complete the second floor, providing ample accommodation for family and guests. The lower level of this home features a finished recreation/playroom, a convenient laundry room, a dedicated storage room, and another full bathroom. This home also features a 1-car attached garage and a 2-car detached garage, providing ample space for parking and storage. Conveniently located close to all that Wilmette has to offer, including top-rated schools, parks, shops, and restaurants, this exceptional home presents a rare opportunity to experience the best of North Shore living.
Closed
$1,212,000
1920 Birchwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
4beds
3,408sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
8,851 Square Feet Lot
$1,502,200 Zestimate®
$356/sqft
$6,807 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,502,200
$1.40M - $1.64M
$6,807/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$6,807/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$6,807/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$7,134/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$7,134/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Chung 847-446-9600,
Compass,
Amy Chung 847-461-8856,
Compass
Bought with:
Sissy Polacek
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12085290
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, Office, Recreation Room, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X15
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 736 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32X23
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Oven, Range Hood
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,408
- Total interior livable area: 3,408 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 931
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 8,851 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 177
Details
- Parcel number: 05331060130000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
- Major remodel year: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmette
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $356/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $815,310
- Annual tax amount: $18,594
- Date on market: 6/15/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2024 | Sold | $1,212,000$356/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2024 | Sold | $1,212,000+10.2%$356/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12085290 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2024 | Contingent | $1,100,000$323/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12085290 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000$323/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12085290 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2024 | Contingent | $1,100,000$323/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12002013 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+26.1%$323/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12002013 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2018 | Sold | $872,000-3%$256/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09946024 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2018 | Pending sale | $899,000$264/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka #09946024 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2018 | Price change | $899,000-2.8%$264/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka #09946024 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2018 | Listed for sale | $925,000+2.9%$271/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential #09946024 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2017 | Listing removed | $899,000$264/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka #09568100 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2017 | Listed for sale | $899,000+31.2%$264/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka #09568100 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2005 | Sold | $685,000$201/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,426 +3.8% | $81,531 +0% |
| 2023 | $17,748 -4.6% | $81,530 -9.4% |
| 2022 | $18,595 +19.6% | $89,999 +42.5% |
| 2021 | $15,544 +1.3% | $63,162 |
| 2020 | $15,348 +3.2% | $63,162 -8% |
| 2019 | $14,879 -9% | $68,655 -4.8% |
| 2018 | $16,344 +2.8% | $72,135 |
| 2017 | $15,906 -16.6% | $72,135 -20.1% |
| 2016 | $19,069 +10.2% | $90,227 +24.7% |
| 2015 | $17,308 +1.5% | $72,344 |
| 2014 | $17,046 -6.7% | $72,344 -10.6% |
| 2013 | $18,267 +45% | $80,926 +33.6% |
| 2012 | $12,594 +4.3% | $60,589 |
| 2011 | $12,080 +2.5% | $60,589 |
| 2010 | $11,784 +10.4% | $60,589 -6.9% |
| 2009 | $10,670 +3.7% | $65,075 -5% |
| 2008 | $10,292 +2.2% | $68,500 |
| 2007 | $10,071 -17.5% | $68,500 -2% |
| 2006 | $12,209 +2.7% | $69,877 |
| 2005 | $11,888 +14.1% | $69,877 |
| 2004 | $10,418 +40% | $69,877 +38.9% |
| 2003 | $7,440 -16.8% | $50,300 |
| 2002 | $8,941 +35.6% | $50,300 |
| 2001 | $6,594 +11% | $50,300 +48.7% |
| 2000 | $5,942 | $33,818 |
| 1999 | -- | $33,818 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60091
Nearby homes
- $1,249,7005 bd2 ba2.5k sqft1912 Birchwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091Off Market
- $1,374,9005 bd3 ba2.8k sqft1926 Birchwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091Off Market
- $1,041,0003 bd1 ba1.9k sqft1930 Birchwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091Off Market
- $2,168,2006 bd5 ba4.2k sqft1932 Birchwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091Off Market
- $268,2002 bd1 ba51k sqft715 Ridge Rd APT 1D, Wilmette, IL 60091Off Market
- $9,7271 bd1 ba1k sqft715 Ridge Rd APT 1F, Wilmette, IL 60091Off Market
- $329,6001 bd1 ba51k sqft701 Ridge Rd APT 1A, Wilmette, IL 60091Off Market
- $225,9001 bd1 ba51k sqft701 Ridge Rd APT 1B, Wilmette, IL 60091Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Highcrest Middle SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Wilmette Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harper 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.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$1,502,200
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$1,502,200
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Wilmette
- 60091
- 1920 Birchwood Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Wilmette Topics
