Set on one of Kenilworth Gardens' most desirable streets, this charming center-entry brick Colonial offers warmth, space, and an unbeatable location. The welcoming living room features a fireplace with marble surround, while the sunny dining room overlooks the yard and deep lot with room for expansion. A first-floor office adds flexibility, and hardwood floors throughout, along with high-end curtains, bring style and continuity to the home. The DeGiulio kitchen is well appointed with a Viking oven, Bosch dishwasher, two wall ovens, and a breakfast nook. The spacious primary bedroom includes a full bath, and a cedar closet in the hallway adds a special touch. The basement, fully rehabbed in 2021, provides exceptional additional living space with a fireplace, kitchenette with wine cooler, abundant storage, and two washers and two dryers. Complete with a sprinkler system, 2-car garage, and walk-to-train convenience, this property is being sold as is.
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$1,300,000
1940 Chestnut Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
3beds
2,484sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
8,737.5 Square Feet Lot
$1,309,600 Zestimate®
$523/sqft
$6,149 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,309,600
$1.19M - $1.44M
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Fireplace with marble surroundCenter-entry brick colonialFirst-floor officeBreakfast nookHigh-end curtainsTwo wall ovensBosch dishwasher
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Mariana Alfar 847-492-9660,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Stephanie Cutter
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12602580
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X24
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X14
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X24
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X24
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,484 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,737 sqft
- Dimensions: 50x 174.75
Details
- Parcel number: 05283010310000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wilmette
- Subdivision: Kenilworth Gardens
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Sold | $1,300,000$523/sqft |
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| 5/10/2026 | Pending sale | $1,300,000$523/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Contingent | $1,300,000$523/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000$523/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Contingent | $1,300,000$523/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000$523/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Contingent | $1,300,000$523/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000+115.9%$523/sqft |
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| 3/29/2000 | Sold | $602,000+32.3%$242/sqft |
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| 8/15/1995 | Sold | $455,000$183/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2023 | $17,174 +5.8% | $79,000 |
| 2022 | $16,233 +3.7% | $79,000 +24.3% |
| 2021 | $15,651 +1.3% | $63,575 |
| 2020 | $15,454 +2% | $63,575 -9% |
| 2019 | $15,155 -11% | $69,863 -6.9% |
| 2018 | $17,029 +2.8% | $75,015 |
| 2017 | $16,572 +5.1% | $75,015 |
| 2016 | $15,762 +17.5% | $75,015 +32.4% |
| 2015 | $13,416 +1.5% | $56,664 |
| 2014 | $13,215 +4.8% | $56,664 |
| 2013 | $12,607 -14.6% | $56,664 -19.7% |
| 2012 | $14,761 +4.4% | $70,585 |
| 2011 | $14,142 +2.8% | $70,585 |
| 2010 | $13,755 +15% | $70,585 -8.2% |
| 2009 | $11,959 +7.3% | $76,877 -5% |
| 2008 | $11,148 +6.6% | $80,923 |
| 2007 | $10,460 -6.1% | $80,923 +14.7% |
| 2006 | $11,145 +3.6% | $70,530 |
| 2005 | $10,753 +2.1% | $70,530 |
| 2004 | $10,528 -3.5% | $70,530 +19.3% |
| 2003 | $10,908 +0% | $59,143 |
| 2002 | $10,908 +33.9% | $59,143 |
| 2001 | $8,145 -0.4% | $59,143 +35% |
| 2000 | $8,179 +8.4% | $43,796 |
| 1999 | $7,544 | $43,796 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60091
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Harper Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Wilmette Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.7 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.
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