A Kenilworth Gardens charmer! Picturesque English-style architecture with lots of detail inside and out. Located in one of the North Shore's most popular neighborhoods. The house is highlighted by a stunning living room with wood beamed ceiling and and gorgeous stone fireplace, a pretty dining room, great-looking newer kitchen with table area, family space and mudroom. There is also a convenient first floor office. French doors from the kitchen area lead to a large deck, fenced yard and lush 50' wide backyard. The second floor features a lovely master suite with walk-in closet, separate updated vanity area and private shower. The two family bedrooms are well-sized, bright and sunny with cute detail, good closets and share a large hall bath. The finished basement rec room is large, bright and cheerful..a perfect family hangout space and playroom. There is large laundry, utility and storage room plus a bonus room ready for storage but with potential for exercise room, second office or crafts area. The one car garage is attached with access into the house. The home has a super location close to Ridge Ave, walking distance to the Metra, Thornwood Park , Harper School, minutes from Highcrest Middle School and Wilmette Junior High.
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$978,000
1946 Thornwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
3beds
1,976sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$1,226,700 Zestimate®
$495/sqft
$4,755 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,226,700
$1.15M - $1.31M
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Fenced yardGorgeous stone fireplaceStorage roomExercise roomFinished basement rec roomBonus roomWalk-in closet
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Listed by:
Betsy Burke 847-441-6300,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago,
Elizabeth Jensen 773-314-7398,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Patrick Hechinger
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11830702
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Recreation Room, Mud Room, Eating Area, Storage, Deck
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X23
Den
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X22
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X14
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X4
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X12
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,976 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X122
Details
- Parcel number: 05283040290000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco, Other
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Kenilworth Gardens
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmette
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $495/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $629,720
- Annual tax amount: $14,077
- Date on market: 7/21/2023
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2023 | Sold | $978,000+11.8%$495/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11830702 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2023 | Pending sale | $875,000$443/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #11830702 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2023 | Contingent | $875,000$443/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11830702 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $875,000+30.2%$443/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11830702 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2011 | Sold | $672,000-1%$340/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07765588 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2011 | Listed for sale | $679,000-7.6%$344/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka South #07765588 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2005 | Sold | $735,000+1.4%$372/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2005 | Sold | $725,000+17.9%$367/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2002 | Sold | $615,000+117.1%$311/sqft |
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| 9/3/1997 | Sold | $283,333-19%$143/sqft |
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| 2/26/1996 | Sold | $350,000$177/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,831 +3.8% | $62,972 |
| 2023 | $14,289 -2% | $62,972 -7.3% |
| 2022 | $14,586 +3.6% | $67,912 +25.3% |
| 2021 | $14,077 +1.7% | $54,187 |
| 2020 | $13,848 -7.2% | $54,187 -17.2% |
| 2019 | $14,921 +9.7% | $65,411 +14.4% |
| 2018 | $13,603 +2.8% | $57,179 |
| 2017 | $13,227 -1.3% | $57,179 -7.3% |
| 2016 | $13,403 +7.8% | $61,664 +23.1% |
| 2015 | $12,437 +1.6% | $50,098 |
| 2014 | $12,239 -3.4% | $50,098 -7.8% |
| 2013 | $12,675 -3.9% | $54,326 -10.7% |
| 2012 | $13,192 +8.7% | $60,854 |
| 2011 | $12,135 +2.5% | $60,854 |
| 2010 | $11,837 +4.3% | $60,854 -15% |
| 2009 | $11,346 +3.2% | $71,617 -5% |
| 2008 | $10,989 +4.5% | $75,387 |
| 2007 | $10,512 -4.3% | $75,387 +16.5% |
| 2006 | $10,987 -0.2% | $64,728 |
| 2005 | $11,012 +8% | $64,728 |
| 2004 | $10,200 -7.1% | $64,728 +5.5% |
| 2003 | $10,977 0% | $61,343 |
| 2002 | $10,977 +17.4% | $61,343 |
| 2001 | $9,351 +4.4% | $61,343 +27.9% |
| 2000 | $8,956 +3.3% | $47,960 |
| 1999 | $8,670 | $47,960 |
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Neighborhood: 60091
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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: 0.8 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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