This beautifully designed 4-bedroom (1 bedroom down), 2.1-bath home sits in one of Wilmette's most sought-after neighborhoods, within the coveted McKenzie school district. It truly lives like a ranch, with the added incredible lower level that completely elevates the home. The main level offers an open, airy flow with a stunning living and dining space featuring vaulted ceilings with warm wood beams and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, the kind of space that instantly feels like home. The kitchen is both stylish and functional, with updated cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a rich slate floor, plus room to gather and eat in. Three well-proportioned bedrooms complete the main level, all with hardwood floors making it move-in ready. Most importantly, all the necessary updates have been done, from roof, to exterior paint, HVAC, waterproofing, the list continues. What truly sets this home apart is the lower level. This is not your typical basement, it's bright, expansive, and fully connected to the outdoors with direct access to the backyard and brick patio. It offers a large recreation room, a fourth bedroom and an additional flexible space perfect for a home office, gym, or both. There's incredible storage as well, making everyday living easy and organized. This is the space everyone will naturally gravitate toward-whether it's movie nights, workouts, or just unwinding. Set on a quiet, tree-lined street just blocks from the train, schools, parks, and town, this home checks every box. A rare opportunity in a location that's always in demand.
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$965,000
2038 Highland Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
4beds
1,691sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
6,600 Square Feet Lot
$972,100 Zestimate®
$571/sqft
$5,138 Estimated rent
Home value
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$885,000 - $1.07M
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Fourth bedroomQuiet tree-lined streetRich slate floorOpen airy flowIncredible storageDramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaceStainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Keki Cannon 312-860-3390,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Anelia Boyar,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Julie A Jensen
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12619267
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room-Lower Level
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X13
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 700 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35X20
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X21
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,208
- Total interior livable area: 1,691 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X132
Details
- Parcel number: 05331120140000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmette
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $571/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $471,740
- Annual tax amount: $9,595
- Date on market: 4/23/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Sold | $965,000+13.7%$571/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Pending sale | $848,888$502/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $848,888$502/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Pending sale | $848,888$502/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Contingent | $848,888$502/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $848,888+48.7%$502/sqft |
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| 3/12/2021 | Sold | $571,000+29.8%$338/sqft |
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| 5/26/2010 | Sold | $440,000-1.8%$260/sqft |
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| 7/1/2009 | Price change | $448,000-10%$265/sqft |
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| 6/26/2009 | Price change | $498,000-3.9%$295/sqft |
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| 6/14/2009 | Price change | $518,000-5.5%$306/sqft |
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| 5/1/2009 | Listed for sale | $548,000+13.5%$324/sqft |
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| 4/28/2004 | Sold | $483,000$286/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $47,174 |
| 2023 | $9,952 -15.7% | $47,174 -14.2% |
| 2022 | $11,813 +36.5% | $55,000 +50.1% |
| 2021 | $8,653 -12.9% | $36,636 -12.8% |
| 2020 | $9,940 +2% | $41,998 -9% |
| 2019 | $9,746 -11.5% | $46,152 -7.2% |
| 2018 | $11,015 +2.7% | $49,737 |
| 2017 | $10,725 +4.4% | $49,737 |
| 2016 | $10,268 +10.6% | $49,737 +24.2% |
| 2015 | $9,286 +1.5% | $40,030 |
| 2014 | $9,152 +4.9% | $40,030 |
| 2013 | $8,726 -1.9% | $40,030 -8% |
| 2012 | $8,895 +3.9% | $43,527 |
| 2011 | $8,561 +6.5% | $43,527 |
| 2010 | $8,038 +6.5% | $43,527 -14.2% |
| 2009 | $7,547 +9.5% | $50,706 -5% |
| 2008 | $6,894 +9.4% | $53,376 |
| 2007 | $6,303 -5.5% | $53,376 +17.1% |
| 2006 | $6,672 +2.5% | $45,574 |
| 2005 | $6,508 +5.9% | $45,574 |
| 2004 | $6,146 -0.5% | $45,574 +29% |
| 2003 | $6,177 +97.6% | $35,320 |
| 2002 | $3,126 -14.8% | $35,320 |
| 2001 | $3,670 +5.7% | $35,320 +21.3% |
| 2000 | $3,472 +92.9% | $29,127 |
| 1999 | $1,800 | $29,127 |
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Neighborhood: 60091
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Highcrest Middle SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Wilmette Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.4 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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