Sophistication & charm blend in this super sharp sun filled renovation. Beautiful hdwd & slate flrs. Large eat-in kitchen. Numerous improvements include roof, furnace, central air, windows thruout, baths, tuck pointing, upgraded copper plumbing & Electrical. 2 c gar plus carport. Lovely yd & gardens w/bonus playhouse sure to delight all ages. Sought after McKenzie Grade and New Trier High Schools.
Neighborhood Description
Quiet part of Central Avenue. Close to village center, schools and Metra. Wilmette offers beautiful Gillson Park on Lake Michigan, Wilmette Harbor and Plaza Del Lago. The village center offers shops, restaurants and The Wilmette Theatre. Take a look. You won't be disappointed.
Sold for $725,000
$725,000
2040 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
3beds
2baths
1,750sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1954
6,600 Square Feet Lot
$734,200 Zestimate®
$414/sqft
$4,482 Estimated rent
Home value
$734,200
$668,000 - $808,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Slate
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,750 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Carport, Garage - Detached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Stone, Vinyl, Brick
Lot
- Size: 6,600 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 0533114014
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wilmette
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2026 | Sold | $725,000-7.6%$414/sqft |
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| 12/14/2025 | Listing removed | $785,000$449/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $785,000$449/sqft |
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| 10/11/2025 | Contingent | $785,000$449/sqft |
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| 9/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $785,000+33.1%$449/sqft |
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| 1/4/2022 | Sold | $590,000+4.4%$337/sqft |
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| 1/1/2022 | Pending sale | $565,000$323/sqft |
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| 11/18/2021 | Contingent | $565,000$323/sqft |
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| 11/12/2021 | Price change | $565,000-1.7%$323/sqft |
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| 11/2/2021 | Price change | $575,000-1.7%$329/sqft |
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| 10/14/2021 | Price change | $585,000-2.3%$334/sqft |
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| 9/7/2021 | Listed for sale | $599,000$342/sqft |
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| 9/1/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/30/2021 | Contingent | $599,000$342/sqft |
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| 7/9/2021 | Price change | $599,000-4.2%$342/sqft |
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| 6/17/2021 | Listed for sale | $625,000+20.8%$357/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11124506 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2014 | Sold | $517,500-8.4%$296/sqft |
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| 11/14/2013 | Listed for sale | $565,000+20.3%$323/sqft |
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| 8/28/2008 | Sold | $469,500-17.5%$268/sqft |
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| 2/28/2008 | Listed for sale | $569,000$325/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $56,000 |
| 2023 | $11,955 +5.9% | $56,000 |
| 2022 | $11,293 +41.3% | $56,000 +64.3% |
| 2021 | $7,991 +0.9% | $34,090 |
| 2020 | $7,919 +2% | $34,090 -9% |
| 2019 | $7,763 +15.1% | $37,462 +17.9% |
| 2018 | $6,743 -2.9% | $31,780 -4.9% |
| 2017 | $6,946 -12% | $33,403 -13.9% |
| 2016 | $7,894 +16.2% | $38,815 +29.5% |
| 2015 | $6,791 +1.4% | $29,979 |
| 2014 | $6,696 +4.9% | $29,979 |
| 2013 | $6,381 +10.2% | $29,979 +2.7% |
| 2012 | $5,789 -12.8% | $29,200 -14.7% |
| 2011 | $6,643 +2.2% | $34,227 |
| 2010 | $6,498 -0.6% | $34,227 -11.7% |
| 2009 | $6,535 +3.7% | $38,767 -5% |
| 2008 | $6,301 +41.6% | $40,808 |
| 2007 | $4,451 -12% | $40,808 +20% |
| 2006 | $5,059 +10.9% | $33,994 |
| 2005 | $4,563 +2.3% | $33,994 |
| 2004 | $4,459 -7.1% | $33,994 +22.1% |
| 2003 | $4,799 0% | $27,847 |
| 2002 | $4,800 +21.2% | $27,847 |
| 2001 | $3,959 +4.3% | $27,847 +24.7% |
| 2000 | $3,796 +3.6% | $22,329 |
| 1999 | $3,663 | $22,329 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60091
Nearby schools
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: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: McKenzie
- Middle: Highcrest/Wilmette Junior High
- High: 203
- District: 39
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 60091
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- 2040 Central Ave
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