Here's the one you've been waiting for! Bright and beautifully updated designer-owned center entrance colonial with charming curb presence situated on a large yard in a phenomenal neighborhood! Arched doorways open to the lovely living room with wood-burning fireplace; gracious dining room appointed with sourced and refurbished 1930's corner cabinets. Gourmet kitchen opens to the sunlit family room and features abundant cabinetry, timeless, honed black countertops, counter seating at custom marble topped island and generous table space perfect for your morning coffee, the after-school-snack crew or casual summer dinners. Family room features custom built-ins, skylight and walls of windows overlooking the beautiful backyard. Sliding doors invite you to relax on the paver patio, tend to the raised garden beds, or play catch--long passes work here! Dream mudroom with cubbies and storage closet. Powder room and both upstairs baths newly remodeled. Four bedrooms on the second level include primary suite and three additional bedrooms. Finished basement offers a great rec room, laundry room and storage/tool room. Light fixtures by Visual Comfort and Rejuvenation and refinished natural oak hardwood floors throughout give the home timeless sophistication. Large 2+ car garage. This beautifully updated and meticulously maintained home has the quality and details of a 1939 build seamlessly integrated with today's modern updates. Situated within easy distance of prize-winning Harper Elementary School, Highcrest Middle School with its fabulous playground and playfields, Centennial Park Recreation Complex with outdoor pools, indoor ice rink, tennis courts and community gardens. It was worth the wait--Life is about to get better!
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$1,365,000
2133 Birchwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
4beds
2,114sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$1,453,400 Zestimate®
$646/sqft
$6,537 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,453,400
$1.31M - $1.63M
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Wood-burning fireplaceCharming curb presenceLarge yardRaised garden bedsWalls of windowsGourmet kitchenSunlit family room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cheryl Waldstein, CRS 847-892-4800,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Kristine Strouse
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12384241
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X18
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X20
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X21
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Built-in Features, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,793
- Total interior livable area: 2,114 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 187
Details
- Parcel number: 05331070090000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmette
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $646/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $739,950
- Annual tax amount: $16,038
- Date on market: 6/9/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2025 | Sold | $1,365,000+9.2%$646/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12384241 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2025 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$591/sqft |
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| 6/14/2025 | Contingent | $1,250,000$591/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12384241 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+65.6%$591/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12384241 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2019 | Sold | $755,000-5%$357/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10326564 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2019 | Pending sale | $795,000$376/sqft |
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| 4/23/2019 | Price change | $795,000-4.1%$376/sqft |
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| 4/1/2019 | Listed for sale | $829,000-4.6%$392/sqft |
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| 5/22/2018 | Listing removed | $869,000$411/sqft |
Source: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty #09950363 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2018 | Listed for sale | $869,000-8.5%$411/sqft |
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| 9/10/2007 | Sold | $950,000+8.6%$449/sqft |
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| 1/23/2007 | Sold | $875,000$414/sqft |
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| 11/3/2006 | Sold | $875,000+66.7%$414/sqft |
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| 3/1/2000 | Sold | $525,000$248/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,799 -14% | $73,995 +0% |
| 2023 | $16,038 +1.5% | $73,993 -3.9% |
| 2022 | $15,803 -8% | $76,999 +10.9% |
| 2021 | $17,180 +1.3% | $69,460 |
| 2020 | $16,958 -1.5% | $69,460 -8% |
| 2019 | $17,223 +24.4% | $75,500 +29.8% |
| 2018 | $13,840 +2.8% | $58,175 |
| 2017 | $13,457 -3.9% | $58,175 -9.7% |
| 2016 | $14,005 +6.5% | $64,432 +21.6% |
| 2015 | $13,155 -0.9% | $52,991 -2.5% |
| 2014 | $13,274 +2.2% | $54,334 -2.4% |
| 2013 | $12,982 -7.7% | $55,645 -14.3% |
| 2012 | $14,072 +5.1% | $64,911 |
| 2011 | $13,388 -2.4% | $64,911 -5.1% |
| 2010 | $13,710 +1.9% | $68,378 -14.4% |
| 2009 | $13,458 -0.1% | $79,837 -8.5% |
| 2008 | $13,475 +2.3% | $87,267 |
| 2007 | $13,168 +27.3% | $87,267 +31.1% |
| 2006 | $10,343 +2.6% | $66,583 |
| 2005 | $10,082 +2.2% | $66,583 |
| 2004 | $9,866 +7.6% | $66,583 +29.2% |
| 2003 | $9,166 0% | $51,528 |
| 2002 | $9,167 +36.7% | $51,528 |
| 2001 | $6,706 +4.3% | $51,528 +41.5% |
| 2000 | $6,427 +22.5% | $36,415 |
| 1999 | $5,247 | $36,415 |
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Neighborhood: 60091
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Highcrest Middle SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Wilmette Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harper Elementary School
- Middle: Highcrest Middle 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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