Kenilworth's Gardens Finest: 2018 gut renovation of this classic Tudor style home features 4 bedrooms, 3.1 bathrooms, & over 3,700 square feet of living space! Charming entry welcomes you into the bright oversized living room with wood-burning fireplace and original surround. Great dining room, currently being used as a parlor, has a built-in bar with beverage fridge, and custom cabinetry. Chef's kitchen features custom white and gray cabinetry, top of the line appliances, quartz countertops, marble backsplash, island sink, breakfast bar, built-in banquette dining nook and plentiful storage. Adjacent to large family room with gas fireplace and custom bookshelves. Huge deck just steps from the kitchen offers the perfect place for grilling and al fresco dining! Powder room and mud room space round out the first floor. The second floor features a true retreat in the primary suite with vaulted ceilings, a dual vanity bathroom, office nook, and two closets. Two generously sized family bedrooms share hall bath. The third floor features the fourth bedroom and an office. The full basement has a large recreation room, bonus room - which is currently being treated as a guest bedroom, laundry room, full bathroom, and plentiful storage rooms. Attached one car garage. Dreamy backyard with custom sport court with basketball hoop, and beautiful patio. This home truly checks every box. Unbeatable location: walk to Thornwood Park, Harper School, and the Kenilworth train station. Extensive list of improvements is attached.
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$1,752,000
2228 Kenilworth Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
4beds
3,776sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$1,759,500 Zestimate®
$464/sqft
$7,087 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,759,500
$1.60M - $1.94M
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Gas fireplaceWood-burning fireplaceFourth bedroomHall bathOffice nookIsland sinkBonus room
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Listed by:
Katie Hackett 847-271-3733,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Aaron Greenberg
Kale Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12643681
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Recreation Room, Bonus Room, Foyer, Deck
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Window Treatments), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X18
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 440 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X22
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 338 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X26
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X14
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X17
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X30
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: In Unit, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,045
- Total interior livable area: 3,776 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 901
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 134
Details
- Parcel number: 05281120320000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
- Major remodel year: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Kenilworth Gardens
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmette
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $464/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,130,000
- Annual tax amount: $25,836
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Sold | $1,752,000+11.2%$464/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12643681 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2026 | Pending sale | $1,575,000$417/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12643681 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $1,575,000$417/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12643681 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2026 | Contingent | $1,575,000$417/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12643681 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,575,000+98.7%$417/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12643681 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2011 | Sold | $792,500-4.4%$210/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07873894 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2011 | Listed for sale | $829,000+3.6%$220/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka South #07873894 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2011 | Sold | $800,000-3%$212/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2010 | Pending sale | $824,900$218/sqft |
Source: The Hudson Company of Winnetka, LLC #07657201 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2010 | Listed for sale | $824,900-2.1%$218/sqft |
Source: The Hudson Company of Winnetka, LLC #07657201 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2004 | Sold | $842,500+16.3%$223/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2002 | Sold | $724,500$192/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,837 +3.8% | $113,000 |
| 2023 | $24,889 +5.8% | $113,000 |
| 2022 | $23,535 +59.8% | $113,000 +88.3% |
| 2021 | $14,725 +1.3% | $60,011 |
| 2020 | $14,543 +2% | $60,011 -9% |
| 2019 | $14,261 -28.6% | $65,947 -21.4% |
| 2018 | $19,974 +2.8% | $83,955 |
| 2017 | $19,421 +6.4% | $83,955 |
| 2016 | $18,249 -8.2% | $83,955 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $19,882 +1.6% | $80,088 |
| 2014 | $19,565 +4.7% | $80,088 |
| 2013 | $18,685 +12.5% | $80,088 +4.5% |
| 2012 | $16,615 +5.1% | $76,642 |
| 2011 | $15,807 +10.8% | $76,642 |
| 2010 | $14,264 +3.3% | $76,642 -12.8% |
| 2009 | $13,813 +6.8% | $87,875 -5% |
| 2008 | $12,935 +6% | $92,500 |
| 2007 | $12,207 -0.3% | $92,500 +19.4% |
| 2006 | $12,249 +2.6% | $77,495 |
| 2005 | $11,938 +2.1% | $77,495 |
| 2004 | $11,696 +3.5% | $77,495 +26.5% |
| 2003 | $11,299 +3.1% | $61,262 |
| 2002 | $10,962 +19.2% | $61,262 |
| 2001 | $9,198 +4.4% | $61,262 +24.5% |
| 2000 | $8,814 +3.4% | $49,198 |
| 1999 | $8,521 | $49,198 |
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Neighborhood: 60091
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Harper Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Wilmette Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.9 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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