This spacious 5 Bedroom, beautifully renovated home is located near all Wilmette schools and several great parks. The wonderfully updated KITCHEN has top quality quartzite counters, a tile backsplash from Mona Lisa, stainless appliances, and new hardwood flooring. The well-designed Grabill hardwood cabinets feature soft close drawers, nickel hardware, and a glass display cabinet. Kitchen is open to the eating area which has a bay and a new Marvin door to the backyard. FAMILY ROOM has a wood-burning fireplace with a limestone hearth, stone surround, and concrete mantel that looks like wood. The spacious LIVING ROOM has crown molding, bay window, and a sealed gas fireplace with a marble hearth and surround. The fireplace wall has beautifully designed built-in shelving that runs the entire length of the wall and has a wood mantle on top. Formal DINING ROOM has wainscotting and crown molding. Living room, dining room and family room all have adjustable Torchstar LED recessed lights. Big 1st floor LAUNDRY ROOM has a quartzite counter, sink, closet and cabinets. Spacious PRIMARY BEDROOM features a renovated bath with a big walk-in shower that has subway tiles, quartzite topped seat, and 2 Brizo shower heads. The Kohler vanity is quartzite topped and has soft close drawers. The bedroom also has crown molding, and a large walk-in closet. The SECOND FLOOR has 5 bedrooms with good closet space, and a beautifully updated hall bathroom that features subway tile wainscotting, and an attractive double bowl quartz topped vanity that has Brizo faucets and soft close drawers. The wonderful LOWER LEVEL has a large Recreation Room with recessed lighting, built-in shelving for a television, and Focal speakers for surround sound. It also has an exercise Room, playroom, and lots of storage. UPDATES include refinished oak hardwood floors, new solid core 2 panel doors (2024), new water heater (2024), and new Marvin windows (2020). There is beautiful custom woodwork throughout the home. OUTSIDE the home you and your guests will love the large Brussel Block patio with a sitting wall, and the beautifully landscaped yards with attractive trees, bushes and plants. EXTERIOR updates include new Hardie Board siding (2020); remodeled garage with polyurea floor coating and new steel back door; new asphalt and paver driveway (2024); new Provia fiberglass front door (2018); and new paver stone front porch (2024). This home's great LOCATION on a quiet street is an easy walk to all schools from kindergarten to 8th grade. It is right next to the popular Community Playfield Park which has soccer fields, baseball field, playground, tennis courts, and a walking path. It is also near Centennial Park which features several pools, an ice rink, and indoor tennis court.
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$1,450,000
2431 Cardinal Ln, Wilmette, IL 60091
5beds
2,964sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
8,700 Square Feet Lot
$1,631,600 Zestimate®
$489/sqft
$5,915 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,631,600
$1.50M - $1.78M
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Wood-burning fireplaceSealed gas fireplaceAttractive treesRecessed lightingPolyurea floor coatingGlass display cabinetRemodeled garage
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
John Nash 847-869-7300,
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty,
Ted Nash 312-505-1959,
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Julie Cassin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12285249
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 65 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X16
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Play room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X14
Walk in closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Closet, Sink
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,782
- Total interior livable area: 2,964 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 665
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 8,700 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 05322001620000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Electronic Air Filters
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
- Major remodel year: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Wilmette
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2025 | Sold | $1,450,000+16%$489/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12285249 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2025 | Contingent | $1,250,000$422/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12285249 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+78.4%$422/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12285249 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2005 | Sold | $700,500$236/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $66,265 |
| 2023 | $13,682 -1.7% | $66,265 -6.6% |
| 2022 | $13,916 +5.8% | $70,948 +31.5% |
| 2021 | $13,149 +1.2% | $53,942 |
| 2020 | $12,992 +2% | $53,942 -9% |
| 2019 | $12,740 +6.1% | $59,277 +9.9% |
| 2018 | $12,011 -14.8% | $53,921 -16.2% |
| 2017 | $14,099 +4.9% | $64,325 |
| 2016 | $13,439 +11.6% | $64,325 +25.8% |
| 2015 | $12,040 -9.7% | $51,124 -10.5% |
| 2014 | $13,331 +4.8% | $57,138 |
| 2013 | $12,717 -0.8% | $57,138 -7.3% |
| 2012 | $12,819 -9.2% | $61,626 -12.6% |
| 2011 | $14,118 +2.6% | $70,470 |
| 2010 | $13,765 +12.3% | $70,470 -5.4% |
| 2009 | $12,256 +3.7% | $74,487 -5% |
| 2008 | $11,822 +2.2% | $78,408 |
| 2007 | $11,566 -8.1% | $78,408 +6.1% |
| 2006 | $12,583 +0.1% | $73,866 |
| 2005 | $12,566 +13.3% | $73,866 |
| 2004 | $11,087 +5.5% | $73,866 +25.6% |
| 2003 | $10,512 0% | $58,826 |
| 2002 | $10,513 +15.6% | $58,826 |
| 2001 | $9,096 +4.4% | $58,826 +20.9% |
| 2000 | $8,717 +3.4% | $48,676 |
| 1999 | $8,426 | $48,676 |
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: 0.3 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Romona 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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