This charming 3-Floor, 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bath East Wilmette home features a 60 x 158 ft park-like lot, and a 2.5 car garage. It has been in the same family for over 50 years. A cheerful enclosed front porch leads into the first floor that features original woodwork throughout. The living room, dining room, and family room are perfectly sized for large family gatherings. The large eat-in kitchen has picturesque views of the backyard. Finally, a den, a powder room, and a mudroom round out the first floor. The second-floor features 4 bedrooms with ample closet space, and 2 full baths, one of which is part of the main bedroom suite. The bonus third floor is ready for your renovation. It currently includes 2 bedrooms, a full bath, great closet space, and a kitchenette. Located just 1.5 blocks from the Linden CTA. Close to restaurants, shopping, downtown Wilmette and Gilson Beach. Don't miss this opportunity to make this well loved home yours!
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$937,000
245 Linden Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
6beds
2,388sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1899
9,505.8 Square Feet Lot
$1,661,000 Zestimate®
$392/sqft
$6,501 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,661,000
$1.45M - $1.93M
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Close to restaurantsGreat closet spaceLarge eat-in kitchenDowntown wilmettePowder room
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Wayne Gurowsky, SRES 773-719-5472,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
James Fredian
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11785649
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X10
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Third
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Third
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Third
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Third
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Den
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Enclosed porch
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Kitchen 2nd
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Third
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X5
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 841 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X29
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X4
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Third
- Area: 24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X4
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,388 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 9,505 sqft
- Dimensions: 60X158.43
Details
- Parcel number: 05351160030000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1899
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wilmette
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/27/2023 | Sold | $937,000+10.2%$392/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11785649 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2023 | Contingent | $850,000$356/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11785649 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $850,000$356/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11785649 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $87,628 |
| 2023 | $18,530 +5.9% | $87,628 |
| 2022 | $17,498 +15.6% | $87,628 +36.4% |
| 2021 | $15,136 +0.9% | $64,256 |
| 2020 | $14,994 -0.4% | $64,256 -11% |
| 2019 | $15,058 -21.9% | $72,184 -17.2% |
| 2018 | $19,280 +2.7% | $87,225 |
| 2017 | $18,772 +4.1% | $87,225 |
| 2016 | $18,029 +8% | $87,225 +21.6% |
| 2015 | $16,687 +1.5% | $71,716 |
| 2014 | $16,444 0% | $71,716 -4.4% |
| 2013 | $16,445 +13.9% | $74,996 +5.8% |
| 2012 | $14,435 +3.7% | $70,864 |
| 2011 | $13,921 -0.6% | $70,864 -10.6% |
| 2010 | $14,002 +26.5% | $79,294 -14.1% |
| 2009 | $11,067 -17.7% | $92,257 -5% |
| 2008 | $13,440 +31.1% | $97,112 |
| 2007 | $10,253 -16.5% | $97,112 +25% |
| 2006 | $12,279 +2.6% | $77,663 |
| 2005 | $11,967 +2.1% | $77,663 |
| 2004 | $11,724 +7.1% | $77,663 +26.9% |
| 2003 | $10,947 0% | $61,183 |
| 2002 | $10,948 +14.6% | $61,183 |
| 2001 | $9,551 +4.4% | $61,183 +19.9% |
| 2000 | $9,153 +0% | $51,011 |
| 1999 | $9,153 | $51,011 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60091
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Wilmette Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Central 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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Estimated market value
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