Welcome to this pristine five-bedroom, four and two half bathroom home in sought after Kenilworth location. Whole home completely renovated and upgraded with gourmet kitchen and eating area, spacious bedrooms, four levels of living and attached two car garage with EV charger. Charm abounds as you step onto the bluestone front patio and enter the home through the decorative door. Hardwood floors throughout the residence lead you into the bright spacious foyer with private home office and dining room with open floor plan. The chef's gourmet kitchen boasts a huge island with additional table style seating and separate breakfast nook. The living room has a large entertaining area has a sun-filled area that can be utilized for a second office area. Entertain in style in the formal dining room with a door that leads to the backyard bluestone entertaining area with firepit, seating and a built-in gill area in a privately landscaped backyard. The second floor boasts four generous size bedrooms, two have access to private outdoor balconies. The large primary suite with walk-in closet, has a spa retreat bathroom with separate sinks, luxurious soaking tub, designer shower and cabinetry. The third floor has ensuite bedroom number five and an amazing loft area with flex space for a recreation area, artist studio, or however you would like to utilize the vaulted ceiling area. The lower level has kitchen number two, spacious recreation area or playroom, work out room, wine cellar and storage galore. Update list of home upgrades is available upon request.
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$2,500,000
542 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043
5beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
0.3 Acres Lot
$3,052,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$5,533 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,052,600
$2.75M - $3.42M
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Amazing loft areaHuge islandPrivate outdoor balconiesPrivate home officeSeparate breakfast nookWork out roomWine cellar
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathryn Mangel 847-881-0200,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Kelly Mangel,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Megan Mawicke Bradley
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12391008
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Office, Recreation Room, Mud Room, Breakfast Room, Great Room, Exercise Room, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Great room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 527 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31X17
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in, Custom Cabinetry, Pantry, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Travertine)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 544 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 34X16
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Travertine)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X15
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 800 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X32
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
- Laundry: Main Level, In Kitchen, Laundry Chute, Multiple Locations, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
- Attic: Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, 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
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Other
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 80X165X82X165
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 05284020020000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Slate
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Details
- Builder model: COLONIAL
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Kenilworth
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,465,570
- Annual tax amount: $36,025
- Date on market: 6/18/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2025 | Sold | $2,500,000+0.2% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12391008 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2025 | Pending sale | $2,495,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12391008 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Contingent | $2,495,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12391008 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000+99.9% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12391008 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2009 | Sold | $1,248,000-3.9% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07164227 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2009 | Price change | $1,299,000-13.1% |
Source: NRT Chicago #07164227 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2009 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000 |
Source: NRT Chicago #07164227 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,754 +4.8% | $146,557 |
| 2023 | $36,025 -16.5% | $146,557 -21.2% |
| 2022 | $43,142 +3% | $186,000 +28.1% |
| 2021 | $41,893 +2.9% | $145,216 |
| 2020 | $40,701 +3.2% | $145,216 -9% |
| 2019 | $39,441 +2.2% | $159,578 +4.2% |
| 2018 | $38,595 +3% | $153,219 |
| 2017 | $37,469 +5.5% | $153,219 |
| 2016 | $35,520 -16.2% | $153,219 -4.8% |
| 2015 | $42,377 +2.7% | $161,017 |
| 2014 | $41,282 -8.2% | $161,017 -13.3% |
| 2013 | $44,962 +61.7% | $185,696 +48.8% |
| 2012 | $27,805 +2.5% | $124,800 |
| 2011 | $27,119 +2.7% | $124,800 |
| 2010 | $26,403 -18.4% | $124,800 -33.4% |
| 2009 | $32,342 +5.4% | $187,414 -5% |
| 2008 | $30,691 +4.1% | $197,279 |
| 2007 | $29,469 +15.1% | $197,279 +24.2% |
| 2006 | $25,612 +1.6% | $158,900 |
| 2005 | $25,210 +3.1% | $158,900 |
| 2004 | $24,463 +10.1% | $158,900 +31.3% |
| 2003 | $22,212 +0.7% | $121,056 |
| 2002 | $22,051 +21.6% | $121,056 |
| 2001 | $18,139 +5.6% | $121,056 +22.5% |
| 2000 | $17,172 | $98,808 |
| 1999 | $17,172 | $98,808 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60043
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10The Joseph Sears SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- NANew Trier Township H S NorthfieldGrades: 9Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: The Joseph Sears School
- Middle: The Joseph Sears School
- High: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- District: 38
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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