Rarely available, this spacious All-American home sits on an OVERSIZED, private lot in desirable Kenilworth. Built in 1994 and deceptively large, this thoughtfully designed residence offers the generous room sizes, functional floor plan, and indoor-outdoor living today's buyers are seeking. A welcoming foyer introduces the gracious main level, featuring an expansive living room, formal dining room, and private office with French doors...ideal for working from home. At the heart of the home is a spacious kitchen with a center island, plenty of storage, and a separate dining area, seamlessly opening to the inviting family room with handsome fireplace. French doors lead to the beautifully landscaped, fully fenced backyard, providing an extraordinary amount of outdoor space for entertaining, recreation, and play. A coveted attached two-car garage, mudroom area and powder room complete the main level. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms: includeing a spacious primary suite featuring double vanities, a soaking tub, separate shower, and excellent closet space. The expansive lower level adds even more versatility with a large recreation room, bar area, fifth bedroom, and full bath...perfect for guest or extended family living. The location is simply unmatched. Just steps from award-winning Joseph Sears School via the convenient pedestrian tunnel, and minutes from New Trier High School, Lake Michigan beaches, the Metra, and the newly revitalized Plaza del Lago shopping and dining district. A rare combination of space, lot size, location, and lifestyle. Move in before the school year begins and enjoy everything Kenilworth has to offer.
Active
$1,595,000
542 Wayland Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043
5beds
4,035sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$395/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Four generously sized bedroomsMudroom areaCoveted attached two-car garageFunctional floor planWelcoming foyerPowder roomFormal dining room
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Listed by:
Megan Mawicke Bradley (312)307-1157,
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12676852
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Breakfast Room, Office, Bedroom 5, Utility Room-Lower Level, Recreation Room, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X24
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X17
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X17
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bar entertainment
- Level: Basement
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X13
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X20
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 560 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X20
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 580 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X20
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 406 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,035 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Dimensions: 149 x 135 x 125 x 55
Details
- Parcel number: 05282100050000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Kenilworth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $395/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,170,000
- Annual tax amount: $29,270
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/21/1995 | Sold | $496,000+323.9%$123/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/1994 | Sold | $117,000$29/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $117,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $28,591 +6.5% | $116,999 |
| 2022 | $26,838 -15% | $116,999 +6.1% |
| 2021 | $31,562 +2.9% | $110,226 |
| 2020 | $30,680 +3.2% | $110,226 -9% |
| 2019 | $29,729 +4.2% | $121,128 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $28,528 +3% | $114,150 |
| 2017 | $27,699 +5.3% | $114,150 |
| 2016 | $26,313 +1.7% | $114,150 +15% |
| 2015 | $25,860 +2.6% | $99,282 |
| 2014 | $25,198 +6.1% | $99,282 |
| 2013 | $23,738 -3.9% | $99,282 -10.6% |
| 2012 | $24,693 +4.2% | $111,112 |
| 2011 | $23,706 +6.7% | $111,112 |
| 2010 | $22,225 +10.3% | $111,112 -6.7% |
| 2009 | $20,157 +5.5% | $119,043 -5% |
| 2008 | $19,112 +5.2% | $125,308 |
| 2007 | $18,167 +3.9% | $125,308 +14% |
| 2006 | $17,485 +1.7% | $109,938 |
| 2005 | $17,191 +3.1% | $109,938 |
| 2004 | $16,666 +11.1% | $109,938 +34.6% |
| 2003 | $15,003 +0.7% | $81,674 |
| 2002 | $14,894 +30.5% | $81,674 |
| 2001 | $11,413 +5.6% | $81,674 +29.8% |
| 2000 | $10,806 +0.8% | $62,917 |
| 1999 | $10,722 | $62,917 |
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Neighborhood: Brier Street
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10The Joseph Sears SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- NANew Trier Township H S NorthfieldGrades: 9Distance: 2.3 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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