1940 Chestnut Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091
$1,300,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 2,484 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $523 |
| Beds: | 3 |
| Baths: | 4 |
| Year Built: | 1941 |
| Property Taxes: | $17,174 |
| Days On Market: | 204 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
Set on one of Kenilworth Gardens' most desirable streets, this charming center-entry brick Colonial offers warmth, space, and an unbeatable location. The welcoming living room features a fireplace with marble surround, while the sunny dining room overlooks the yard and deep lot with room for expansion. A first-floor office adds flexibility, and hardwood floors throughout, along with high-end curtains, bring style and continuity to the home. The DeGiulio kitchen is well appointed with a Viking oven, Bosch dishwasher, two wall ovens, and a breakfast nook. The spacious primary bedroom includes a full bath, and a cedar closet in the hallway adds a special touch. The basement, fully rehabbed in 2021, provides exceptional additional living space with a fireplace, kitchenette with wine cooler, abundant storage, and two washers and two dryers. Complete with a sprinkler system, 2-car garage, and walk-to-train convenience, this property is being sold as is.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1941 | |
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| Cook | |
| Kenilworth Gardens | |
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| 12602580 | |
| 05283010310000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
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Grade School
Harper Elementary School |
39 | — | |
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Middle School
Wilmette Junior High School |
39 | Not in DB | |
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High School
New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/wi |
203 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
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| 19 May, 2026 | Sold | $1,300,000 | MRED MLS |
| 19 Apr, 2026 | Under contract | $1,300,000 | MRED MLS |
| 30 Mar, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: —
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Full Bathrooms: 4
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Rooms: —
Basement Description: —
Other Specifics
| 2 | |
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| 50x 174.75 | |
| Pull Down Stair | |
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| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2026 | $17,174 |
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