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Last Sold Price
6 beds4,754 sqft

1129 Romona Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.54 acresLot Size
1964Year Built
$326/sq ftPrice per sq ft
7 carsParking Spaces

Description

This updated 6 bedroom, 4 full bath, 2 half bath classic home is located in the prime Indian Hill Estate of Wilmette. The home is 4754 square feet in size and the lot is 23565 square feet which is over a half acre. As you enter the foyer of the home you will find a first floor bedroom with an adjoining full bath on the left. This room could also serve as a den. To the right is the dining room with the original parquet flooring. Straight ahead is the living room with a fireplace. Adjoining the living...This updated 6 bedroom, 4 full bath, 2 half bath classic home is located in the prime Indian Hill Estate of Wilmette. The home is 4754 square feet in size and the lot is 23565 square feet which is over a half acre. As you enter the foyer of the home you will find a first floor bedroom with an adjoining full bath on the left. This room could also serve as a den. To the right is the dining room with the original parquet flooring. Straight ahead is the living room with a fireplace. Adjoining the living room is the Family Room with a fireplace and access to the backyard, patio and gazebo. The fully equipped kitchen with a large eating area adjoins the family room. Off the kitchen is Mud Room with access to the oversized 2 car garage. The second floor includes a Master Bedroom with a full bath that features a separate steam shower and soaking tub. Four additional bedrooms and 2 and 1/2 bedrooms complete the second floor. The basement features a very large multi-purpose Recreation Room plus ample storage areas. Enjoy the outside amenities which include a large patio with a Gazebo and various garden areas. Recent improvements - 2012 - All water piping was replaced with new copper piping, 2013 - Cedar shake replaced & Hardie plank siding installed. 2014 - Remodeled kitchen, electrical panel updated to 200 AMP service, Automatic Lawn irrigation system & new 50 year shingle roof. 2012 - 2016 - Three Trane HVAC units. 2014 - 2017 Five bathrooms remodeled & all windows replaced. 2016 - Basement Recreation Room with new floor, drywall and paint. 2022 - New 75 gallon hot water heater

    Sold By Eli Johnson

    • Listed by: Frank Nash 847.881.2331 frank.nash@bairdwarner.com • Baird & Warner
    Listing closed: 12/20/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12130582
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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $1,850,000

    Avg days on market

    7

    Sale-to-list ratio

    101.7%

    Wilmette, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    1/56
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    Square Feet
    0.23
    Acres
    a front view of a house with garden
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    5,843
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    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard and garage
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    8

    $1,905,000

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    4,500
    Square Feet
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    a front view of a house with a yard and garage
    1/41
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    Property Information for 1129 Romona Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $32,319 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Wilmette
    • Subdivision: Indian Hill Estates
    • Township: New Trier
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.5
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air, Zoned
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
    • Architectural Style: Colonial

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1964
    • Lot Size: 0.54 AC / 23,565 SF

    General Information

    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 39
    • Elementary School: Harper Elementary School
    • Jr High Middle School: Highcrest Middle School
    • High School District: 203
    • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
    • 2nd Alternate Jr High Middle School: WILMETTE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 39
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage, Space/s
    • Parking Details: Driveway
    • Parking On Site: true
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: No

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Drapes/Blinds, Separate Dining Room
    • Num Of Rooms: 11
    • Bedrooms Total: 6
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Soaking Tub
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 6
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Foyer, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Storage
    • Num of Baths: 4.2
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
    • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Irregular, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
    • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 206X195X34X285
    • Other Structures: Gazebo
    • Zero Lot Line: No
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Brick
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar, Shakes
    • Roof Type: Shake
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: None
    • North Coordinate: 14
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 5
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional
    • Public Document Count: 0
    • Photos Count: 45
    • Rural: N
    • OpenHouse Count: 6
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Double Sink, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 23X22
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 18X14
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X15
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 16X13
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 14X13
    Bedroom #6 Information
    • 6th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 6
    • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 18X15
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 18X13
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 27X17
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 22X19
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 24X21
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Dimensions: 38X27
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 10X7
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 37X26
    Mud Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Mud Room
    • Dimensions: 9X9

    Property History for 1129 Romona Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 20, 2024

    Sold

    MRED #12130582

    $1,549,832—
    Nov 8, 2024

    Pending

    MRED #12130582

    —
    Nov 8, 2024

    Contingent

    MRED #12130582

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/20/2024

    Sold

    MRED #12130582

    $1,549,832
    11/08/2024

    Pending

    MRED #12130582

    —
    11/08/2024

    Contingent

    MRED #12130582

    —

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 1129 Romona Road

    Taxable Value

    Land

    $47,130

    Additions

    $113,394
    Total$160,524

    Tax Record

    2023

    $32,319 ($2,693 / month)

    Home Facts

    Beds

    6

    Baths

    6

    Total Finished SqFt

    4,754 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    4,754 SqFt

    Stories

    2

    Lot Size

    23,565 SqFt

    Style

    Single Family Residence

    Year Built

    1964

    Year Renovated

    1965

    County

    COOK

    APN

    05-29-306-011-0000

    Schools near 1129 Romona Road

    This home is within New Trier Twp Hsd 203 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 4
    Public - 5 to 6
    Public - 7 to 8
    Public - 9
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Harper Elementary School
    PublicK to 4

    Highcrest Middle School
    Public5 to 6

    Wilmette Junior High School
    Public7 to 8

    New Trier Township H S Northfield
    Public9

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 1129 Romona Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
    $1,549,832
    6
    4,754
    23,565
    $2,025,000
    6
    6,209
    37,897
    $2,222,500
    5
    5,435
    16,814
    –
    4
    3,468
    24,800
    $1,200,000
    6
    3,700
    20,386
    –
    –
    –
    –
    3,315

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