1531 Wilmette Ave

Wilmette, IL 60091

$750,000
Price
3
Beds
1,345 Sq. Ft.
$558 / Sq. Ft.
1,345
Sq. Ft.
$558
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By @propertiesContingent
Listed By @propertiesContingent
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Description

Fabulous opportunity to move in, renovate or add on or build new...great potential and good bones to make this your own! Well loved home, by long time owner over 60 years. 3 Bedroom, 2 Full bath home on a 56 x 150 lot in Mckenzie School District. Value in oversized, 3 car garage that is tall enough to fit a boat (you can't build them this big anymore!) with 3 additional exterior spaces. First floor has a living area with a wood burning fireplace. Spacious kitchen opens to a dining area and has a...Fabulous opportunity to move in, renovate or add on or build new...great potential and good bones to make this your own! Well loved home, by long time owner over 60 years. 3 Bedroom, 2 Full bath home on a 56 x 150 lot in Mckenzie School District. Value in oversized, 3 car garage that is tall enough to fit a boat (you can't build them this big anymore!) with 3 additional exterior spaces. First floor has a living area with a wood burning fireplace. Spacious kitchen opens to a dining area and has a full bath to the side. Upstairs has 3 nice sized bedrooms and a retro full bath. Anderson Windows throughout. Walk to town/train/school/library!
  1. Listed by Sara Brahm • @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
    P: (312)-925-6561 C: (312)-925-6561 sarabrahm@atproperties.com

Property Details for 1531 Wilmette Avenue

Area
Wilmette
Township
New Trier
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
6.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 12/10/2025 11:07 AM

Property Details for 1531 Wilmette Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12161232
Days on Market181
Taxes$6,609 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1908
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,400 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1531 Wilmette Avenue

Stories-Year Built1908Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,400 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,257 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,706

Property Taxes

$551

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1531 Wilmette Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 39
  • Elementary School: Mckenzie Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Highcrest Middle School
  • High School District: 203
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 39
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Side Apron, Owned
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 641
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 1345
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1345
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1986
  • Main Sq Ft: 675
  • Upper Sq Ft: 670
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 56 X 150
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1276
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 641
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-09-24T18:22:03
  • Photos Count: 22
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: Image360
  • Virtual Tour YN: Yes
  • Virtual Tour Date: 06-13-2025
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 9X18
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 10X18
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 7X5
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 21X13
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Dimensions: 6X4

Property History for 1531 Wilmette Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 9, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12161232

—
Jun 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12161232

$750,000—
Oct 14, 2024

Price Change

MRED #12187787

$750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/09/2025

Contingent

MRED #12161232

—
06/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12161232

$750,000
10/14/2024

Price Change

MRED #12187787

$750,000

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Public Records for 1531 Wilmette Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$24,970Additions$42,030Total$67,000
Tax Record2023$6,609 ($551 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,276 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,276 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,080 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1909CountyCOOKAPN05-33-404-001

Schools near 1531 Wilmette Avenue

This home is within New Trier Twp Hsd 203 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mckenzie Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Highcrest Middle School
Public - 5 to 6
Wilmette Junior High School
Public - 7 to 8
New Trier Township H S Northfield
Public - 9
Rating
School
Distance
Mckenzie 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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