1940 Chestnut Ave

Wilmette, IL 60091

$1,300,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,484 Sq. Ft.
$523 / Sq. Ft.
2,484
Sq. Ft.
$523
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/19/26
Closed 5/19/26

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,...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.
  1. Listed by Mariana Alfar • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
    P: (847)-492-9660 marianafar@gmail.com

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details for 1940 Chestnut Avenue

Area
Wilmette
Subdivision
Kenilworth Gardens
Township
New Trier
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
LISTING UPDATED: 05/20/2026 09:28 AM

Property Details for 1940 Chestnut Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12602580
Days on Market21
Taxes$17,174 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1941
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,737 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 1940 Chestnut Avenue

Stories-Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,737 SF

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$6,478

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1940 Chestnut Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 39
  • Elementary School: Harper Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Wilmette Junior High 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: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Room Type: Office
  • Num of Baths: 2.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Oven
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2021
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Sq Ft: 1090
  • Upper Sq Ft: 853
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x 174.75
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1980
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2026-04-16T16:30:36
  • Photos Count: 25
  • OpenHouse Count: 3
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
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 19X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X9
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: 12X15
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 16X24
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 22X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 16X24
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X24
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 12X10

Property History for 1940 Chestnut Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 19, 2026

Sold

MRED #12602580

$1,300,000—
Apr 19, 2026

Pending

MRED #12602580

—
Apr 19, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12602580

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/19/2026

Sold

MRED #12602580

$1,300,000
04/19/2026

Pending

MRED #12602580

—
04/19/2026

Contingent

MRED #12602580

—

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

Public Records for 1940 Chestnut Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$28,000Additions$51,000Total$79,000
Tax Record2023$17,174 ($1,431 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,980 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,980 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941CountyCOOKAPN05-28-301-031Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1940 Chestnut Avenue

This home is within New Trier Twp Hsd 203 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Harper 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
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

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