2239 Washington Ave

1,571 Sq. Ft.
$414 / Sq. Ft.
1,571
Sq. Ft.
$414
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Opportunity is knocking! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is for sale for the first time ever! It has been in the same family for 65 years. Ready to be renovated and or reinvented in an amazing Wilmette location! Being sold, "AS IS." Don't miss this rare opportunity to create your dream home. Schedule a showing NOW!Opportunity is knocking! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is for sale for the first time ever! It has been in the same family for 65 years. Ready to be renovated and or reinvented in an amazing Wilmette location! Being sold, "AS IS." Don't miss this rare opportunity to create your dream home. Schedule a showing NOW!

Property Details for 2239 Washington Avenue

Area
Wilmette
Township
New Trier
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 03/10/2026 11:49 AM

Property Details for 2239 Washington Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12488779
Days on Market110
Taxes$6,567 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1960
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,601 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 2239 Washington Avenue

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,601 SF

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Property Information for 2239 Washington 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: Heated Garage, Yes, 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: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.1x133.7x67.9x179.2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1571
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-10-10T15:43:45
  • Photos Count: 20
  • OpenHouse Count: 3
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X11
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: 13X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 12X10
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X21

Property History for 2239 Washington Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 9, 2026

Sold

MRED #12488779

$650,000
Jan 26, 2026

Pending

MRED #12488779

Jan 26, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12488779

Oct 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12488779

$699,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/09/2026

Sold

MRED #12488779

$650,000
01/26/2026

Pending

MRED #12488779

01/26/2026

Contingent

MRED #12488779

10/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12488779

$699,000

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

Public Records for 2239 Washington Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$13,300Additions$32,700Total$46,000
Tax Record2023$6,368 ($531 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,571 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,571 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962CountyCOOKAPN05-33-111-091Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2239 Washington Avenue

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