Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds
243 Leicester Rd, Kenilworth, IL 60043
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.40 acresLot Size
1917Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Architecturally exquisite and meticulously renovated. This elegant home features beautifully proportioned rooms with an exceptional floor plan,high ceilings,handsome moldings,custom millwork and maple floors throughout. A gourmet kitchen with european detail,an inviting sunroom and a family room with french doors opening to a very private patio and beautifully landscaped yard.Architecturally exquisite and meticulously renovated. This elegant home features beautifully proportioned rooms with an exceptional floor plan,high ceilings,handsome moldings,custom millwork and maple floors throughout. A gourmet kitchen with european detail,an inviting sunroom and a family room with french doors opening to a very private patio and beautifully landscaped yard.
  • Listed by: Mary Ellen 847.751.1478 mestalzer3@gmail.com • Coldwell Banker Residential
Listing closed: 02/25/2010 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 07185933

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,730,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

101.1%

Kenilworth, IL

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Location

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Property Information for 243 Leicester Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $27,926 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
  • County: Cook County
  • Area: Kenilworth
  • Township: NEW TRIER
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Num Of Cars: 2.0
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Hot Water/Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,500 SF
General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 38
  • Elementary School: THE JOSEPH SEARS SCHOOL
  • Jr High Middle School: THE JOSEPH SEARS SCHOOL
  • High School District: 203
  • High School: NEW TRIER TWP H.S. NORTHFIELD/WINNETKA
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 38
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Parking Details: None/NA
  • Parking Ownership: N/A
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Basement Type: Full, English
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Foyer, Library, Suite, Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 3.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 51-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X175
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Concrete, Other
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • North Coordinate: 14
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 3
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 04-27-2009
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Size: 18X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 2nd Bedroom Size: 15X15
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 3rd Bedroom Size: 15X15
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 4th Bedroom Size: 13X9
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Size: 18X18
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Size: 19X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Size: 19X12
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Size: 24X15
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 1 Size: 11X11
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 2 Size: 15X13
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 3 Size: 15X9
Additional Room #4 Information
  • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 4 Size: 9X9
Additional Room #5 Information
  • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Addtl Room 5 Size: 9X9
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
Suite Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Suite
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
Library Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library

Property History for 243 Leicester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 25, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #284251234

$1,700,000
Feb 25, 2010

Sold

MRED #07185933

$1,700,000
Nov 17, 2009

Pending

MRED #07185933

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/25/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #284251234

$1,700,000
02/25/2010

Sold

MRED #07185933

$1,700,000
11/17/2009

Pending

MRED #07185933

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

Public Records for 243 Leicester Road

Taxable ValueLand$52,500Additions$270,500Total$323,000
Tax Record2023$81,234 ($6,770 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,730 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,730 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2012CountyCOOKAPN05-27-109-002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 243 Leicester Road

This home is within Kenilworth School District No. 38.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
The Joseph Sears School
PublicPK to 8

New Trier Township H S Northfield
Public9

New Trier Township High School Winnetka
Public10 to 12

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: 243 Leicester Road, Kenilworth, IL 60043
$1,700,000
5
17,500
8
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17,500
$1,755,000
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