Active
4 beds
501 Illinois Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
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Single FamilyProperty Type
9,252 sq ftLot Size
1919Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this dreamy, pristine, totally redone 4 bedroom/3 full bathroom gem. The floor plan & pictures accurately reflect this offering but there are nuances that warrant your immediate attention & visit. Custom mantel over the gas fireplace in expansive living room with desk nook; cool tin ceiling adorning the dining room with big bay window overlooking the botanical garden of a fenced yard; custom bookcases, hardwood floors & restoration hardware flair & lighting throughout; heated floors in...Welcome to this dreamy, pristine, totally redone 4 bedroom/3 full bathroom gem. The floor plan & pictures accurately reflect this offering but there are nuances that warrant your immediate attention & visit. Custom mantel over the gas fireplace in expansive living room with desk nook; cool tin ceiling adorning the dining room with big bay window overlooking the botanical garden of a fenced yard; custom bookcases, hardwood floors & restoration hardware flair & lighting throughout; heated floors in all bathrooms, newer windows, newer roof, new ac system (2021), 2026 appliance upgrades & 2.5 car garage off long asphalt driveway. Great details & touches without compare for the money.... Flowing open floor plan anchored by killer white kitchen (2018) with granite tops, stainless appliances, pot filler, custom soft close cabinets, peninsula with seating & bomb of a butler's pantry with coffee bar, built in microwave & plenty of pantry space, paver patio under great gatsby gazebo with grill gas line, swing & flora to fawn over, finished waterproofed basement with recreation room, 4th bedroom, 3rd full bathroom & laundry room all with sleek tile floor & direct access to yard, mud room entry in back with storage galore on all levels, center of town location with all the benefits of the wilmette & new trier schools, 2025 taxes of just $11,000 with no exemptions. The bedroom configuration is two up, one on main level & one in basement. Let's make a deal!
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  • Listed by: Peter Cummins 847.710.6798 peter.cummins@bairdwarner.com; petercummins@comcast.net • Baird & Warner
  • Listed by: Charles Conner 847.224.4088 charlie.conner@bairdwarner.com • Baird & Warner
Last updated: 09/08/2026 06:47 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12728866

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Property Information for 501 Illinois Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,993 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
  • County: Cook County
  • Area: Wilmette
  • Township: New Trier
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,252 SF
General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 39
  • Elementary School: Romona Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Wilmette Junior High School
  • High School District: 203
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • 2nd Alternate Jr High Middle School: HIGHCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 39
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
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: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Finished, Exterior Entry, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Mud Room, Storage, Pantry, Walk In Closet
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Storm Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, TV-Dish, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ 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
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 88X174X65X114
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Frame
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding, Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2026-08-10T14:16:22
  • Photos Count: 37
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 2
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 Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X9
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 23X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 14X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 23X19
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 5X4
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 8X7
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 6X4
Pantry Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Pantry
  • Dimensions: 11X7

Property History for 501 Illinois Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12728866

$799,000
Jul 31, 2020

Sold

MRED #10721304

$595,000
May 22, 2020

Pending

MRED #10721304

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/08/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12728866

$799,000
07/31/2020

Sold

MRED #10721304

$595,000
05/22/2020

Pending

MRED #10721304

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

Public Records for 501 Illinois Road

Taxable ValueLand$19,427Additions$37,573Total$57,000
Tax Record2023$12,707 ($1,059 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,350 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,350 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,251 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918Year Renovated1919CountyCOOKAPN05-33-116-041-0000

Schools near 501 Illinois Road

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

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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501 Illinois Road is a single family home for sale in Wilmette, IL 60091. This property was listed for sale on September 8, 2026 by Baird & Warner, it's currently listed at $799,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on July 31, 2020. This listing's school districts are New Trier Twp Hsd 203 School District, Wilmette School District 39. Nearby schools include Romona Elementary School, Highcrest Middle School and Wilmette Junior High School. 501 Illinois Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath single family home built in 1919.

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