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5 beds

523 Romona Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.19 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Lovely 5 bedroom, 3 bath split level home in great location just steps from Romona Elementary School. First level with great open floor plan with large living/dining room combo & large eat-in kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances. 2nd level with 4 bedrooms and 2 new bathrooms. Bright lower level with huge recreation room, 5th bedroom & full bath. Additional amenities include hardwood floors on first & second floors, large fenced yard & attached 2 car garage. Freshly painted & in move...Lovely 5 bedroom, 3 bath split level home in great location just steps from Romona Elementary School. First level with great open floor plan with large living/dining room combo & large eat-in kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances. 2nd level with 4 bedrooms and 2 new bathrooms. Bright lower level with huge recreation room, 5th bedroom & full bath. Additional amenities include hardwood floors on first & second floors, large fenced yard & attached 2 car garage. Freshly painted & in move in condition!

    Sold By AK Homes

    Listing closed: 08/31/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09676605
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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $882,252

    Avg days on market

    19

    Sale-to-list ratio

    100.1%

    Wilmette, IL

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    Square Feet
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    Acres
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    Property Information for 523 Romona Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $9,158 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / Detached Single-Split Level
    • 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: 0
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Tri-Level

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1956
    • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,379 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/WINNETKA
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 39
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: 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
    • Additional Parcels: No

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 5
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Foyer
    • Num of Baths: 3.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: Split Level
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 61-70 Years
    • Type Detached: Split Level
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 63X133
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stone
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: None
    • North Coordinate: 13
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 5
    • Living Area Source: Not Reported
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional
    • Photos Count: 20
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 06-30-2017

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X11
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X10
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X10
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X10
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 11X11
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Lower
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 20X16
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 17X12
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 22X18
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 5X13

    Property History for 523 Romona Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 31, 2017

    Sold

    MRED #09676605

    $473,000—
    Aug 25, 2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #604950679

    $473,000

    +1.1% / yr

    Jul 22, 2017

    Pending

    MRED #09676605

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/31/2017

    Sold

    MRED #09676605

    $473,000
    08/25/2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #604950679

    $473,000

    +1.1% / yr

    07/22/2017

    Pending

    MRED #09676605

    —

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    Public records

    523 Romona Road

    Beds

    4

    Baths

    2

    Total Finished SqFt

    1,643 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    1,643 SqFt

    Stories

    1

    Lot Size

    8,379 SqFt

    Schools near 523 Romona Road

    This home is within Wilmette School District 39.
    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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 523 Romona Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
    $473,000
    5
    –
    8,379
    $579,000
    3
    1,473
    8,122
    $340,000
    3
    –
    8,316
    –
    2
    1
    946
    3,528
    –
    6
    2,826
    9,636
    –
    3
    2.5
    2,020
    8,379

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