2,867 Sq. Ft.
$452 / Sq. Ft.
2,867
Sq. Ft.
$452
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful home in East Wilmette! Perfectly located within walking distance to downtown, Metra, schools, parks, and the beach. This sun-filled home features a welcoming front porch, a circular flow, and character galore. Highlights include a spacious living room with a gas-log fireplace, a formal dining room with a detailed ceiling, and a bright family room overlooking the lush, fully-fenced backyard with stunning landscaping, a brick patio, and sprinkler system. The updated kitchen boasts white cabinetry,...Beautiful home in East Wilmette! Perfectly located within walking distance to downtown, Metra, schools, parks, and the beach. This sun-filled home features a welcoming front porch, a circular flow, and character galore. Highlights include a spacious living room with a gas-log fireplace, a formal dining room with a detailed ceiling, and a bright family room overlooking the lush, fully-fenced backyard with stunning landscaping, a brick patio, and sprinkler system. The updated kitchen boasts white cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, find 4 bedrooms, a sunny tandem room, and a newly renovated 3rd-floor retreat. Finished basement with laundry room and storage, 2.5-car garage, and move-in ready charm - this home has it all!

Listing Agent

  1. Liz Prassas Licata

    Liz Prassas Licata

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    liz.licata@compass.com

    P: (312)-888-1183

Property Details for 526 8th Street

Area
Wilmette
Township
New Trier
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
4.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Small Duct High Velocity, Wall Unit(s)
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 03/10/2026 05:17 PM

Property Details for 526 8th Street

StatusNew
MLS #12584196
Days on Market7
Taxes$15,333 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,015 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 526 8th Street

Stories-Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,015 SF

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Property Information for 526 8th Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 39
  • Elementary School: Central 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: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Side Apron, Owned, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Separate Dining Room
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Finished
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Small Duct High Velocity, Wall Unit(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Office, Foyer, Recreation Room, Storage
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sprinkler-Lawn
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • 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 Size: 8015.0
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 160
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1680
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2026-03-06T18:35:53
  • Photos Count: 38
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
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: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X13
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: 13X11
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 13X10
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 11X15
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X24
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 10X4
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 7X7
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 29X20
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 13X10

Property History for 526 8th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12584196

$1,295,000
May 6, 2022

Sold

MRED #11361005

$1,155,000
Apr 29, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1490001203

$1,155,000

+23.3% / yr

Apr 7, 2022

Pending

MRED #11361005

Apr 6, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11361005

Apr 4, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11361005

$960,000
Aug 3, 2020

Sold

MRED #10725476

$800,000
Jul 28, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #680234874

$800,000
Jun 4, 2020

Pending

MRED #10725476

May 26, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10725476

$819,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/07/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12584196

$1,295,000
05/06/2022

Sold

MRED #11361005

$1,155,000
04/29/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1490001203

$1,155,000

+23.3% / yr

04/07/2022

Pending

MRED #11361005

04/06/2022

Contingent

MRED #11361005

04/04/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11361005

$960,000
08/03/2020

Sold

MRED #10725476

$800,000
07/28/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #680234874

$800,000
06/04/2020

Pending

MRED #10725476

05/26/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10725476

$819,000

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

Public Records for 526 8th Street

Taxable ValueLand$22,000Additions$48,888Total$70,888
Tax Record2023$15,333 ($1,278 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,680 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,680 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1913CountyCOOKAPN05-34-215-002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 526 8th Street

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

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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526 8th Street is a single family home for sale in Wilmette, IL 60091. This property was listed for sale on March 7, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,295,000. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on May 6, 2022. This listing's school districts are New Trier Twp Hsd 203 School District, Wilmette School District 39. Nearby schools include Central Elementary School, Highcrest Middle School and Wilmette Junior High School. 526 8th Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,867 sqft single family home built in 1912.

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