900 Locust Road

Closed 3/13/25
Closed 3/13/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$871,000
3 beds1,963 sqft
900 Locust Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.38 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$444/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this warm and inviting 3 bed/2 bath ranch home with attached 2.5 car garage, nestled on a beautifully landscaped lot in the desirable Indian Hill Estates and Harper Elementary School district. Step through the foyer into the bright and spacious living room, where a bay window, marble-surround wood-burning fireplace, and elegant millwork create a cozy ambiance. The separate dining room, adorned with stunning French doors that lead to the family room, continues the home's refined aesthetic....Welcome to this warm and inviting 3 bed/2 bath ranch home with attached 2.5 car garage, nestled on a beautifully landscaped lot in the desirable Indian Hill Estates and Harper Elementary School district. Step through the foyer into the bright and spacious living room, where a bay window, marble-surround wood-burning fireplace, and elegant millwork create a cozy ambiance. The separate dining room, adorned with stunning French doors that lead to the family room, continues the home's refined aesthetic. The family room is bathed in natural light from a full wall of windows and sliding doors that open to the patio and expansive backyard. The custom chef's kitchen is a culinary dream, boasting extra-deep cabinets, granite countertops, a Wolf range, and two pantries - one conveniently located in the mudroom, offering the potential for upstairs laundry. The primary suite features multiple closets and an updated en-suite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms share a renovated hall bathroom. The unfinished basement, currently used for storage, presents an excellent opportunity to expand the home's living space. The fully fenced property is a true oasis, with lush plantings and a private patio perfect for entertaining or relaxation. This well maintained and updated home is within walking distance to Harper Elementary and Thornwood Park and enjoys a central location between the highway and downtown Wilmette with easy access to the Centennial Rec Center, Park District, Highcrest Middle School, and Wilmette Junior High. Experience the best of Wilmette living, with its picturesque lakefront, diverse restaurants, vibrant shopping, and countless other amenities.

    Sold By Compass

    • Listed by: Marlene Rubenstein 847.432.0500 rubensteinfoxteam@bairdwarner.com; dena.fox@bairdwarner.com • Baird & Warner
    • Listed by: Dena Fox 847.899.4666 dena.fox@bairdwarner.com • Baird & Warner
    Listing closed: 03/13/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12287919

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

    105.5%

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    Property Information for 900 Locust Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $16,285 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Wilmette
    • Subdivision: Indian Hill Estates
    • Township: New Trier
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.5
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1952
    • Lot Size: 0.38 AC / 16,574 SF
    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
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Recreation Room, Mud Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 71-80 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 1963
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1963
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2917
    • Main Sq Ft: 1963
    • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 85 X 195
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Brick
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    • Assessor Square Footage: 1978
    • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 954
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 2
    • Document Date: 2025-02-10T22:01:34
    • Photos Count: 21
    • Rural: N
    • OpenHouse Count: 1
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 02-11-2025
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X13
    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: 11X13
    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: 11X14
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 15X13
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 9X15
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 9X15
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 21X17
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 26X29
    Mud Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Mud Room
    • Dimensions: 6X13

    Property History for 900 Locust Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Mar 13, 2025

    Sold

    MRED #12287919

    		$871,000—
    Mar 7, 2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1553646848

    		$871,000—
    Feb 21, 2025

    Pending

    MRED #12287919

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    03/13/2025

    Sold

    MRED #12287919

    $871,000
    03/07/2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1553646848

    $871,000
    02/21/2025

    Pending

    MRED #12287919

    —

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

    Public Records for 900 Locust Road

    Taxable ValueLand$33,150Additions$41,934Total$75,084
    Tax Record2023$16,285 ($1,357 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,978 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,978 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,575 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952CountyCOOKAPN05-29-421-004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 900 Locust Road

    This home is within New Trier Twp Hsd 203 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Harper Elementary School
    		Public - K to 4
    Highcrest Middle School
    		Public - 5 to 6
    Wilmette Junior High School
    		Public - 7 to 8
    New Trier Township H S Northfield
    		Public - 9
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Harper 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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