924 Chestnut Ave

Wilmette, IL 60091

$1,900,000
Last Sold Price
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Closed 10/15/25
Closed 10/15/25
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Description

Just Listed! 924 Chestnut Avenue is a beautifully renovated and expanded 5-bedroom, 4.1 bath home in the highly sought-after CAGE neighborhood and super close to dreamy Chestnut Beach and the stunning up and coming Plaza de Lago! Step into the welcoming foyer and flow into the expansive living room featuring beautiful gas-log fireplace with stone surround and loads of natural light. You will love the beautiful hardwood floors throughout! The inviting family room adjoins the first-floor office complete...Just Listed! 924 Chestnut Avenue is a beautifully renovated and expanded 5-bedroom, 4.1 bath home in the highly sought-after CAGE neighborhood and super close to dreamy Chestnut Beach and the stunning up and coming Plaza de Lago! Step into the welcoming foyer and flow into the expansive living room featuring beautiful gas-log fireplace with stone surround and loads of natural light. You will love the beautiful hardwood floors throughout! The inviting family room adjoins the first-floor office complete with French doors and overlooks the landscaped yard. The renovated kitchen features beautiful quartz countertops and subway tile, high-end stainless steel appliances and seamlessly opens to the adjoining dining room. Plus, enjoy the thoughtfully designed addition, which includes a sun-filled breakfast room, perfect for everyday living. Don't miss the updated first floor powder room and spacious mudroom leading to the rear entrance. Upstairs, you'll find a rare 5-bedroom layout with 3 full bathrooms, including 2nd floor laundry convenience. The generous primary suite, offers a walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom with glass enclosed shower and separate soaking tub. Two of the additional bedrooms offer updated en-suite bathrooms, perfect for family or guests! You will love spacious bedrooms with custom fitted closets throughout the second level. The finished basement provides exceptional recreation space for anything you wish! Plus a full bathroom, second laundry room, and great storage. Outside, enjoy the beautiful paver driveway leading to the detached 2-car garage. The landscaped yard and paver patio are perfect for summer entertaining. Enjoy living in this impeccability maintained home with a new roof (2024), newer hardy board siding, newer Anderson windows throughout the entire house, and so much more! You will love living blocks from the Metra, Gilson Beach, Plaza del Lago, school and downtown Wilmette. Love where you live!

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  1. Frank Capitanini

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Property Details for 924 Chestnut Avenue

Area
Wilmette
Township
New Trier
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Small Duct High Velocity
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 10/17/2025 03:35 AM

Property Details for 924 Chestnut Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12466545
Days on Market5
Taxes$25,350 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,400 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 924 Chestnut Avenue

Stories-Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,400 SF

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Principal and Interest

$9,260

Property Taxes

$2,113

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Property Information for 924 Chestnut Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 39
  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Highcrest Middle 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: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Quartz Counters
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Garden Tub,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Small Duct High Velocity
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Office, Recreation Room, Mud Room
  • Num of Baths: 4.1
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Gas Cooktop
  • Other Equipment: Sprinkler-Lawn
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 168
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Fiber Cement
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-09-10T15:17:35
  • Photos Count: 41
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
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: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X15
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 13X11
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X17
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 11X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X25
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 25X24
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 4X7
Eating Area Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Dimensions: 10X18
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 13X11

Property History for 924 Chestnut Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 15, 2025

Sold

MRED #12466545

$1,900,000—
Oct 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917472030

$1,900,000

+6.4% / yr

Sep 14, 2025

Pending

MRED #12466545

—
Sep 14, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12466545

—
Sep 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12466545

$1,795,000—
Aug 19, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #437702355

$950,000—
Aug 19, 2014

Sold

MRED #08638958

$950,000—
Jul 24, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #438329701

$72,000—
Jun 27, 2014

Pending

MRED #08638958

—
Jun 24, 2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08638958

$950,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2025

Sold

MRED #12466545

$1,900,000
10/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917472030

$1,900,000

+6.4% / yr

09/14/2025

Pending

MRED #12466545

—
09/14/2025

Contingent

MRED #12466545

—
09/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12466545

$1,795,000
08/19/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #437702355

$950,000
08/19/2014

Sold

MRED #08638958

$950,000
07/24/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #438329701

$72,000
06/27/2014

Pending

MRED #08638958

—
06/24/2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08638958

$950,000

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

Public Records for 924 Chestnut Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$22,825Additions$92,206Total$115,031
Tax Record2023$25,350 ($2,113 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,414 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,414 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1922CountyCOOKAPN05-27-400-020Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 924 Chestnut Avenue

This home is within New Trier Twp Hsd 203 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Central 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
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

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