Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds4,720 sqft
939 Illinois Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
Single FamilyProperty Type
1952Year Built
$270/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 939 Illinois in coveted Indian Hill Estates and award-winning school districts 39/203. This one-of-a-kind, architecturally-significant home was originally designed and built in 1952 by architect, L. Morgan Yost. Graciously expanded in 2000, the home offers over 4,700 sq feet of living space, with 5 bedrooms and 3.1 baths. Sitting on nearly .4 acre of private mature landscaping, the home offers loads of oversized windows and skylights that create a remarkably sunny, nature-loving quality....Welcome to 939 Illinois in coveted Indian Hill Estates and award-winning school districts 39/203. This one-of-a-kind, architecturally-significant home was originally designed and built in 1952 by architect, L. Morgan Yost. Graciously expanded in 2000, the home offers over 4,700 sq feet of living space, with 5 bedrooms and 3.1 baths. Sitting on nearly .4 acre of private mature landscaping, the home offers loads of oversized windows and skylights that create a remarkably sunny, nature-loving quality. Formal living room, large open kitchen/dining room/family room, convenient first-floor laundry and mud rooms, remarkable office/sunroom, 2+ car attached garage, large private back patio, convenient circular driveway. This home has it all. Welcome home! Showings begin Friday, 10/4.

Listing Agent

  1. Brandy Isaac

    Brandy Isaac

    Listing Agent

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    brandyisaac@atproperties.com

    P: (312) 961-1178

    M: (312) 961-1178

Listing closed: 01/07/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12157072

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,287,500

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

Wilmette, IL

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Property Information for 939 Illinois Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $21,387 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / Multi-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, Zoned
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1952
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
  • 2nd Alternate Elementary School: Highcrest Middle School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 39
Addtl Parking Information
  • 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: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Basement Description: None
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Room Type: Family Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Heated Sun Room, Walk In Closet, Bedroom 5
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: Multi-Level
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Dog Run
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2000
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: Multi-Level
  • Total Sq Ft: 4720
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 4720
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 4720
  • Lower Sq Ft: 720
  • Main Sq Ft: 2490
  • Upper Sq Ft: 1510
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 X 199 X 172 X 158
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Circular
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2024-09-30T16:18:22
  • Photos Count: 39
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 2
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Additional Media Type 1: Other Media
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Tub & Separate Shwr
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X20
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X18
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 14X16
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 13X14
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X16
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 16X17
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X17
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X12
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 17X25
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 6X8
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 7X8
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 4X15
Heated Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 13X13
Family Room Down Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room - Down
  • Dimensions: 12X20

Property History for 939 Illinois Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 7, 2025

Sold

MRED #12157072

$1,299,000
Jan 7, 2025

Sold

MRED #12157072

$1,276,000
Jan 7, 2025

Sold

MRED #12157072

$1,275,600
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2025

Sold

MRED #12157072

$1,299,000
01/07/2025

Sold

MRED #12157072

$1,276,000
01/07/2025

Sold

MRED #12157072

$1,275,600

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

Public Records for 939 Illinois Road

Taxable ValueLand$33,412Additions$69,588Total$103,000
Tax Record2023$22,620 ($1,885 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,646 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,646 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,706 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951CountyCOOKAPN05-29-422-009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 939 Illinois Road

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
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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Nearby home values

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This home: 939 Illinois Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
$1,276,000
5
4,720
4
3.5
3,427
17,108
3
2
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12,338
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