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1141 Chestnut Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
$1,400,000
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Property Description
Interior photos taken 2/26 and posted asap. This classic English Tudor home on highly sought after Chestnut Ave in the coveted CAGE area of East Wilmette offers a perfect blend of charm, character, elegant architecture, and a major renovation opportunity. Fifty plus years of love by the current owner fill this home. The right buyer for this home will bring their architect and designer with them to view the home and bathe together in natural light, storybook appeal and the potential this home offers. It boasts generous walls of windows, creating a warm, sunny and inviting atmosphere throughout. Upon entering the elegant foyer, you'll be greeted by classic architectural details, arched doorways, and generously proportioned rooms. The Living Room is adorned with a stunning stone fireplace, creating an inviting and abundant yet cozy space. The Dining Room is perfect for hosting holiday gatherings, providing ample space for entertaining. A highlight of the home is the light-drenched English Conservatory, a versatile space designed for year-round living. The kitchen, with its ceiling-height Maple cabinets, overlooks a breathtaking large brick terrace surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds, ensuring privacy and tranquility. The 1990's kitchen features double ovens, good cabinet storage, a prep sink/bar area, baker's rack island & pot rack, pantry cabinet, and wood counters The second floor primary suite features a spacious layout, a walk-in closet and bath large enough for double sinks to be added. Two additional corner bedrooms (one quite large) share a semi on suite hall bath. The third floor presents untapped potential, ideal for creating additional bedrooms, a home office, or another bath. The full unfinished basement includes a newer deep-pour room addition. The property includes a slate roof, newer windows on the first floor, and a two-car garage with a brick paver driveway, complete with attic storage. The charming large antique brick courtyard patio feels right out of historic Europe. The vast side yard is a blank canvas, ready for your fencing or privacy landscaping touches if a grassy private lawn is on your wish list. This corner lot is nicely sized at .26 acres and 11,440 square feet. The location is unbeatable, close to downtown Wilmette's vibrant dining and shopping scene, Metra, the beach, schools, Plaza del Lago shopping and dining, and downtown Kenilworth. With so much potential and room for attic expansion and opportunity to customize the basement, this architectural treasure invites you to make it your own. Don't miss the opportunity to turn this fabulously located 1920's vintage house into your dream home, combining classic charm with modern luxury. Home is offered As-Is. Please note Hall Bath toilet is turned off, original toilet needs replacing.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1141 Chestnut Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,400,000
- Taxes: $41,362 (2022)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 11934566
- Added to Site: 64 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Garage
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Sheridan Road to Chestnut, West to 12th Street, home is on the SE corner facing 12th.
School Information
- School District: 39
- Midd School District: 39
- Elementary School: Central Elementary School
- Middle School: Wilmette Junior High School
- High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- Private School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Tudor
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Roof: Slate
- Square Feet: 3,192
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1927
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.263
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 65 x 178
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Brick
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1927
- Tax Amount: $41,362
- Tax Year: 2022
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 5273030010000
Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by Baird & Warner
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Schools
Schools serving 1141 Chestnut Ave
School Districts:Wilmette School District 39, New Trier Township High School District 203
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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910 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 | K-4 | 0.6 mi | |
569 Hunter Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 5-6 | 1.5 mi | |
620 Locust Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 1.9 mi | |
385 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 0.9 mi | |
New Trier Township High School Northfield Campus
7 Happ Rd, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9-9 | 3 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 1141 Chestnut Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/12/2024
Sold
$1,400,000
-12.45%
MLS
2/25/2024
Listed
$1,599,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1141 Chestnut Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 11934566) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,400,000 on April 12, 2024. Want to learn more about 1141 Chestnut Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wilmette? You can browse all Wilmette real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.