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  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,507 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 5 hours ago

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1232 Elmwood Avenue,Wilmette, IL 60091

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    1232 Elmwood Avenue,Wilmette, IL 60091
    1232 Elmwood AvenueWilmetteIL60091
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Fabulous opportunity to move into the sought after CAGE area of Wilmette! This classic East Wilmette home has five bedrooms, 3.1 baths on a 50 x 187 lot, including a hard to find side driveway. The beautiful wood paneled foyer welcomes you into this bright and spacious home. Front four season room is perfect for an office or sitting room. Formal living room with a gas-starter, wood burning fireplace opens to dining area. Refreshed, bright kitchen with an eat-in area has updated appliances, quartz countertops, marble backsplash and painted cherry cabinets. Kitchen overlooks the spacious family room with a brick fireplace, plus wall to wall sliders that open to the back deck and yard. Side mudroom is huge, plenty of storage for all of your belongings, plus heated floors. Upstairs boasts a large primary suite with a full bath, including a jetted soaker tub and separate shower. Three additional bedrooms, hall bath and laundry room complete the space. Third floor has a bonus bedroom/office space with a full bath and storage areas. Basement has a rec room with radiant heated floors and loads of storage. Fabulous landscaped and fenced-in yard with deck and oversized two car garage. Walk to EVERYTHING location...town, train, parks, Central Elementary, Gilson Beach, Elmwood Dunes and Plaza del Lago!

Full Property Details for 1232 Elmwood Ave

General

  • Price: $1,799,000
  • Taxes: $26,921 (2023)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12574109
  • Updated: 2/26/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Interior

  • Basement: Partially
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Wilmette
  • County: Cook
  • Township: New Trier
  • Driving Directions: Greenbay Road, East on Elmwood to house

School Information

  • School District: 39
  • Elem School District: 39
  • Midd School District: 39
  • High School District: 203
  • 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, Electric, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Radiant Floor

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: American 4-Sq.
  • Architectural Style: American Foursquare
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 3,507
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 187
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1915
  • Tax Amount: $26,921
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 5273100110000

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Schools serving 1232 Elmwood Ave

School Districts:Wilmette School District 39, New Trier Township High School District 203
NameGradesDistance
Central Elementary School, Wilmette, IL
910 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
K-40.5 mi
Wilmette Junior High School
620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
7-81.7 mi
New Trier Township H S Northfield
7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093
9-2.9 mi
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093
10-121 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1232 Elmwood Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
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2/26/2026
Listed
$1,799,000
57.81%
MLS
2/26/2007
Sold
$1,140,000
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Tax History for 1232 Elmwood Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$26,921
-4%
$121,954
-9%
2022
$28,045
14%
$134,000
37%
2021
$24,531
-7%
$97,756
-8%
2020
$26,276
3%
$105,925
-8%
2019
$25,482
33%
$115,136
37%
2018
$19,218
-7%
$84,216
-10%
2017
$20,772
-14%
$93,169
-18%
2016
$24,260
23%
$114,111
39%
2015
$19,770
-6%
$82,262
-7%
2014
$21,058
5%
$88,768
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2013
$20,097
3%
$88,768
-4%
2012
$19,593
—
$92,873
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1232 Elmwood Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12574109) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1232 Elmwood Avenue is currently listed for $1,799,000 and was received on February 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 1232 Elmwood 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.

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