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Property Description
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
Full Property Details for 1232 Elmwood Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,735,000
- Taxes: $26,921 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12574109
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- 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
- Driving Directions: Greenbay Road, East on Elmwood to house
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, Electric, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Radiant Floor
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: American Foursquare
- Construction: Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 4,262
- 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
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5273100110000
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Schools
Schools serving 1232 Elmwood Ave
School Districts:Wilmette School District 39, New Trier Township High School District 203
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Central Elementary School, Wilmette, IL 910 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 | K-4 | 0.5 mi |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 1.7 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 | 10-12 | 1 mi |
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1232 Elmwood Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12574109) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,735,000 on April 30, 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.

