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Property Description
This 1926 meticulously maintained home showcases the best of original construction and award-winning modern updates. Located in the sought-after McKenzie School District, an architecturally significant front porch sets the tone for this timeless 3 bedroom, 2.1 bath brick home. Step inside to a spacious living room featuring beamed ceiling, three arched French doors, and wood burning fireplace with original tile surround that echo the home's classic Mediterranean Revival style. The gracious dining room leads to a designer white kitchen with exceptional storage and Subzero, Bosch, and Wolf appliances. The adjacent family room, designed by respected local architect and winner of a Historic Preservation Sympathetic Addition award, features a custom fireplace with gas starter and three sets of custom Marvin arched doors leading to a raised brick patio. Upstairs, the bathrooms have been luxuriously updated, offering comfort with timeless design. You will love the study nook that is a perfect spot for a home office. The expanded basement includes a private workshop, finished playroom, and additional storage. Additional extensive improvements include new Marvin double hung windows and restored original casement windows in 2014, permeable paver driveway, new in 2005 Ludovici clay tile roof and copper gutters, upgraded electrical, professional landscaping, and in ground sprinkler system. Well located near parks, recreation, schools, and transportation.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2037 Highland Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,200,000
- Taxes: $16,397 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12369371
- Added to Site: 242 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, Replacement Windows, Workshop
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off-Street, Owned, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: West of Ridge, north of Wilmette Ave.
School Information
- School District: 39
- Midd School District: 39
- Elementary School: Mckenzie 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, Steam
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Mediterranean
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Roof: Tile
- Windows: Screens, Drapes
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,784
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1926
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 132
- Lot Features: Landscaped
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1926
- Tax Amount: $16,397
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 5331140030000
Listed by Baird & Warner
Sold by North Clybourn Group, Inc.
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Schools
Schools serving 2037 Highland Ave
School Districts:Wilmette School District 39, New Trier Township High School District 203
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Highcrest Middle School 569 Hunter Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 5-6 | 0.3 mi |
Mckenzie Elementary School 649 Prairie Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 | K-4 | 0.7 mi |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 0.7 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 2.2 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2037 Highland Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/31/2025
Sold
$1,200,000
1.27%
MLS
5/19/2025
Listed
$1,185,000
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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.
2037 Highland Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12369371) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,200,000 on July 31, 2025. Want to learn more about 2037 Highland 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.

