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2208 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, ILVideo Tour of 2208 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL.
Stunning Total Rehab in the Heart of Wilmette! Beautifully updated 4+1BR/4BA home on a tree-lined street with a bright, open floor plan and high-end contemporary finishes throughout. Completely renovated in 2017, this home features a living room with custom tray ceiling and wall-mounted gas fireplace, chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, marble countertops and breakfast bar, and dramatic dining room with coffered ceiling and custom lighting. Main floor includes a bedroom/office with full bath. Family room opens to a balcony and large backyard. Second floor offers a luxurious primary suite with private balcony and spa-like bath, plus two additional spacious bedrooms and full bath. Finished lower level includes a rec room with wet bar, 5th bedroom, full bath, laundry and storage. Deceptively large with excellent flow and functionality. Extensive seller upgrades since purchase include custom closet systems, new/enlarged deck, professional landscaping (pavers, trees, turf), outdoor sauna, garage expansion with shed, EV charger, new window treatments, basement flooring, new laundry appliances, skylight replacement + shade, retiled baths, whole-home humidifier, sewer repairs with new cleanout, new indoor/outdoor lighting, fence with electric gate, and basketball hoop. All new electric, plumbing & mechanicals.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2208 Wilmette Ave
General
- Price: $1,000,000
- Taxes: $22,247 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12573743
- Updated: Today (2/24/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Pool, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Sauna, Wet Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Basement, Ventless
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Double Sink, Full Body Spray Shower, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Township: New Trier
- Driving Directions: From N Crawford Ave and Wilmette Ave - East on Wilmette, follow to property.
School Information
- School District: 39
- Elem School District: 39
- Midd School District: 39
- High School District: 203
- Elementary School: Romona Elementary School
- Middle School: Highcrest Middle 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, Forced Air, Zoned
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Windows: Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows
- Doors: Storm Door(s), Lever Style Door Handles
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Square Feet: 2,687
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1927
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2017
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 9000
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1927
- Tax Amount: $22,247.02
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5331160570000
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Schools
Schools serving 2208 Wilmette Ave
School Districts:Wilmette School District 39, New Trier Township High School District 203
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Romona Elementary School 600 Romona Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | PK-4 | 0.8 mi |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 0.6 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 | 1.6 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 2208 Wilmette Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/24/2026
Listed
$1,000,000
261.66%
MLS
10/24/2013
Sold
$276,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2208 Wilmette Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,287
-12%
$36,518
-17%
2022
$9,450
-11%
$44,000
7%
2021
$10,664
2%
$41,047
—
2020
$10,490
2%
$41,047
-9%
2019
$10,290
26%
$45,107
32%
2018
$8,157
3%
$34,288
—
2017
$7,932
206%
$34,288
187%
2016
$2,594
-64%
$11,933
-59%
2015
$7,274
-3%
$29,300
-5%
2014
$7,526
11%
$30,807
-3%
2013
$6,803
-12%
$31,790
-17%
2012
$7,737
—
$38,186
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2208 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12573743) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 2208 Wilmette Avenue is currently listed for $1,000,000 and was received on February 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 2208 Wilmette 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.

