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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,867 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 11 hours ago

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526 8th Street,Wilmette, IL 60091

526 8th StreetWilmetteIL60091

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Beautiful home in East Wilmette! Perfectly located within walking distance to downtown, Metra, schools, parks, and the beach. This sun-filled home features a welcoming front porch, a circular flow, and character galore. Highlights include a spacious living room with a gas-log fireplace, a formal dining room with a detailed ceiling, and a bright family room overlooking the lush, fully-fenced backyard with stunning landscaping, a brick patio, and sprinkler system. The updated kitchen boasts white cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, find 4 bedrooms, a sunny tandem room, and a newly renovated 3rd-floor retreat. Finished basement with laundry room and storage, 2.5-car garage, and move-in ready charm - this home has it all!

Full Property Details for 526 8th St

General

  • Price: $1,295,000
  • Taxes: $15,333 (2023)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12584196
  • Updated: 3/7/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Rental Information

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

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas Log
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Lawn Sprinkler
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Off-Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Side Apron, Owned, Garage

Location

  • Area: Wilmette
  • County: Cook
  • Township: New Trier
  • Driving Directions: Lake Avenue to 8th Street, south to home

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: Small Duct High Velocity, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Radiator(s)

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Traditional
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Const.: Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 2,867
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.184
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 160
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1912
  • Tax Amount: $15,333
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 5342150020000

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Schools serving 526 8th St

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-40.2 mi
Wilmette Junior High School
620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
7-82.2 mi
New Trier Township H S Northfield
7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093
9-3.6 mi
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093
10-121.7 mi
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Details
Price
Change
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3/05/2026
Listed
$1,295,000
12.12%
MLS
4/29/2022
Sold
$1,155,000
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Tax History for 526 8th St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$15,333
-14%
$70,888
-18%
2022
$17,736
33%
$86,000
58%
2021
$13,303
1%
$54,538
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2020
$13,144
3%
$54,538
-8%
2019
$12,741
-12%
$59,281
-8%
2018
$14,510
3%
$64,424
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2017
$14,122
5%
$64,424
—
2016
$13,460
3%
$64,424
17%
2015
$13,045
2%
$55,171
—
2014
$12,851
5%
$55,171
—
2013
$12,258
2%
$55,171
-5%
2012
$12,040
—
$58,033
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526 8th Street, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12584196) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 526 8th Street is currently listed for $1,295,000 and was received on March 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 526 8th Street? 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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