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Property Description
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
Full Property Details for 526 8th St
General
- Sold For: $1,500,000
- Taxes: $15,333 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12584196
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- 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
- Driving Directions: Lake Avenue to 8th Street, south to home
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: Small Duct High Velocity, Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- 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
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5342150020000
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Schools
Schools serving 526 8th St
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 | 0.2 mi |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 2.2 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 | 10-12 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
526 8th Street, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12584196) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,500,000 on March 30, 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.

