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Property Description
Homes like this don't come around often in east Wilmette. Set on a prominent corner lot in an unbeatable walk-to-everything location, this home stands apart from the typical 1920s housing stock. Originally built in the 1960s and expanded in 2006, it offers larger room sizes, a more functional layout, and the kind of everyday ease that is hard to find this close to the lake. With approximately 2,500 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 3.5 baths, the home is filled with natural light and anchored by hardwood floors throughout. The main level offers exceptional flow, with a spacious living room, defined dining area, and an open kitchen designed for how people actually live. The kitchen features rich wood cabinetry, generous counter space, and a large island with seating that connects seamlessly to the adjacent family room with fireplace. One of the most compelling spaces in the home is the oversized screened porch, offering a true extension of the living space and an ideal setting for morning coffee, summer evenings, and everything in between. It flows seamlessly into a private patio and large fenced side yard. Upstairs, all four bedrooms are well-proportioned, including a spacious primary suite, with room sizes that feel notably larger than many homes nearby. A 2nd en-suite bedroom offers another modern amenity. The freshly updated basement provides excellent additional living space, perfect for recreation, fitness, or office. All of this and a rare attached two-car garage with an EV charger! Just a few blocks to both to the Metra and the El, you are also in proximity to restaurants and coffee shops along Central Street in Evanston and still walkable to downtown. Wilmette, Canal Shores Golf Course, Northwestern, Gillson Beach, and everything this location has to offer. If you love east Wilmette but want a home that lives comfortably day-to-day, this is a rare opportunity.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 526 Isabella St
General
- Sold For: $1,350,000
- Taxes: $21,396 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12606518
- Added to Site: 46 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Log
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler, Backup Sump Pump
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Breezeway
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Garage
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: CORNER OF ISABELLA AND 6TH ST.
School Information
- School District: 39
- Midd School District: 39
- Elementary School: Central 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
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,455
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1963
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2006
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 51.59 x 150
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1963
- Tax Amount: $21,396.69
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5344120310000
Listed by Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
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Schools
Schools serving 526 Isabella 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 | 0.7 mi |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 2.4 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 3.9 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 2.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 526 Isabella St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/21/2026
Sold
$1,350,000
-3.5%
MLS
4/06/2026
Listed
$1,399,000
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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.
526 Isabella Street, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12606518) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,350,000 on May 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 526 Isabella 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.

