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Property Description
Your future Wilmette home has arrived: introducing 839 Chilton! Set back on a mature, lush, landscape setting, this charming home is ready to welcome the next owners home! East and west exposures drench the home in sunlight. The gleaming hardwood floors throughout have just been refinished and ALL the walls and trim are freshly painted. The open living room / dining room features large windows, French doors and new light fixtures, all anchored by a stunning fireplace. In the heart of the home is the highly sought after white kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances. Rounding out the first floor is a powder room and recently renovated sunroom with views of the expansive backyard all fenced in. Upstairs you will find 4 graciously sized bedrooms all with new light fixtures/fans, sunny windows, and gleaming floors, as well as 2 full bathrooms with a new bathtub and tiles. The lower level rec space boasts new flooring and fresh paint as well as storage, a laundry area, and fireplace. The 2 car garage and the brick paver patio are checking the boxes here! Appliances and mechanicals are in great shape with TWO new a/c units and a new furnace in 2025. Upgrades in technology include Ring system, Yale lock system, Nest system and cameras. Walking distance to THREE award winning schools - Romona, Wilmette Junior High, and Regina HS - as well as beautiful parks and tennis courts. Very accessible to public transportation, Edens expressway, shopping, and the nature reserve. North Shore living Wilmette style! Welcome Home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 839 Chilton Ln
General
- Sold For: $856,000
- Taxes: $13,770 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12483267
- Added to Site: 141 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Lake to Chilton, South on Chilton
School Information
- School District: 39
- Midd School District: 39
- Elementary School: Romona Elementary 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, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,209
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1947
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1822
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 64 x 125
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1947
- Tax Amount: $13,770
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5321000200000
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Schools
Schools serving 839 Chilton Ln
School Districts:New Trier Township High School District 203, Wilmette School District 39
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Romona Elementary School 600 Romona Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | PK-4 | 0.4 mi |
Highcrest Middle School 569 Hunter Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 5-6 | 0.9 mi |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 0.5 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 1.1 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 1.9 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 839 Chilton Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/12/2025
Sold
$856,000
-2.17%
MLS
11/13/2025
Price Reduced
$875,000
-5.41%
MLS
10/20/2025
Price Reduced
$925,000
-5.13%
MLS
10/02/2025
Listed
$975,000
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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.
839 Chilton Lane, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12483267) is a Single Family property that was sold at $856,000 on December 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 839 Chilton Lane? 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.

