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Property Description
Just Listed! 924 Chestnut Avenue is a beautifully renovated and expanded 5-bedroom, 4.1 bath home in the highly sought-after CAGE neighborhood and super close to dreamy Chestnut Beach and the stunning up and coming Plaza de Lago! Step into the welcoming foyer and flow into the expansive living room featuring beautiful gas-log fireplace with stone surround and loads of natural light. You will love the beautiful hardwood floors throughout! The inviting family room adjoins the first-floor office complete with French doors and overlooks the landscaped yard. The renovated kitchen features beautiful quartz countertops and subway tile, high-end stainless steel appliances and seamlessly opens to the adjoining dining room. Plus, enjoy the thoughtfully designed addition, which includes a sun-filled breakfast room, perfect for everyday living. Don't miss the updated first floor powder room and spacious mudroom leading to the rear entrance. Upstairs, you'll find a rare 5-bedroom layout with 3 full bathrooms, including 2nd floor laundry convenience. The generous primary suite, offers a walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom with glass enclosed shower and separate soaking tub. Two of the additional bedrooms offer updated en-suite bathrooms, perfect for family or guests! You will love spacious bedrooms with custom fitted closets throughout the second level. The finished basement provides exceptional recreation space for anything you wish! Plus a full bathroom, second laundry room, and great storage. Outside, enjoy the beautiful paver driveway leading to the detached 2-car garage. The landscaped yard and paver patio are perfect for summer entertaining. Enjoy living in this impeccability maintained home with a new roof (2024), newer hardy board siding, newer Anderson windows throughout the entire house, and so much more! You will love living blocks from the Metra, Gilson Beach, Plaza del Lago, school and downtown Wilmette. Love where you live!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 924 Chestnut Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,900,000
- Taxes: $25,350 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12466545
- Added to Site: 128 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Quartz Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Garden Tub, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Lawn Sprinkler
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: East of 10th street on Chestnut Ave.
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: Small Duct High Velocity
- Heating Type: Radiant
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Fiber Cement
- Exterior Const.: Fiber Cement
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Blinds
- Doors: French Doors
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
- Year Built: 1927
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2017
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 168
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1927
- Tax Amount: $25,350
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5274000200000
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Schools
Schools serving 924 Chestnut Ave
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 | 0.6 mi |
Highcrest Middle School 569 Hunter Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 5-6 | 1.8 mi |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 2.1 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 3.2 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 1.1 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 924 Chestnut Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/15/2025
Sold
$1,900,000
5.85%
MLS
9/10/2025
Listed
$1,795,000
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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.
924 Chestnut Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12466545) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,900,000 on October 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 924 Chestnut 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.

