526 8th Street Wilmette, IL ^$ 1,295,000

526 8th Street

^$ 1,295,000

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526 8th Street

Wilmette, IL, 60091

^$ 1,295,000

Bedrooms4 Baths1.1 Sq 2,867

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^$ 7,974

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Single Family Home for sale in Wilmette, IL

for $1,295,000 with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bath, 1 half bath. This 2,867 square foot home was built in 1912 on a lot size of 0.184.

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!

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526 8th Street Wilmette, IL

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Single Family Active

Price

^$ 1,295,000

Bedrooms

Full Bath

Half Bath

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

^$ 15,333

Style

Traditional

Lot Size

0.184

Year Built

1912

Town/City

Wilmette

County/Region

Cook

MLS | Web ID

12584196

Features

General

Living Area 2867

Sewer Public Sewer

Heating Radiator(s)

Cooling Small Duct High Velocity Wall Unit(s)

Possession Negotiable

Roof Asphalt

Appliances Double Oven Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator Washer Dryer Disposal Stainless Steel Appliance(s) Cooktop

Garage Spaces 2

Association Fee Includes None

Architectural Style Traditional

Construction Materials Frame

Year Built 1912

Township New Trier

Tax Year 2023

Ownership Fee Simple

Community Features Curbs Sidewalks Street Lights Street Paved

Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable

County Cook

New Construction N

Property Type Residential Detached Single

Total Rooms 10

Full Baths 1

Status New

Directions Lake Avenue to 8th Street south to home

High School New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi

City Wilmette

High School District 203

MLS Area Wilmette

Elementary School Central Elementary School

Tax Annual Amount 15333

Middle/Junior High School Wilmette Junior High School

Additional Parcels Y/N N

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Standard Status Active

Middle/Junior School District 39

Elementary School District 39

Interior

Basement Finished Full

Flooring Hardwood

Total Fireplaces 1

Fireplace Features Gas Log

Half Baths 1

Laundry Features In Unit

Total Bedrooms 4

Room Type Office Foyer Recreation Room Storage

Total Baths 2

Bedrooms Possible 4

Exterior

Parking Features Off Alley Garage Door Opener Yes Garage Owned Detached Side Apron Owned Garage

Water Source Lake Michigan

Total Parking 4

Lot Dimensions 50 X 160

Lot Size Acres 0.184

Waterfront Y/N N

Other Equipment Security System Ceiling Fan(s) Sprinkler-Lawn

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Average List Price ^$1,782,708

Percent of Sale Price 38%

About Wilmette, IL

26,933 Population

-2% Since 2002

^$142,031 Median Income

47.32 Median Age

40% Households with Children

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564546 Elementary School

564600 Middle School

New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi High School

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Date	Price	Price Change	Description
3/7/2026	$1,295,000		Listed Price

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526 8th Street, Wilmette, IL, 60091 is a Single Family Home for sale at $1,295,000 with 2,867 sqft and a lot size of 0.184. 526 8th Street has 4 bedrooms, 1.1 baths, and was built in 1912. The property's zip code is 60091 which is in Wilmette, IL

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