1940 Chestnut Avenue Wilmette, IL $ 1,300,000
1940 Chestnut Avenue
$ 1,300,000
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1940 Chestnut Avenue

Wilmette, IL, 60091
$ 1,300,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.2 Sq 2,484

Monthly Estimate*

$ 8,004

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Single Family Home for sale in Wilmette, IL

for $1,300,000 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, 2 half baths. This 2,484 square foot home was built in 1941.

Set on one of Kenilworth Gardens' most desirable streets, this charming center-entry brick Colonial offers warmth, space, and an unbeatable location. The welcoming living room features a fireplace with marble surround, while the sunny dining room overlooks the yard and deep lot with room for expansion. A first-floor office adds flexibility, and hardwood floors throughout, along with high-end curtains, bring style and continuity to the home. The DeGiulio kitchen is well appointed with a Viking oven, Bosch dishwasher, two wall ovens, and a breakfast nook. The spacious primary bedroom includes a full bath, and a cedar closet in the hallway adds a special touch. The basement, fully rehabbed in 2021, provides exceptional additional living space with a fireplace, kitchenette with wine cooler, abundant storage, and two washers and two dryers. Complete with a sprinkler system, 2-car garage, and walk-to-train convenience, this property is being sold as is.

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Single Family Contingent

Price

$ 1,300,000

Bedrooms

3

Full Bath

2

Half Bath

2

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 17,174

Style

Colonial

Year Built

1941

Town/City

Wilmette

County/Region

Cook

MLS | Web ID

12602580

Features
General
Living Area 2484
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Colonial
Construction Materials Brick
Year Built 1941
Township New Trier
Tax Year 2023
Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Contingency Attorney/Inspection
Subdivision Name Kenilworth Gardens
Total Rooms 8
Full Baths 2
Status Contingent
Directions West of Ridge North of Lake street
High School New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
City Wilmette
High School District 203
MLS Area Wilmette
Elementary School Harper Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 17174
Middle/Junior High School Wilmette Junior High School
Standard Status Active Under Contract
Middle/Junior School District 39
Elementary School District 39
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Interior
Basement Finished Full
Total Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Features Wood Burning
Half Baths 2
Total Bedrooms 3
Room Type Office
Total Baths 4
Bedrooms Possible 3
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Exterior
Parking Features Yes Garage Owned Detached Garage
Water Source Lake Michigan
Total Parking 2
Lot Dimensions 50x 174.75
Waterfront Y/N N
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List By
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Chicago

Broker

Malfar@bhhschicago.com

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$9,435
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Monthly Principal & Interest
$8,004
Monthly Property Taxes
$1,431
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Nearby
567696 Elementary School
564600 Middle School
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
3/31/2026$1,300,000 Listed Price

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1940 Chestnut Avenue, Wilmette, IL, 60091 is a Single Family Home for sale at $1,300,000 with 2,484 sqft. 1940 Chestnut Avenue has 3 bedrooms, 2.2 baths, and was built in 1941. The property's zip code is 60091 which is in Wilmette, IL