Recently Listed Open House 4/18 1pm - 3pm
1940 Chestnut Avenue
Wilmette, IL, 60091 $ 1,300,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.2 Sq 2,484 Monthly Estimate*
$ 8,004
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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Open House
4/18/2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1940 Chestnut Avenue Wilmette, IL
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FeaturesGeneralLiving 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
Subdivision Name Kenilworth Gardens
Total Rooms 8
Full Baths 2
Status Re-activated
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
Middle/Junior School District 39
Elementary School District 39
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InteriorBasement 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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ExteriorParking 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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* Excluded FeaturesList ByBerkshire Hathaway Homeservices ChicagoBroker
Malfar@bhhschicago.comEmail
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $8,004
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $1,431
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Average List Price $1,748,090
Percent of Sale Price 34%
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$ 142,031 Median Income
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 3/31/2026 | $1,300,000 | | Listed Price |