$1,500,000
SOLD APR 23, 2025

1001 Greenleaf Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,176 Sq Ft
1919 Built

Recently Sold

$689 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to this beautifully updated home in East Wilmette, where modern comforts blend seamlessly with timeless charm. Ideally situated within walking distance of the train, town, beach, and top-rated schools, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3.1-bath home spans three stories plus a finished basement, offering abundant living, working, and entertaining space. The first floor features a welcoming living room with gleaming hardwood floors and a gas-log fireplace. Just off the living room is a bright three-season sunroom offering serene views of tree-lined Greenleaf Avenue. The dining room's charming built-in corner cabinets create the perfect setting for family meals or special occasions. The renovated kitchen is both functional and stylish, opening to a sunlit family room with a built-in wet bar and large windows overlooking the paver patio. A powder room and a convenient mudroom complete the first floor. On the second floor, the primary suite offers abundant closet space, a private home office, and an updated en-suite bathroom featuring a soaking tub, separate shower, and linen closet. The second floor also boasts two spacious bedrooms with access to a rooftop terrace and a shared hall bath. On the third floor, you'll find two additional bedrooms, a shared full bath, and ample storage space. The basement, refreshed in 2024, includes durable LVP flooring, a recreation area, and generous storage. Outdoor living is just as exceptional, with a paver patio, built-in outdoor TV, a cozy firepit, and lush landscaping that provides a private retreat. The paver driveway leads to a two-car garage that has a staircase to a BONUS room. Recent mechanical updates include significant improvements to the electrical, plumbing, windows, roof, and HVAC systems, ensuring a move-in-ready experience. Nestled in a highly sought-after neighborhood, this home combines convenience, comfort, and style-perfectly suited for today's modern lifestyle. All offers due at 10am 2/17/25.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christie Ascione

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475123300 Listed on: 02/10/2025

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Co-Listed By

Lisa Weis

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475182892

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,649

Year Built

  • Built in 1919 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 143

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Bar Fridge
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Play Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Schools

  • Central Elementary School
  • Wilmette Junior High School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,649

Year Built

Built in 1919 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Mud Room, Foyer, Recreation Room, Office, Play Room, Heated Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Wilmette Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 143
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 20649.13
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2025
Closed on
Apr 23, 2025
Sold by
Tobin Kathleen Dorothy
Bought by
Lively Matthew T and Lively Chanen M
Seller's Agent
Christie Ascione
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$1,512,151

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,151
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.88%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,092,092
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$420,059

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2015
Closed on
Jan 22, 2016
Sold by
Okeeffe Jerome John and Okeeffe Philip R
Bought by
Tobin Kathleen Dorothy
Seller's Agent
Joanne Hudson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Carmel Glynn
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$739,000
Sold Price
$665,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-10.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.18%
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2015
Sold by
Keeffe Jerome J O and Keeffe Marcia S O
Bought by
The Jerome John O Keeffe Irrevocable Tru
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,500,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $665,000 Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $532,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Sold $1,500,000 0.0% $689 / Sq Ft
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2025 02/10/25 For Sale $1,500,000 +125.6% $689 / Sq Ft
01/22/2016 01/22/16 Sold $665,000 -4.9% $306 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/02/2015 11/02/15 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2015 09/13/15 Price Changed $699,000 -5.4% $321 / Sq Ft
07/13/2015 07/13/15 For Sale $739,000 -- $340 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $20,649 $108,001 $23,238 $84,763
2024 $20,649 $91,001 $19,663 $71,338
2023 $19,544 $91,001 $19,663 $71,338
2022 $19,544 $91,001 $19,663 $71,338
2021 $17,533 $67,488 $14,300 $53,188
2020 $17,247 $67,488 $14,300 $53,188
2019 $16,734 $73,357 $14,300 $59,057
2018 $16,282 $68,440 $12,155 $56,285
2017 $15,832 $68,440 $12,155 $56,285
2016 $14,333 $68,440 $12,155 $56,285
2015 $13,127 $55,502 $10,010 $45,492
2014 $12,931 $55,502 $10,010 $45,492
2013 $12,336 $55,502 $10,010 $45,492
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12282500

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-34-118-010-0000

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