NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1251 Chestnut Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Estimated Value: $2,034,924 - $3,092,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,549 Sq Ft
$704/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2014

Last sale price $1,490,000 $420 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,844/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of May 2014

Renovated Colonial home on corner lot in "CAGE"; short walk to town, train & beach. Great corner lot. LR w/fpl, bay window & beamed ceiling. DR w/beamed ceiling, bay window & hdwd flr. Kit has custom cabs,island,pantry & high end applcs. FR w/fplc & wet bar. 1st flr ofc. Fenced yard w/brick & bluestone terrace. Mstr ste w/deluxe bth. Lower lev game rm, rec area, bedrm, bath & storage. 1st flr laundry, att 2.5 gar

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dinny Dwyer

Compass License #475136159 Listed on: 03/06/2014

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Dinny Dwyer

Compass License #475136159 Listed on: 03/06/2014

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,148

Year Built

  • 1968

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,148

Year Built

1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.1
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1968
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1968

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Fan-Attic Exhaust, Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Power Generator
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Porcelain Tile, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 20X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Parquet
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Foyer, Game Room, Office, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 13X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Porcelain Tile, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Office, Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Parquet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Game Rm, Dimensions: 25X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 5 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Parquet, Windows: All

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.2925

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 203
  • Elementary School: CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: WILMETTE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
  • High School: NEW TRIER TWP H.S. NORTHFIELD/WI
  • Junior High Dist: 39

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 69.97X181.60X69.97X181.80
  • Lot Description: Corner, Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 05273020170000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 20877.81

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2014
Closed on
May 24, 2014
Sold by
Morris Charles Reagan and Morris Sara
Bought by
Podjasek Rosalyn Kemp
Seller's Agent
Dinny Dwyer
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dinny Dwyer
Compass
List Price
$1,545,000
Sold Price
$1,490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-3.56%
Current Estimated Value
$2,498,731

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,008,731
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.65%
Original Mortgage
$1,474,500
Interest Rate
2%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2010
Sold by
Bussell Sharon
Bought by
Morris Charles Reagan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$687,750
Interest Rate
4.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2006
Sold by
Bussell Sharon
Bought by
Bussell Sharon and Sharon Bussell Declaration Of Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2006
Sold by
Bussell Robert E
Bought by
Bussell Sharon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2004
Sold by
Bussell Robert E and Bussell Sharon R
Bought by
Bussell Robert E and The Robert E Bussell Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2004
Sold by
Bussell Robert E
Bought by
Bussell Robert E and Bussell Sharon R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2001
Sold by
Bussell Robert E and Bussell Sharon F
Bought by
Bussell Robert E and The Robert E Bussell Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
6.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2001
Sold by
Bussell Robert E
Bought by
Bussell Robert E and Bussell Sharon E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
6.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 1998
Sold by
Bussell Robert E and Bussell Sharon
Bought by
Bussell Robert E and Robert E Bussell Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Podjasek Rosalyn Kemp $1,490,000 Ct
Morris Charles Reagan $988,000 Cti
Bussell Sharon -- None Available
Bussell Sharon -- None Available
Bussell Robert E -- Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Bussell Robert E -- Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Bussell Robert E -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Bussell Robert E -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Bussell Robert E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Podjasek Rosalyn Kemp $1,474,500
Previous Owner Morris Charles Reagan $687,750
Previous Owner Bussell Robert E $200,000
Previous Owner Bussell Robert E $165,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/29/2014 05/29/14 Sold $1,490,000 -3.6% $420 / Sq Ft
03/27/2014 03/27/14 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2014 03/06/14 For Sale $1,545,000 -- $435 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $31,148 $140,583 $35,035 $105,548
2023 $29,459 $140,583 $35,035 $105,548
2022 $29,459 $140,583 $35,035 $105,548
2021 $31,101 $123,045 $30,576 $92,469
2020 $30,651 $123,045 $30,576 $92,469
2019 $29,727 $133,745 $30,576 $103,169
2018 $26,741 $115,838 $25,480 $90,358
2017 $30,153 $133,725 $25,480 $108,245
2016 $28,524 $133,725 $25,480 $108,245
2015 $22,559 $90,870 $21,021 $69,849
2014 $21,572 $90,870 $21,021 $69,849
2013 $20,587 $90,870 $21,021 $69,849
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08552226

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-27-302-017-0000