$1,275,000
SOLD JUL 23, 2025

1325 Maple Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
1919 Built

Recently Sold

$531 Per Sq Ft

29% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Workshop
  • McKenzie Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

This beautiful and meticulously maintained home with estimated 2400 sq ft of living space in highly sought after McKenzie + New Trier School Districts awaits you! Wonderful and delightful curb appeal as you walk up the front walkway greeted by mature trees and lush landscaping. The inviting front porch leads into the charming foyer entry with gleaming hardwood floors, crown molding and astute attention to detail throughout the home. Enjoy the spacious formal living room with wood-burning fireplace (new chimney liner, cap and damper 2025) which flows seamlessly into the generously sized separate dining room with French door entry ideal for entertaining large gatherings. Step into the inviting family room, where natural light pours in through the oversized windows, creating a bright and cheerful atmosphere ideal for both relaxed evenings and lively gatherings, this spacious area features an open layout that seamlessly connects to the extra-large, light-filled eat-in kitchen, designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The cooks kitchen is bathed in natural light from the skylight and large windows featuring bright white finishes (stainless steel SubZero refrigerator 2014), custom cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, and a spacious layout for you to enjoy casual everyday meals at the breakfast bar or at the eat-in area table space with views overlooking the beautiful backyard. Added attention to detail: pantry, utility closet, and thoughtful storage solutions complete this beautifully functional and inviting kitchen. Enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of the appealing and adorable three-season room perfect for relaxing or entertaining in nearly any weather surrounded by large windows that let in abundant natural light and scenic views - this versatile space offers a peaceful retreat spring through fall for sipping morning coffee, reading a book, or hosting guests - this room provides a seamless blend of indoor comfort and outdoor ambiance. A full bathroom adds to this home's convenience and completes the amazing main level of the home. Upstairs, the expansive primary bedroom easily accommodates a king-size bed and a full sitting area, with room to spare plus a wall of custom built-in closet & storage space perfect for storing all of your items . The large 2nd bedroom has a large walk-in closet with plenty of space to grow. Bedroom 3 (currently being used as a sitting room/office) has a convenient custom built in desk and shelving with access to a large balcony overlooking the backyard. The sizable 4th bedroom has a generously sized closet with stair entry to walkable attic perfect for your additional storage needs or as an opportunity to finish off and enlarge your house footprint - the attic has a world of possibilities. The 2nd full bathroom of the home rounds out the second floor. A spacious unfinished basement with half bathroom makes for the perfect next project & ready for your ideas to enhance this wonderful home complete with a recreation area (ping pong table included), workshop, sump pump with battery back-up, lots of storage, side-by-side washer (2025)/dryer + utility sink in the laundry area and an extra stove perfect for your extra cooking needs with excellent closet and storage space throughout. The property includes a detached 2-car garage + parking pad. Enjoy unbeatable convenience-just a short distance to schools, playgrounds, town center restaurants and shops, Metra and Purple Line CTA, library, Starbucks, Whole Foods, Gillson Beach and the lake. Hot water heat, gas forced heat and central A/C. Home addition 1994. New roof + gutters (2023). Exterior painting (2023). New Electric Service (1994 + 2009). Copper Plumbing (1994 + 2009). Pride of ownership for 50 years. This home checks all the boxes. Make this fabulous home yours now!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marie Hirschle

Baird & Warner License #475139752 Listed on: 06/23/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Davis

Compass License #475179820

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,976

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 171
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Mckenzie Elementary School
  • Highcrest Middle School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,976

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Workshop
  • LivingArea: 2400
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Attic, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Breakfast Room, Enclosed Porch, Storage
  • Window Features: Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2488
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Floor Plan square footage deemed reliable but not exact as measured by the floor plan company.
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 985000
  • OtherStructures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiator(s), Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mckenzie Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Highcrest Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 39

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 171
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19976
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2025
Closed on
Jul 23, 2025
Sold by
Marilyn G Zieserl 2001 Declaration Of Tr and Zieserl Marilyn G
Bought by
Gaonkar Scott E and Gaonkar Katherine P
Seller's Agent
Marie Hirschle
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Jason Davis
Compass
List Price
$985,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
$290,000
29.44%
Views
38

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-83.65%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$750,000
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$373,212

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2001
Sold by
Zieserl Edward J and Zieserl Marilyn G
Bought by
Declara Zieserl Marilyn G and Marilyn G Zieserl 2001 Declaration Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,275,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $750,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $93,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $93,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Sold $1,275,000 +29.4% $531 / Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2025 06/24/25 For Sale $985,000 -- $410 / 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 $19,976 $88,277 $23,513 $64,764
2023 $18,866 $94,001 $23,513 $70,488
2022 $18,866 $94,001 $23,513 $70,488
2021 $15,127 $64,223 $17,100 $47,123
2020 $14,985 $64,223 $17,100 $47,123
2019 $15,167 $72,659 $17,100 $55,559
2018 $13,429 $62,628 $14,535 $48,093
2017 $13,082 $62,628 $14,535 $48,093
2016 $16,062 $78,178 $14,535 $63,643
2015 $14,826 $64,218 $11,970 $52,248
2014 $14,612 $64,218 $11,970 $52,248
2013 $13,931 $64,218 $11,970 $52,248
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12397921

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-34-304-003-0000