$786,000
SOLD JUN 26, 2023

1501 Wilmette Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,457 Sq Ft
6,011 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$539 Per Sq Ft

18% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • McKenzie Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2023

This bright, classic, brick bungalow has been extensively updated while retaining its beautiful original features. It has a gorgeous, updated kitchen, new garage, and new HVAC systems. Ideal walk to McKenzie, Town and Train location. The KITCHEN was opened up to the dining room and beautifully updated in 2016. It features a large walnut topped Island with a breakfast bar and hanging light fixture; white, Shaker style, hardwood cabinets; attractive subway tile backsplash and quartz counters. The stainless-steel appliances include a new Bosch dishwasher (2021). The kitchen also has a maple hardwood floor, new LED recessed lights (2022), large stainless-steel sink, and thermopane windows. Bright elegant LIVING ROOM has new LED recessed lighting (2022), crown molding, and a woodburning fireplace with a brick surround, wood mantel, and adjacent built-in bookcases. Good size DINING ROOM with crown molding and an attractive fixture. The FIRST FLOOR has a full bath with new subway tiles (2021) and a pedestal sink; two Bedrooms; relaxing enclosed porch in the front entryway; and hardwood floors throughout. The SECOND FLOOR has two bedrooms with well-organized closets; a full hall bath with new subway tiles (2021) and a quartz topped vanity; and new wood laminate flooring-Pembroke Oak (2021). The big BASEMENT has been waterproofed with drain tiles and a sump pump and features a spacious family room with recessed lighting; a recreation room with a wet bar; a mudroom with bench, hooks, cubbies and laundry; half bath; and great storage space including a cedar closet. The home also has newer thermopane windows in all bedrooms and the office (2020); a new carpet runner on the stairway and in the hall (2021); wonderful open layout; and excellent natural light. The MECHANICAL SYSTEMS have many updates including a new Crown hot water boiler (2017), Chimney Liner (2017), Space Pac Central Air (2016), 200 Amp Electric (2016), and Insulation was added to the attic area (2018). Among the fabulous features OUTSIDE the home are a newly installed Hollandstone patio in the backyard (2021); a large new 2 car garage (2016); beautifully landscaped yard has privacy bushes; new privacy fence on the West side (2022) and a picket fence on the East side (2019) of the backyard. This great McKenzie location is just a block to the school. It is also an easy walk to the Metra train and downtown Wilmette which has a large number of exceptional restaurants, shops, and a theater. Home is just 3 blocks to Wilmette's awesome public library, and at least five parks are within walking distance.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Nash

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475097425 Listed on: 05/16/2023

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Ted Nash

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475099093

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Busby

Compass License #475153702

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,932

Year Built

  • Built in 1921 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 43 x 145
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Property is near a park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,932

Year Built

Built in 1921 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1921
  • 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
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch, Recreation Room, Mud Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1457
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Brick Paver Patio
  • List Price: 665000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Brick,Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Space Pac
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, 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: Wilmette Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 39

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 43 X 145
  • 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: 10932.06
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2023
Closed on
Jun 19, 2023
Sold by
Robinson Kevin M and Robinson Sophia R
Bought by
Westhaus Eric and Westhaus Terra
Seller's Agent
John Nash
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Julie Busby
Compass
List Price
$665,000
Sold Price
$786,000
Premium/Discount to List
$121,000
18.2%
Views
304
Current Estimated Value
$892,521

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$106,521
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.58%
Original Mortgage
$589,500
Outstanding Balance
$578,492
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$303,343

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2016
Closed on
May 31, 2016
Sold by
Sernus Lauren
Bought by
Robinson Kevin M and Robinson Sophia R
Seller's Agent
Paul Gorney
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
John Adamson
Baird & Warner
List Price
$519,900
Sold Price
$524,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
0.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.90%
Original Mortgage
$445,400
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2004
Sold by
Carelton Douglas R and Pierson Phoebe M
Bought by
Sernus Lauren

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$395,680
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2002
Sold by
Carley Kathryn
Bought by
Carleton Douglas R and Pierson Phoebe M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$336,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
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 $786,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $524,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $484,500 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Deed $420,000 Ticor Title Insurance Compan
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $589,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,374 New Conventional
Previous Owner $445,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $375,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $378,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $388,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $401,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $404,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $404,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $395,680 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $346,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $336,000 No Value Available
Closed $10,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2023 06/26/23 Sold $786,000 +18.2% $539 / Sq Ft
05/21/2023 05/21/23 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2023 05/16/23 For Sale $665,000 +26.9% $456 / Sq Ft
05/31/2016 05/31/16 Sold $524,000 +0.8% $360 / Sq Ft
04/24/2016 04/24/16 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2016 04/23/16 For Sale $519,900 -- $357 / 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 $12,182 $57,000 $16,481 $40,519
2023 $11,507 $57,000 $16,481 $40,519
2022 $11,507 $57,000 $16,481 $40,519
2021 $11,797 $45,410 $11,986 $33,424
2020 $11,605 $45,410 $11,986 $33,424
2019 $11,260 $49,359 $11,986 $37,373
2018 $11,949 $50,227 $10,188 $40,039
2017 $11,619 $50,227 $10,188 $40,039
2016 $10,375 $50,227 $10,188 $40,039
2015 $9,104 $39,296 $8,390 $30,906
2014 $8,972 $39,296 $8,390 $30,906
2013 $9,006 $41,231 $8,390 $32,841
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11784033

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-33-404-011-0000