$1,575,000
SOLD MAR 11, 2021

1517 Elmwood Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

6 Beds
6 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,212 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Steam Shower
  • Detached Garage
  • McKenzie Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Soaking Tub

About This Home

As of March 2021

Classic newer construction home built in 2008, updated and improved in 2018, on brick cobblestone street in McKenzie. Cedar exterior & new cedar shake roof, bluestone walkway & porch. Ideal floor plan for today's living features private first floor office with gorgeous built ins, millwork & fireplace, formal dining room, open-concept kitchen with custom cabinets, new quartz counters, brand new Wolf double ovens, high-end Wolf cooktop, warming drawer, Sub-Zero full size and island drawers, breakfast room & family room with stunning new hearth and fireplace & custom built ins. All of this overlooks the spacious deck, landscaped yard and sport court! Convenient mudroom off the rear entrance. Second floor features a large master suite with a large walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling and marble bathroom with separate shower, tub & double sinks. Second bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Bedrooms three & four share renovated bath. Second floor laundry. Third floor features a private guest bedroom retreat with en-suite bathroom & large closet. Finished basement features a large recreation room, built ins, custom wet bar with a second dishwasher, microwave, beverage & keg fridges! Cozy heated hardwood floors. Separate exercise room. Large sixth bedroom, full bathroom and storage. Gorgeous millwork and 5-inch white oak floors throughout, high ceilings, heated garage and A+ location! Walk to McKenzie Elementary, Wilmette & Kenilworth Metra stops, Vattman & Forest Parks and downtown Wilmette & Kenilworth. Ask Laura about the extensive list of improvements!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Fitzpatrick

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475154799 Listed on: 02/11/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Pam MacPherson

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475166770

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,850

Year Built | Renovated

  • 2008 | 2018

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,850

Year Built | Renovated

2008 | 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Property Sub Type: 3 Stories
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • Directions: lake ave east to 16th, north to elmwood, east to 1517
  • Lot Size: 50 X 140
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Mckenzie
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1300
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1024
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1300
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Den/Library
  • Total Sq Ft: 1300
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1300
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Dining Room Type: Office, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Storage

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shake
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Electric: Service - 400 Amp or Greater
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mckenzie Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Wilmette Junior High School
  • Junior High Dist: 203
  • Middle Or Junior School: Highcrest Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Tax Annual Amount: 26242.72
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2021
Closed on
Mar 8, 2021
Sold by
Goodnow Jennifer and Malmfeldt Paul
Bought by
Mcguire Blair
Seller's Agent
Laura Fitzpatrick
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Pam MacPherson
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,575,000
Premium/Discount to List
$76,000
5.07%
Current Estimated Value
$2,149,457

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$574,457
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.75%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2018
Closed on
Jun 19, 2018
Sold by
Peters Matthew and Peters Kimberly
Bought by
Malmfeldt Paul and Goodnow Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Michael Swain
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
David Chung
Compass
List Price
$1,489,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$189,000
-12.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2011
Sold by
Gibala Daniel and Gibala Bernice
Bought by
Peters Matthew and Peters Kimberly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$974,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2011
Sold by
1517 Elmwood Llc
Bought by
Gibala Daniel and Gibala Bernice

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2007
Sold by
Rhoad Richard
Bought by
1517 Elmwood Llc
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 $1,575,000 Greater Illinois Title
Warranty Deed $1,300,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $1,399,000 Cti
Warranty Deed $885,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $573,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $99,550 New Conventional
Closed $100,000 New Conventional
Open $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,120,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $968,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $974,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $433,943 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $368,943 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $65,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $870,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $550,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/11/2021 03/11/21 Sold $1,575,000 +5.1% $1,212 / Sq Ft
02/14/2021 02/14/21 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2021 02/11/21 For Sale $1,499,000 +15.3% $1,153 / Sq Ft
06/19/2018 06/19/18 Sold $1,300,000 -7.1% $1,270 / Sq Ft
05/10/2018 05/10/18 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2018 04/20/18 Price Changed $1,399,000 -6.0% $1,366 / Sq Ft
03/02/2018 03/02/18 For Sale $1,489,000 0.0% $1,454 / Sq Ft
02/10/2018 02/10/18 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2018 02/05/18 For Sale $1,489,000 -- $1,454 / 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 $25,850 $117,236 $22,400 $94,836
2023 $26,957 $117,236 $22,400 $94,836
2022 $26,957 $128,935 $22,400 $106,535
2021 $22,915 $91,536 $14,700 $76,836
2020 $26,757 $107,806 $14,700 $93,106
2019 $26,243 $118,469 $14,700 $103,769
2018 $8,478 $39,070 $12,600 $26,470
2017 $8,257 $39,070 $12,600 $26,470
2016 $7,949 $39,070 $12,600 $26,470
2015 $9,683 $41,629 $10,325 $31,304
2014 $9,542 $41,629 $10,325 $31,304
2013 $9,099 $41,629 $10,325 $31,304
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10993194

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-28-415-031-0000