NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1609 Spencer Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Wilmette Area

Estimated Value: $1,104,000 - $1,335,875

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,229 Sq Ft
$536/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 22, 2022

Last sale price $885,000 $397 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,961 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • McKenzie Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Vattmann Park

About This Home

As of September 2022

What a location!!! Situated on a quaint street lined with majestic trees, this beautifully updated home is steps away from Howard Park and in the heart of McKenzie Square. Walk into a large and spacious living/dining room combo with hardwood floors and wood burning fire place. Updated kitchen boasts modern appliances, skylight, granite countertops with eating space and lots of natural light. An open family room adjacent to kitchen opens to a wooden deck that overlooks a beautifully landscaped backyard that is perfect for entertaining and relaxing. A cozy den, a full bath and home office/bedroom completes the first level. The second level features an updated primary suite complete with a jet tub, walk in shower and a double vanity, plus 2 large bedrooms and a hall bath with shower. The unfinished basement is dry and great for storage or ready to be finished as a new living space. The detached 2-car garage was built in 2015. Close to shops, schools, restaurants and more, including the vibrant downtown Wilmette. Don't miss this one!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Rutherford

Baird & Warner License #475160558 Listed on: 07/20/2022

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Molly Boyd

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475146030

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,973

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 7,501 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x150

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,229 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Whole House Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,973

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

7,501 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • 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: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Some Carpeting, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 2229
  • Other Equipment: Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Den, Deck
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Space Pac
  • Heating: Steam
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1722
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X150
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12972.74
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2022
Closed on
Aug 30, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kevin Rutherford
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Molly Boyd
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$835,000
Sold Price
$885,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
5.99%
Current Estimated Value
$1,194,969

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$309,969
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.20%
Original Mortgage
$708,000
Interest Rate
0.0438%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2009
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$885,000 None Listed On Document
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $708,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/22/2022 09/22/22 Sold $885,000 +6.0% $397 / Sq Ft
07/23/2022 07/23/22 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2022 07/20/22 For Sale $835,000 -- $375 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $17,401 $102,500 $24,375 $78,125
2024 $17,401 $80,000 $20,625 $59,375
2023 $15,860 $80,000 $20,625 $59,375
2022 $15,860 $80,000 $20,625 $59,375
2021 $13,081 $56,348 $15,000 $41,348
2020 $12,973 $56,348 $15,000 $41,348
2019 $13,658 $66,044 $15,000 $51,044
2018 $12,852 $60,205 $12,750 $47,455
2017 $15,033 $71,061 $12,750 $58,311
2016 $15,077 $73,646 $12,750 $60,896
2015 $13,000 $56,863 $10,500 $46,363
2014 $12,816 $56,863 $10,500 $46,363
2013 $13,372 $61,822 $10,500 $51,322
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11465478

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-33-205-008-0000

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