$1,700,000
SOLD SEP 5, 2025

1701 Elmwood Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

4 Beds
5 Baths
2,652 Sq Ft
2005 Built

Recently Sold

$641 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • McKenzie Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • 5-minute walk to Forest Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

This gorgeous, beautifully designed, newer home has awesome details throughout, an excellent layout, and 4 levels of great living space. This home's outstanding location is near train, town and McKenzie School. The stunning KITCHEN features a big island with hanging light fixtures and an adjacent built-in eating area. There are gorgeous granite counters, a tile backsplash, and attractive Shaker style hardwood cabinets with a desk space & pantry closet. The high-quality stainless-steel appliances include a 36-inch Viking 6 burner stove, and a KitchenAid refrigerator, microwave, and warming drawer. The kitchen is fully open to the spacious FAMILY ROOM with built-in bookcases, crown molding, and a wood-burning fireplace. The classic fireplace has a well-crafted wood mantel and a granite hearth and surround. This bright, South and West facing family room has big windows overlooking the backyard and patio. The gracious DINING ROOM features elegant crown molding, wainscotting, and recessed lighting. Additional FIRST FLOOR rooms include living room, office, and entry foyer. There is also a mudroom with a bench, big closet & coat hooks, and a full bath with a granite topped vanity, and marble tiled floor and walls. Throughout the first floor are hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and beautiful woodwork. The spacious South and West facing PRIMARY BEDROOM has a big, nicely designed, walk-in closet. The luxurious Primary Bath features a marble topped double bowl vanity with ample cabinet space, walk-in shower with bench, marble floor and wall tiles, and a soaking tub. The SECOND FLOOR has 3 additional family bedrooms--all good size with big closets. The ensuite bath has a marble topped vanity, marble floor tiles, and a soaking tub and shower. The hall bath has a double bowl vanity, and white subway tiles around the bathtub and shower. The 2nd floor has a convenient laundry room. THIRD FLOOR has a huge, wonderful playroom that has a window seat and great neighborhood views. The BASEMENT features a big recreation room which makes a great play area and media space with its 9-foot ceilings, recessed lighting, and good natural light. The basement also has a 5th Bedroom and a full bath with quartz topped vanity, tub, and shower. OUTSIDE this wonderful home are exceptional yards on all sides that have been beautifully landscaped with lovely flowers and bushes. Other exterior features include a large stone paver patio, Fenced yard, great wrap around front porch, and wonderful curb appeal for this beautifully designed, frame and stone home. This home's exceptional LOCATION is on a quiet, brick paved street with many parks within walking distance. It is an easy walk to the Metra train, downtown Wilmette with many great restaurants, the library, and the popular McKenzie School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Nash

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475097425 Listed on: 07/17/2025

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Ted Nash

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475099093

Last Buyer's Agent

Frank Capitanini

Compass License #475134485

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,548

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 140
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Play Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 5 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,548

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Office, Recreation Room, Play Room, Mud Room, Walk In Closet, Foyer
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2652
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1800000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level, Multiple Locations
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: 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: 50 X 140
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 21548
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2017
Sold by
Blake Erika E
Bought by
Stempel Neil A and Beal Elizabeth Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2011
Sold by
Blake Christopher and Blake Erika
Bought by
Blake Erika E and Erika E Blake 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
$640,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2005
Sold by
1701 Elmwood Inc
Bought by
Blake Christopher and Blake Erika

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,144,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2004
Sold by
Coletto Carmela and Coletto Michael
Bought by
1701 Elmwood Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$971,200
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2004
Sold by
Vandyke Donald C and Vandyke Mary C
Bought by
Coletto Michael and Coletto Carmela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$432,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,200,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $1,430,000 Cti
Warranty Deed $1,430,000 Cti
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $543,000 Centennial Title Incorporate
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $871,000 New Conventional
Closed $960,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $818,640 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $629,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $640,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $650,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,144,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $971,200 Construction
Previous Owner $432,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $330,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Sold $1,700,000 -5.6% $641 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2025 07/17/25 For Sale $1,800,000 -- $679 / 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 $21,548 $96,152 $22,400 $73,752
2023 $20,372 $98,274 $22,400 $75,874
2022 $20,372 $98,274 $22,400 $75,874
2021 $19,538 $78,536 $14,700 $63,836
2020 $19,277 $78,536 $14,700 $63,836
2019 $18,905 $86,304 $14,700 $71,604
2018 $26,473 $111,274 $12,600 $98,674
2017 $24,960 $111,274 $12,600 $98,674
2016 $10,775 $52,069 $12,600 $39,469
2015 $19,958 $83,016 $10,325 $72,691
2014 $19,653 $83,016 $10,325 $72,691
2013 $18,755 $83,016 $10,325 $72,691
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12397423

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-28-413-012-0000