NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1937 Beechwood Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Wilmette Area

Estimated Value: $1,873,000 - $2,088,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,197 Sq Ft
$626/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 17, 2025

Last sale price $1,905,000 $596 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,891 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near park
  • Radiant Floor
  • Harper Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

This stunning French Colonial, boasting incredible curb appeal, is nestled on 1/3 acre in the highly sought-after Kenilworth Gardens neighborhood. Inside, a charming vestibule with a coat closet and powder room welcomes you into a grand foyer that seamlessly connects the formal and casual living spaces on the main floor. The elegant living room features spectacular crown moldings, abundant natural light, a fireplace, and French doors that lead to the expansive sunroom with east-facing windows and a cozy window seat. The inviting dining room is spacious and ideal for hosting gatherings or enjoying family meals. The kitchen renovation in 2021 included new quartz countertops, backsplash, refreshed cabinets, and appliances. In addition, kitchen offers a convenient office nook that can be tucked away when needed. Adjacent to the kitchen, the family room is bright and welcoming, with skylights, built-in cabinetry, and direct access to the patio. A spacious mudroom, located off the kitchen, offers a slate floor, a covered exterior entrance, built-in cubbies, and access to the attached garage. Upstairs, you'll find 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, including a generous primary suite with a beautifully updated designer bathroom and a walk-in closet. The second bedroom features an updated ensuite bath, while three additional bedrooms share the 3rd family bathroom. An enclosed staircase leads to the third-floor attic, with its high-pitched roof and dormer windows providing incredible potential for customization. The finished basement boasts a large recreation area with a wet bar and an additional room that could serve as an office, workout space, or even another bedroom. There's also ample storage space and a well-organized mechanical room. Outside, the home is surrounded by lush landscaping, mature trees, and a rolling yard. A brick walkway equipped with auto ice melt leads to an inviting patio nestled behind a charming brick wall with a picket gate. The property also includes a side driveway and an attached oversized two-car garage. Situated in a wonderful neighborhood within walking distance to the Kenilworth train station, schools, playgrounds, and local amenities, this home truly has it all-ready for you to move in and make it your own! Elementary School is Harper School. Approx square feet - 4235 - VHT

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelley Shelly

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475172222 Listed on: 04/30/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzanne Martin

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore License #475123131

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,791

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 13,159 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 51.5 x 169.5 x177 x 94.1
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,197 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Skylights
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

  • Harper Elementary School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,791

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0.3 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Age: 81-90 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): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases
  • LivingArea: 3197
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Mud Room, Sun Room, Office, Recreation Room
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Square Footage Comments: Sqft per floor plans: First floor- 1726, Second floor - 1424, third floor/unfinished - 633, basement - finished 667, patio 476, garage 418 - total space approx- 4235 plus patio and attic = 5344
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Dormer,Interior Stair,Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Harper Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3021
  • Lot Dimensions: 51.5 X 169.5 X177 X 94.1
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 23791
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2025
Closed on
Jun 12, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Shelley Shelly
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Suzanne Martin
Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore
List Price
$1,675,000
Sold Price
$1,905,000
Premium/Discount to List
$230,000
13.73%
Views
50
Current Estimated Value
$2,001,942

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$96,942
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.79%
Original Mortgage
$1,714,309
Interest Rate
0.0575%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2020
Closed on
Jul 27, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Betsy Burke
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Bernard
Compass
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,264,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,500
-2.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.74%
Original Mortgage
$1,011,200
Interest Rate
0.0312%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
0.0768%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,905,000 Proper Title
$1,264,500 Fidelity National Title Co
$650,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,714,309
Previous Owner $1,011,200
Previous Owner $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Sold $1,905,000 +13.7% $596 / Sq Ft
05/04/2025 05/04/25 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $1,675,000 +32.5% $524 / Sq Ft
07/27/2020 07/27/20 Sold $1,264,500 -2.7% $355 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/25/2020 06/25/20 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2020 05/22/20 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $365 / 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 $23,791 $154,000 $42,112 $111,888
2024 $23,791 $108,162 $42,112 $66,050
2023 $24,055 $112,000 $42,112 $69,888
2022 $24,055 $112,000 $42,112 $69,888
2021 $23,243 $89,466 $27,636 $61,830
2020 $25,611 $103,320 $27,636 $75,684
2019 $25,118 $113,539 $27,636 $85,903
2018 $20,905 $91,305 $23,688 $67,617
2017 $23,173 $103,549 $23,688 $79,861
2016 $21,965 $103,549 $23,688 $79,861
2015 $22,358 $92,686 $19,411 $73,275
2014 $22,015 $92,686 $19,411 $73,275
2013 $21,011 $92,686 $19,411 $73,275
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12344344

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-28-113-012-0000

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