$850,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2026

1937 Washington Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,409 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 1, 2026

$603 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Highcrest Middle School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2026

This home is located at 1937 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 and is currently priced at $850,000, approximately $603 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 1937 Washington Ave is a home located in Cook County with nearby schools including Highcrest Middle School, McKenzie Elementary School, and Wilmette Junior High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Keki Cannon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475192470 Listed on: 03/11/2026

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Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Phillips

Matthew Phillips License #471008214

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,639

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 135
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,639

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Age: 71-80 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
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 135
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • 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: 9639.48
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2009
Sold by
Moore William L and Moore Mary
Bought by
Scafidi Tobey A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Outstanding Balance
$264,179
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$667,734
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $550,000 Ticor
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $417,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/01/2026 05/01/26 Sold $850,000 0.0% $603 / Sq Ft
03/23/2026 03/23/26 For Sale $850,000 -- $603 / Sq Ft
03/14/2026 03/14/26 Pending -- -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $10,580 $61,420 $13,860 $47,560
2024 $10,580 $46,860 $11,550 $35,310
2023 $9,974 $52,594 $11,550 $41,044
2022 $9,974 $52,594 $11,550 $41,044
2021 $7,248 $33,893 $8,250 $25,643
2020 $8,008 $36,920 $8,250 $28,670
2019 $7,847 $40,572 $8,250 $32,322
2018 $8,558 $42,155 $6,930 $35,225
2017 $9,883 $48,799 $6,930 $41,869
2016 $9,676 $48,799 $6,930 $41,869
2015 $7,883 $34,378 $5,775 $28,603
2014 $7,771 $34,378 $5,775 $28,603
2013 $7,407 $34,378 $5,775 $28,603
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12593084

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-33-113-003-0000

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