$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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2026
Closed on
Mar 31, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Keki Cannon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Phillips
Matthew Phillips
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Views
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Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
58.38%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Outstanding Balance
$679,355
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$206,559

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2009
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
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $850,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $550,000 Ticor
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $680,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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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

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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 $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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