$1,100,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2026

2000 Washington Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Wilmette Area
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,554 Sq Ft
1892 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 30, 2026

$431 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Highcrest Middle School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2026

Exceptional East Wilmette opportunity on an oversized 176' elevated corner lot. Fully remodeled and move-in ready, this home is filled with natural light from multiple exposures, creating a bright and open feel throughout. The corner positioning offers a rare sense of privacy and separation-providing an open, unconfined setting not often found in the area. A welcoming front porch with beadboard ceiling and farmhouse-inspired Hampton-style lighting sets the tone, offering a warm and inviting space to relax. Inside, the home features hardwood floors throughout, a newer kitchen and baths, updated roof, new garage doors, and a beautifully refinished red oak staircase. The kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring a center island with breakfast bar seating, quality cabinetry, stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The functional layout includes four bedrooms on the second level, along with a main-level bedroom and full bath, ideal for guests, office, or flexible living. An existing rough-in allows for the option of second-floor laundry. A standout feature is the private driveway with parking for three exterior vehicles, in addition to a three-car garage-accommodating 3 spots of interior parking & 3 exterior driveway pad parking; up to six cars total, a rare convenience in this location. The expansive fenced yard and aggregate patio provide the perfect setting for outdoor living and entertaining. The full basement with an additional full bath offers excellent storage. With its generous lot size, elevated positioning, and thoughtful layout, the home also presents clear opportunity for future expansion. Ideally located with in walking distance to McKenzie Elementary School, Highcrest Middle School & Wilmette Junior High. Also nearby to: the Green Bay Trail, Elmwood Dunes Preserve & Lake Michigan shoreline, this home is situated within one of Wilmette's most sought-after school districts. Updates Include:{2026}Side Entry red oak Stairs, Fence, Epoxy basement Floor, Remodeled Front Porch & Lighting & Hardware.{2022}Overhead Garage doors & Openers, Bathrooms & Roof. {2020}Central Air. {2024} Basement Windows.{2019} Kitchen, Appliances,Granite counters, Paint T/O, Splashback, Lighting, Flooring T/O.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Karis

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475127931 Listed on: 05/11/2026

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Last Buyer's Agent

Marguerite Soden

Compass License #475170382

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,249

Year Built

  • Built in 1892 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 176.8 x 49.2
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,554 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Play Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Sink Near Laundry

Partially Finished Basement

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

Schools

  • Mckenzie Elementary School
  • Highcrest Middle School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • 3 Story

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,249

Year Built

Built in 1892 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

3

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: 1892
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2554
  • Room Type: Nursery, Library, Walk In Closet, Office, Storage, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Other Room
  • Window Features: Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2060
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 3252
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Multiple Locations, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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: Highcrest Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 176.8 X 49.2
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12249
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2017
Closed on
Jan 8, 2018
Sold by
Glen View State Bank
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Helen Bianucci
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Maria Karis
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$739,500
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$229,500
-31.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.08%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Outstanding Balance
$144,499
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$853,642

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2014
Sold by
William Kelly Hargett Jr Trust and Hargett William Kelly Jr Trust
Bought by
Hargett Anita Pia Meneghello Trust and Anita Pia Meneghello Hargett Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2011
Sold by
Hargett William K and Hargett Anita M
Bought by
Hargett William Kelly and William Kelly Hargett Jr Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2004
Sold by
Hargett Anita M
Bought by
Hargett William K and Hargett Anita M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 1999
Sold by
Hargett Anita M
Bought by
Hargett Anita M
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $510,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $280,000 New Conventional
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/30/2026 06/30/26 Sold $1,100,000 +10.6% $431 / Sq Ft
05/18/2026 05/18/26 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2026 05/11/26 For Sale $995,000 +95.1% $390 / Sq Ft
01/08/2018 01/08/18 Sold $510,000 -11.3% $241 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/12/2017 11/12/17 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2017 11/09/17 Price Changed $575,000 -3.4% $272 / Sq Ft
09/27/2017 09/27/17 Price Changed $595,000 -4.8% $281 / Sq Ft
07/31/2017 07/31/17 Price Changed $625,000 -6.7% $295 / Sq Ft
07/02/2017 07/02/17 Price Changed $670,000 -3.6% $316 / Sq Ft
05/31/2017 05/31/17 Price Changed $695,000 -6.0% $328 / Sq Ft
05/08/2017 05/08/17 For Sale $739,500 -- $349 / 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 $12,249 $83,001 $28,763 $54,238
2024 $12,249 $53,983 $24,338 $29,645
2023 $13,101 $61,001 $24,338 $36,663
2022 $13,101 $61,001 $24,338 $36,663
2021 $11,871 $45,695 $17,700 $27,995
2020 $12,653 $49,513 $17,700 $31,813
2019 $12,277 $53,819 $17,700 $36,119
2018 $12,515 $52,604 $15,045 $37,559
2017 $10,763 $52,604 $15,045 $37,559
2016 $10,504 $52,604 $15,045 $37,559
2015 $3,690 $51,807 $12,390 $39,417
2014 $3,556 $51,807 $12,390 $39,417
2013 $3,476 $51,807 $12,390 $39,417
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12644907

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APN: 05-33-109-019-0000

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