$1,701,503
SOLD JUN 2, 2025

2002 Chestnut Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,541 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$481 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Harper Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2025

Situated on one of the most desirable streets, this charming 4 bedroom 3 full bath Cape Cod home sits on an oversized beautifully landscaped 65 x 175 lot in Kenilworth Gardens. Enjoy the welcoming bluestone front porch with sidewalk and long private driveway. This home has been renovated throughout the years to offer a practical floor plan that meets the needs of todays buyer while maintaining the charm and integrity of the original home. The gracious foyer offers two closets for storage and opens up to a private office. The office with bay window is drenched in natural light due to the southern exposure of this home. On the other side of the foyer is the expansive living room with fireplace and built-in shelving. The dining room is nicely situated near the kitchen and offers original glass french doors as an option to close off from the family room. The family room is cozy with a beaded ceiling and a fireplace and offers floor to ceiling windows. There is a beautiful custom built-in dry bar with ample storage including a wine fridge with beverage drawers. The open yet semi private kitchen flows seamlessly with the other spaces. It's thoughtful design features high-end appliances (Wolf 6 burner stove, Sub Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher) and a cozy island is perfect for food preparation. The custom cabinets offer the right amount storage and a separate coffee bar area. There is also plenty of room on the counter for casual eating. Just off the kitchen is another den/family room that includes a vaulted ceiling and fireplace. This room as well as the kitchen overlook the deck. The first floor is finished off with a large guest bedroom offering flexibility to serve as a private office as its complemented by a full bathroom just outside the door for added convenience. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms including a spacious primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, custom shelving and a built-in storage bench. It also has a vaulted ceiling and custom plantation shutters. The primary bathroom has been updated and includes a spa shower. The floor is finished off by two more bedrooms and a renovated hall bathroom with double vanity. The basement features a recreation area perfect for exercising and a separate room for laundry with two washers and two dryers and plenty of storage. The private backyard feels like a retreat or entertainers dream with the deck and pergola right off the kitchen. The stone fire pit and adjacent stone patio offer yet another living space. The backyard also features a shed and a coveted two car garage. Don't miss this opportunity to own a truly special home in one of the areas most sought after neighborhoods. Situated in close proximity to Harper school, Thornwood Park, minutes to Kenilworth Metra train and downtown Kenilworth, Wilmette and the beaches. You don't want to miss a chance to own this beautiful home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Couri

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475166795 Listed on: 04/29/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Maxwell

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471006106

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,982

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65 x 175
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,541 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Bay Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Home Gym
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Shed
  • Pergola
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Multiple Water Heaters

Community Details

  • Kenilworth Gardens Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,982

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Kenilworth Gardens
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 3541
  • Other Equipment: Sprinkler-Lawn, Multiple Water Heaters
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Media Room, Office, Foyer, Exercise Room
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3837
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 3541
  • Bathroom Amenities: Steam Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 3837
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 4221
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1294
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2175
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 368
  • Door Features: French Doors,Pocket Door(s)
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s),Blinds,Plantation Shutters
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 384
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • ExteriorFeatures: Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1579000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Pergola, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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
  • Middle/Junior School: Wilmette Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 39
  • Elementary School #2: Highcrest Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2611
  • Lot Dimensions: 65 X 175
  • 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: 23982
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2025
Closed on
May 29, 2025
Sold by
Spalding Ryan and Spalding Margaret
Bought by
Spencer Barker-Fivelson Living Trust and Shannon Barker-Fivelson Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Jessica Couri
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Maxwell
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,579,000
Sold Price
$1,701,503
Premium/Discount to List
$122,503
7.76%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$1,679,014

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$22,489
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.34%
Original Mortgage
$1,191,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,187,343
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$491,671

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2023
Closed on
May 15, 2023
Sold by
Hastings Daniel and Hastings Dalton
Bought by
Spalding Ryan and Spalding Margaret
Seller's Agent
Margaret Murphy Burton
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Celia Nelson
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,494,000
Premium/Discount to List
$95,000
6.79%
Views
96

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.55%
Original Mortgage
$1,344,600
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2003
Sold by
Hastings Daniel
Bought by
Hastings Daniel and Weisenberger Christine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2003
Sold by
Scherer Craig S and Scherer Cheryl
Bought by
Hastings Daniel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 1997
Sold by
Sterne Douglas F and Neifing Terry L
Bought by
Scherer Craig S and Scherer Cheryl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
7.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 1995
Sold by
Conti Bruce A and Conti Barbara L
Bought by
Sterne Douglas F and Neifing Terry L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
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 $1,702,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,494,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $910,000 --
Warranty Deed $910,000 --
Warranty Deed $633,000 --
Warranty Deed $590,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,191,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,344,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $409,144 New Conventional
Previous Owner $402,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $85,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $432,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $500,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $160,625 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $500,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $464,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Sold $1,701,503 +7.8% $481 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $1,579,000 +5.7% $446 / Sq Ft
05/16/2023 05/16/23 Sold $1,494,000 +6.8% $422 / Sq Ft
03/13/2023 03/13/23 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2023 03/06/23 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $395 / 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 $23,982 $109,000 $36,400 $72,600
2023 $22,676 $109,000 $36,400 $72,600
2022 $22,676 $109,000 $36,400 $72,600
2021 $23,482 $93,716 $23,887 $69,829
2020 $24,970 $100,812 $23,887 $76,925
2019 $24,489 $110,783 $23,887 $86,896
2018 $23,838 $103,635 $20,475 $83,160
2017 $23,193 $103,635 $20,475 $83,160
2016 $21,983 $103,635 $20,475 $83,160
2015 $21,120 $87,697 $16,778 $70,919
2014 $20,797 $87,697 $16,778 $70,919
2013 $19,847 $87,697 $16,778 $70,919
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12349987

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-28-301-041-0000