$1,665,000
SOLD JUN 9, 2025

2131 Kenilworth Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,695 Sq Ft
6,700 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$618 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Harper Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 2131 Kenilworth Avenue, a classic center-entry brick colonial located in the heart of Wilmette's desirable Kenilworth Gardens neighborhood. This 4-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath home has beautiful architectural details and exceptional renovations throughout. The exterior boasts a matching brick addition with a complementary rear entryway. Inside, you will again find an architecturally cohesive home - extensive millwork, lovely archways, and hardwood floors across four fully-finished floors of living space updated to suit today's lifestyle. Step into the welcoming foyer that flows seamlessly into the central hall, setting the stage for the home's generous room sizes and excellent flow. The large, sunny living room is the perfect gathering spot, featuring a beautiful fireplace and distinctive coved ceilings. The spacious dining room makes entertaining effortless and connects directly to a fantastic cook's kitchen. With double ovens, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, an island cooktop, and abundant storage, the kitchen also offers excellent views of the backyard. You'll love the home's wonderful family room and breakfast room addition, complete with beamed ceilings, custom built-ins, a second fireplace, and a convenient mudroom with sliding French doors. A guest powder room rounds out the first floor. Upstairs, a bright landing with a delightful window seat leads to a spacious primary suite featuring a walk-in closet with custom cabinetry and en-suite bathroom with dual sinks and additional linen closet. Two additional large bedrooms with ample closet space share a renovated hall bathroom. The third floor includes a spacious fourth bedroom, another full bath, and a fabulous home office or possible fifth bedroom. The finished lower level impresses with its natural light, excellent ceiling height, and beautiful built-ins. It features a spacious recreation room, craft room, laundry, and utility area, plus a large crawlspace for additional storage. Outside, you'll enjoy relaxing on the flagstone patio or playing in the professionally landscaped backyard. The home's stunning brick exterior, private driveway, and oversized two-car brick garage add to the appeal. Ideally located near schools, the train, downtown Wilmette, and everything the North Shore has to offer, this carefully curated home has grace, timeless beauty, and is built to last.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Chung

Compass License #475170036 Listed on: 04/24/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Amy Chung

Compass License #475172212

Last Buyer's Agent

Paige Dooley

Compass License #475131775

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,527

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • 6,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 133
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,695 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Play Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,527

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

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: 1931
  • Age: 91-100 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
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop
  • Basement: Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2695
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Office, Recreation Room, Play Room, Mud Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet
  • Window Features: Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2695
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1475000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

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: Harper Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Wilmette Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 39
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Highcrest Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1538
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 133
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 18527
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2001
Sold by
Ballenger Steven J and Ballenger Janet R
Bought by
Stutz Robert B and Stutz Stacy C H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$435,000
Interest Rate
6.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1998
Sold by
Clemmons Neil S and Clemmons Christine M
Bought by
Ballenger Steven J and Ballenger Janet R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$456,000
Interest Rate
6.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 1995
Sold by
Clemmons Neil S and Clemmons Christine M
Bought by
Clemmons Neil S and Clemmons Christine M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $760,000 Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Warranty Deed $570,000 Centennial Title Incorporate
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 New Conventional
Closed $400,000 New Conventional
Closed $105,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $398,000 New Conventional
Closed $415,000 New Conventional
Closed $430,000 Unknown
Closed $435,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $456,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Sold $1,665,000 +12.9% $618 / Sq Ft
04/27/2025 04/27/25 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $1,475,000 -- $547 / 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 $18,527 $84,961 $21,440 $63,521
2023 $17,513 $84,961 $21,440 $63,521
2022 $17,513 $84,961 $21,440 $63,521
2021 $15,815 $64,206 $14,070 $50,136
2020 $15,615 $64,206 $14,070 $50,136
2019 $15,313 $70,557 $14,070 $56,487
2018 $19,684 $86,172 $12,060 $74,112
2017 $19,153 $86,172 $12,060 $74,112
2016 $19,841 $93,780 $12,060 $81,720
2015 $17,946 $74,912 $9,882 $65,030
2014 $17,673 $74,912 $9,882 $65,030
2013 $16,864 $74,912 $9,882 $65,030
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12345331

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-28-300-018-0000