NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2221 Chestnut Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Estimated Value: $1,106,000 - $1,465,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,388 Sq Ft
$538/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 1, 2023

Last sale price $899,000 $376 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,404 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near park
  • Den
  • Harper Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • 5-minute walk to Thornwood Park

About This Home

As of May 2023

Classic 4 bed, 2.5 bath red brick home on oversized lot (50X177)! A very special home on desirable CHESTNUT AVENUE in Kenilworth Gardens. A lovely foyer opens to a formal living room with lovely bay windows, a handsome mantle with wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors, leads to a cozy paneled south-facing family room overlooking the backyard. Nicely scaled Formal dining room with bay windows - a perfect room for entertaining! Nice-sized kitchen with white cabinets and space for a breakfast table. The powder room completes the first floor. The second floor features a large primary suite with an attached bathroom, and plenty of closet space. There are 3 additional bedrooms plus a large hall bathroom on the second floor. The lower level recreation room has paneled walls. A perfect media room or playroom. Laundry room, plus lots of additional storage.Large backyard with 2.5 car garage, and lots of backyard space for swing set, etc. A wonderful Kenilworth gardens gem - enjoy it as it is with some light updating OR add your personal renovation updating to create a perfect forever home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Baubonis

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475128975 Listed on: 01/09/2023

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Fitzpatrick

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475154799

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,222

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 8,886 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x177
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,388 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,222

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

8,886 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Age: 81-90 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
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2388
  • Room Type: Den, Recreation Room, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3313
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3313
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, 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: Highcrest Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.204
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X177
  • 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: 15222.42
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2023
Closed on
May 1, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mary Baubonis
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Laura Fitzpatrick
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$899,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$76,000
-7.79%
Views
168
Current Estimated Value
$1,285,166

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$386,166
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.01%
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Outstanding Balance
$712,113
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$573,053

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$899,000 Proper Title
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $900,000
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/01/2023 05/01/23 Sold $899,000 0.0% $376 / Sq Ft
01/21/2023 01/21/23 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2023 01/19/23 Price Changed $899,000 -7.8% $376 / Sq Ft
01/09/2023 01/09/23 For Sale $975,000 -- $408 / 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 $17,707 $122,000 $28,480 $93,520
2024 $17,707 $84,000 $28,480 $55,520
2023 $16,719 $84,000 $28,480 $55,520
2022 $16,719 $84,000 $28,480 $55,520
2021 $15,222 $64,589 $18,690 $45,899
2020 $15,079 $64,589 $18,690 $45,899
2019 $14,783 $70,977 $18,690 $52,287
2018 $17,274 $78,793 $16,020 $62,773
2017 $16,822 $78,793 $16,020 $62,773
2016 $17,508 $84,828 $16,020 $68,808
2015 $16,010 $68,988 $13,127 $55,861
2014 $15,778 $68,988 $13,127 $55,861
2013 $16,288 $74,323 $13,127 $61,196
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11684607

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-28-303-007-0000

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