NOT LISTED FOR SALE

237 Laurel Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Estimated Value: $854,000 - $1,145,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,441 Sq Ft
$398/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 30, 2023

Last sale price $670,000 $274 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,396/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Linden Station
  • Home Office
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Bonus Room
  • 4-minute walk to Maple Park

About This Home

As of November 2023

Outstanding location, a block from Sheridan Road. Unbelievable lifestyle living in this East Wilmette gem, on a cul-de-sac. Enjoy the community block parties with loads of kids in this Dutch colonial home with side entry opening to a gracious foyer. The front room has double stained glass doors and wood burning fireplace. 1st floor includes Kitchen, butler pantry/service bar, dining room, sitting room/den & great room with generous foyer, and half bath. 2nd floor: main bedroom/bath suite, 2 side bedrooms with a tandem room/bedroom between, full bath in hall. Full Basement, unfinished, has laundry room, mechanical room, storage room and workshop. Navien wall mounted boiler / tankless on-demand hot water system for all the hot water sources in the home. Sump pump & battery back-up. Detached 2c garage off alley that dead ends into this garage. 46 years of love in this home. Short block with cul-de-sac ending at the 5th fairway of Canal Shores, views of the Bahai Temple; walkable to Gillson Park at the lake. On some days you'll hear crashing waves of Lake Michigan from your backyard. Two blocks to the northern terminus of the CTA to the Loop in the city in 25 min, with stops at Wrigley Field. AS-IS sale, and the owners may leave behind some personal property. Basement gets seepage in one area during heavy rains. Closing date mid to late November is preferred. Buyer responsible for Wilmette Transfer Tax.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robin Wilson

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475114646 Listed on: 10/13/2023

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,816

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 149

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,441 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Tandem Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,816

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Age: 91-100 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
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2441
  • Room Type: Tandem Room, Foyer, Office, Bonus Room, Storage, Workshop
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: 2441 above grade + 1200 basement per realvision
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Baseboard
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Wilmette Junior High School

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Water Heater

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 149
  • 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: 14816.38
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2023
Closed on
Nov 22, 2023
Sold by
Vanloon Rudolph D and Vanloon Michelle C
Bought by
Chen Tewang and Ciien Xiangpei
Seller's Agent
Robin Wilson
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$670,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$105,000
-13.55%
Views
50
Current Estimated Value
$971,037

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$301,037
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.33%
Source: Public Records
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chen Tewang $670,000 Citywide Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/30/2023 11/30/23 Sold $670,000 -4.1% $274 / Sq Ft
11/01/2023 11/01/23 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2023 10/27/23 Price Changed $699,000 -9.8% $286 / Sq Ft
10/13/2023 10/13/23 For Sale $775,000 -- $317 / 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
2025 $15,815 $99,000 $24,375 $74,625
2024 $15,815 $67,000 $20,625 $46,375
2023 $15,744 $79,460 $20,625 $58,835
2022 $15,744 $79,460 $20,625 $58,835
2021 $14,816 $63,026 $16,500 $46,526
2020 $14,679 $63,026 $16,500 $46,526
2019 $14,220 $68,507 $16,500 $52,007
2018 $15,226 $70,182 $14,250 $55,932
2017 $15,455 $72,884 $14,250 $58,634
2016 $17,181 $83,325 $14,250 $69,075
2015 $14,303 $62,112 $11,812 $50,300
2014 $14,589 $64,120 $11,812 $52,308
2013 $13,908 $64,120 $11,812 $52,308
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11865074

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-35-119-005-0000