$1,450,000
SOLD APR 17, 2025

2431 Cardinal Ln Wilmette, IL 60091

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,964 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$489 Per Sq Ft

16% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near a park
  • Recreation Room
  • Romona Elementary School Rated A+
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2025

This spacious 5 Bedroom, beautifully renovated home is located near all Wilmette schools and several great parks. The wonderfully updated KITCHEN has top quality quartzite counters, a tile backsplash from Mona Lisa, stainless appliances, and new hardwood flooring. The well-designed Grabill hardwood cabinets feature soft close drawers, nickel hardware, and a glass display cabinet. Kitchen is open to the eating area which has a bay and a new Marvin door to the backyard. FAMILY ROOM has a wood-burning fireplace with a limestone hearth, stone surround, and concrete mantel that looks like wood. The spacious LIVING ROOM has crown molding, bay window, and a sealed gas fireplace with a marble hearth and surround. The fireplace wall has beautifully designed built-in shelving that runs the entire length of the wall and has a wood mantle on top. Formal DINING ROOM has wainscotting and crown molding. Living room, dining room and family room all have adjustable Torchstar LED recessed lights. Big 1st floor LAUNDRY ROOM has a quartzite counter, sink, closet and cabinets. Spacious PRIMARY BEDROOM features a renovated bath with a big walk-in shower that has subway tiles, quartzite topped seat, and 2 Brizo shower heads. The Kohler vanity is quartzite topped and has soft close drawers. The bedroom also has crown molding, and a large walk-in closet. The SECOND FLOOR has 5 bedrooms with good closet space, and a beautifully updated hall bathroom that features subway tile wainscotting, and an attractive double bowl quartz topped vanity that has Brizo faucets and soft close drawers. The wonderful LOWER LEVEL has a large Recreation Room with recessed lighting, built-in shelving for a television, and Focal speakers for surround sound. It also has an exercise Room, playroom, and lots of storage. UPDATES include refinished oak hardwood floors, new solid core 2 panel doors (2024), new water heater (2024), and new Marvin windows (2020). There is beautiful custom woodwork throughout the home. OUTSIDE the home you and your guests will love the large Brussel Block patio with a sitting wall, and the beautifully landscaped yards with attractive trees, bushes and plants. EXTERIOR updates include new Hardie Board siding (2020); remodeled garage with polyurea floor coating and new steel back door; new asphalt and paver driveway (2024); new Provia fiberglass front door (2018); and new paver stone front porch (2024). This home's great LOCATION on a quiet street is an easy walk to all schools from kindergarten to 8th grade. It is right next to the popular Community Playfield Park which has soccer fields, baseball field, playground, tennis courts, and a walking path. It is also near Centennial Park which features several pools, an ice rink, and indoor tennis court.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Nash

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475097425 Listed on: 03/20/2025

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Ted Nash

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475099093

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Cassin

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475168954

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,682

Year Built

  • Built in 1964 | Remodeled in 2020

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,964 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Play Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Air Filter
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,682

Year Built

Built in 1964 | Remodeled in 2020

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: 1964
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2020
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2020

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 665
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2964
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Electronic Air Filters
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Office, Walk In Closet, Recreation Room, Play Room, Exercise Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3629
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2964
  • Basement Sq Ft: 818
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3782
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 153
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1482
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1482
  • Door Features: Panel Door(s)
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows,Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Fiber Cement
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1250000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Closet, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Romona Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Wilmette Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 39

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 8700
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13682.46
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2025
Closed on
Apr 15, 2025
Sold by
David Shevenaugh And Marcia Sawa Trust and Shevenaugh David
Bought by
Odonnell And Moon Trust and Odonnell
Seller's Agent
John Nash
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Julie Cassin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$200,000
16%
Views
16
Current Estimated Value
$1,387,971

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$62,029
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.07%
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Outstanding Balance
$945,178
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$442,793

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2015
Sold by
Shevenaugh David and Sawa Marcia
Bought by
Shevenaugh David and Sawa Marcia

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2005
Sold by
Meller Janet and Rappaport Janet Meller
Bought by
Shevenaugh David and Sawa Marcia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$466,500
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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 $1,450,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $700,500 Cti
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $950,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $466,500 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Sold $1,450,000 +16.0% $489 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $422 / 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 $13,682 $66,265 $15,225 $51,040
2023 $13,916 $66,265 $15,225 $51,040
2022 $13,916 $70,948 $15,225 $55,723
2021 $13,149 $53,942 $10,875 $43,067
2020 $12,992 $53,942 $10,875 $43,067
2019 $12,740 $59,277 $10,875 $48,402
2018 $12,011 $53,921 $9,135 $44,786
2017 $14,099 $64,325 $9,135 $55,190
2016 $13,439 $64,325 $9,135 $55,190
2015 $12,040 $51,124 $7,612 $43,512
2014 $13,331 $57,138 $7,612 $49,526
2013 $12,717 $57,138 $7,612 $49,526
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12285249

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-32-200-162-0000