$815,106
SOLD JUL 17, 2025

471 Highcrest Dr Wilmette, IL 60091

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,748 Sq Ft
1957 Built

Recently Sold

$297 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Romona Elementary School Rated A+
  • Terracotta or Satillo Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of July 2025

Move right in and start enjoying summer in this perfectly located home at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Wilmette. The first floor features a bright and sunny living room with fireplace, dining area leading to back yard and eat in kitchen. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, including ensuite primary bath complete the second floor. Ground level family room with half bath and patio access make entertaining a breeze. The lower level recreation room and 4th bedroom with ensuite bath, make hosting guests a dream. Thoughtfully renovated for modern living, the home features a sun-filled kitchen with quartz countertops, classic subway tile backsplash, and a clear view of the spacious, fully fenced backyard-ideal for both play and entertaining.The primary suite offers a freshly updated bath, and fresh paint & refinished hardwood floors run throughout, adding warmth and style. Major upgrades have been completed, including newer roof, windows, A/C, and even electric car chargers in the attached 2-car garage-making this a truly move-in-ready home. Located in award-winning Romona Elementary district and just steps away from Highcrest Middle School & Wilmette Junior High, this location offers unbeatable convenience for today's busy lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Fitzpatrick

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475154799 Listed on: 06/12/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Rutherford

Baird & Warner License #475160558

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,884

Year Built

  • Built in 1957 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 89x169x66x109
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Split Level with Sub
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,748 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Terracotta

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,884

Year Built

Built in 1957 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Year Built: 1957
  • 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: 2019
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Finished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 760
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: In-Law Floorplan
  • LivingArea: 2748
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2748
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Total Sq Ft: 1988
  • Basement Sq Ft: 760
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 3158
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 818
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 777
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 393
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 410
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 799000
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • 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
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

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: Romona 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 Dimensions: 89X169X66X109
  • 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: 13883.77
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2021
Sold by
Fung Aaron and Herter Caitlin
Bought by
Fung Aaron and Herrforth Caitlin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$491,640
Outstanding Balance
$441,131
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$370,658

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2020
Sold by
Fung Aaron and Herrforth Caitlin
Bought by
Fung Aaron and Herrforth Caitlin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$495,051
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2019
Closed on
Sep 4, 2019
Sold by
Blickstein Bradley S and Blickstein Cari L
Bought by
Fung Aaron and Herrforth Caitlin
Seller's Agent
Lyn Flannery
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joe Pasquesi
Compass
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.39%
Original Mortgage
$498,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 1999
Sold by
Favus Murray J and Favus Barbara B
Bought by
Blickstein Bradley S and Blickstein Cari L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
7%
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Better Settlement Svcs Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Better Settlement Svcs Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $630,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $393,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $491,640 New Conventional
Closed $495,051 New Conventional
Closed $498,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $209,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $265,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $270,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $75,625 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $275,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $292,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Sold $815,106 +2.0% $297 / Sq Ft
06/14/2025 06/14/25 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Sale $799,000 +26.8% $291 / Sq Ft
09/12/2019 09/12/19 Sold $630,000 -3.1% $229 / Sq Ft
07/12/2019 07/12/19 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2019 06/19/19 For Sale $650,000 -- $237 / 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 $13,884 $64,500 $15,708 $48,792
2023 $13,118 $64,500 $15,708 $48,792
2022 $13,118 $64,500 $15,708 $48,792
2021 $9,644 $40,452 $11,220 $29,232
2020 $9,545 $40,452 $11,220 $29,232
2019 $10,027 $47,384 $11,220 $36,164
2018 $10,461 $47,407 $9,424 $37,983
2017 $10,186 $47,407 $9,424 $37,983
2016 $10,926 $52,762 $9,424 $43,338
2015 $9,582 $41,222 $7,854 $33,368
2014 $9,443 $41,222 $7,854 $33,368
2013 $9,004 $41,222 $7,854 $33,368
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12391694

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-33-111-072-0000