$630,000
SOLD SEP 12, 2019

471 Highcrest Dr Wilmette, IL 60091

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,748 Sq Ft
1957 Built

Recently Sold

$229 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Romona Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of July 2025

Don't lift a finger - this sunny home is ready for you to move in before school starts! Renovated kitchen w/subway tile & quartz counter overlooks big fenced yard. Renovated master bath too. Refinished hardwood floors. All the expensive unsexy stuff is done too - roof, A/C, windows & more. Sunny, stylish & spacious with big backyard and attached 2-car garage! Fantastic location at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and steps from award-winning schools preK-8, 39 acres of public parks and an easy 1-mile walk to Metra train. Plug your electric car into the new car chargers. Schedule a tour today. Seeing is believing!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lyn Flannery

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475109116 Listed on: 06/19/2019

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Pasquesi

Compass License #471009339

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,884

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1957 | 2019

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Recreation Room
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,884

Year Built | Renovated

1957 | 2019

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 1988
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 410
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Estimated Year Built: 1957
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 3158
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, In-Law Arrangement
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Terracotta
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 19X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 17X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2748
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2748
  • Basement Sq Ft: 760
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 760
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 393
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 777
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 818
  • Dining Room Type: L-shaped
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 203
  • Elementary School: Romona Elementary School
  • Middle School: Wilmette Junior High School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Junior High Dist: 39

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 89X169X66X109
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-sac, Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 05331110720000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10185.77

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
$442,139
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$369,650

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: MRD10422120

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-33-111-072-0000