512 Elmwood Ave Wilmette, IL 60091
Estimated payment $14,082/month
Highlights
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Recreation Room
- Traditional Architecture
- Central Elementary School Rated A
- Vaulted Ceiling
- 2-minute walk to Elmwood Dunes
About This Home
Perfectly situated in East Wilmette, steps from Gillson Beach and Elmwood Dunes, this elegant home blends timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful modern updates. Built in 2001, this home features 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths, with soaring ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, and a graceful flow designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The welcoming living room centers on a gas fireplace and opens to a formal dining room ideal for gatherings. The family room features vaulted ceilings, a striking fireplace, and expansive windows that frame the lush backyard-creating a light-filled space that feels both dramatic and inviting. The updated kitchen shines with quartz countertops, top-of-the-line appliances, and a generous walk-in pantry. A heated, attached two-car garage adds everyday convenience. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a serene sitting area, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-like bath. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths provide plenty of room for family or guests, while a second-floor laundry room keeps everything within easy reach. The lower level offers radiant-heat floors, a huge recreation room, a fifth bedroom and full bath, plus expansive storage. Blending comfort, sophistication, and location, this home captures the best of Wilmette living - just steps from the lake, parks, and all the North Shore has to offer.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $33,130
Year Built
- Built in 2001
Lot Details
- 8,403 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 62x135
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Sprinkler System
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,467 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Bar Fridge
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Storage Room
- Home Gym
- Wood Flooring
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Kitchen
- Walk-In Pantry
- Double Oven
- Cooktop with Range Hood
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
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
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Schools
- Central Elementary School
- Wilmette Junior High School
- New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $33,130 | $146,000 | $23,111 | $122,889 |
| 2023 | $31,357 | $146,000 | $23,111 | $122,889 |
| 2022 | $31,357 | $146,000 | $23,111 | $122,889 |
| 2021 | $34,126 | $131,357 | $20,169 | $111,188 |
| 2020 | $33,568 | $131,357 | $20,169 | $111,188 |
| 2019 | $32,571 | $142,780 | $20,169 | $122,611 |
| 2018 | $32,299 | $135,761 | $16,808 | $118,953 |
| 2017 | $31,405 | $135,761 | $16,808 | $118,953 |
| 2016 | $29,509 | $135,761 | $16,808 | $118,953 |
| 2015 | $28,204 | $113,611 | $13,866 | $99,745 |
| 2014 | $27,755 | $113,611 | $13,866 | $99,745 |
| 2013 | $28,198 | $120,861 | $13,866 | $106,995 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2025 11/15/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/11/2025 11/11/25 | For Sale | $2,150,000 | -- | $620 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $1,257,500 | Ticor | |
| Deed | $1,600,000 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $557,500 | -- | |
| Trustee Deed | $528,000 | Attorneys Natl Title Network |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $300,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $800,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $446,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12513290
APN: 05-27-408-023-0000
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