526 8th St Wilmette, IL 60091
Estimated payment $8,090/month
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- Traditional Architecture
- Finished Attic
- Central Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Home Office
About This Home
Beautiful home in East Wilmette! Perfectly located within walking distance to downtown, Metra, schools, parks, and the beach. This sun-filled home features a welcoming front porch, a circular flow, and character galore. Highlights include a spacious living room with a gas-log fireplace, a formal dining room with a detailed ceiling, and a bright family room overlooking the lush, fully-fenced backyard with stunning landscaping, a brick patio, and sprinkler system. The updated kitchen boasts white cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, find 4 bedrooms, a sunny tandem room, and a newly renovated 3rd-floor retreat. Finished basement with laundry room and storage, 2.5-car garage, and move-in ready charm - this home has it all!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,333
Year Built
- Built in 1912
Lot Details
- 8,015 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 160
- Fenced
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Sprinkler System
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- On-Street Parking
- Off Alley Parking
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,867 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Storage Room
- Wood Flooring
- Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Attic
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Porch
Schools
- Central Elementary School
- Wilmette Junior High School
- New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Radiator
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,333 | $101,000 | $26,000 | $75,000 |
| 2024 | $15,333 | $70,888 | $22,000 | $48,888 |
| 2023 | $17,736 | $70,888 | $22,000 | $48,888 |
| 2022 | $17,736 | $86,000 | $22,000 | $64,000 |
| 2021 | $13,303 | $54,538 | $17,600 | $36,938 |
| 2020 | $13,144 | $54,538 | $17,600 | $36,938 |
| 2019 | $12,741 | $59,281 | $17,600 | $41,681 |
| 2018 | $14,510 | $64,424 | $15,200 | $49,224 |
| 2017 | $14,122 | $64,424 | $15,200 | $49,224 |
| 2016 | $13,460 | $64,424 | $15,200 | $49,224 |
| 2015 | $13,045 | $55,171 | $12,600 | $42,571 |
| 2014 | $12,851 | $55,171 | $12,600 | $42,571 |
| 2013 | $12,258 | $55,171 | $12,600 | $42,571 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 03/12/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/07/2026 03/07/26 | For Sale | $1,295,000 | +12.1% | $452 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/06/2022 05/06/22 | Sold | $1,155,000 | +20.3% | $361 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/07/2022 04/07/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/04/2022 04/04/22 | For Sale | $960,000 | +20.0% | $300 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/03/2020 08/03/20 | Sold | $800,000 | -2.3% | $476 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/04/2020 06/04/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/26/2020 05/26/20 | For Sale | $819,000 | -- | $488 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $1,155,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $800,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $410,000 | Republic Title Company |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $924,000 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $640,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $328,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12584196
APN: 05-34-215-002-0000
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