NOT LISTED FOR SALE

731 Laurel Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

6 Beds
5.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold March 20, 2024

Last sale price $1,700,000

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2024

Just Listed! Discover an exceptional opportunity to own this beautiful home with recent 2024 updates providing you with a flexible floorplan to fit your wish list! Fall in love with the newer open-concept on a spacious 60-foot-wide property in the heart of Wilmette! This one-of-a-kind property offers expansive living areas on the first floor including a dedicated first floor office and a guest room both with en-suite bathrooms. The first and second level span approximately 4,200 square feet complemented by an additional 1,800 square feet in the basement which is ideal for extensive storage, exercise, and play space! This home is located at Laurel Avenue and 8th Street offering unobstructed views and the charm of a mature, tree-lined street. You will love living near our spectacular Lake Michigan beachfront, Sailing Beach, Gillson Park, as well as the convenience of being close to schools, parks, Metra, and Purple Line trains. Enjoy the vibrant town of Wilmette with exceptional restaurants, shopping, theatre, and so much more! Step inside this special home, adorned with significant architectural details and a long list of seller improvements! A double door enclosed porch entrance welcomes you to a newly custom foyer with a redesigned staircase and hand crafted balusters which seamlessly connect the large living spaces. There are so many great features including tall ceilings, loads of newer windows, generous sized rooms plus more! Enjoy the gorgeous living room, family room, bonus area plus a large dining room with French doors which open to the North side yard, surrounded by privacy trees and beautiful landscaping. All of this seamlessly connects to the newly designed open kitchen. Special features include a new 8-foot double-edge quartz island, beautiful new backsplash expanding to the ceiling plus additional updates, ample storage and a family work area creating an incredible space for cooking and gathering! The beautiful staircase leads to the second level featuring rare to find 5 second floor bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms plus a great laundry room and work area. You will find hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and a primary bedroom with 2 walk-in closets and a sun filled oversized primary bathroom. The four additional bedrooms are beautifully scaled with awesome closets,great light and more! The full basement provides flexibility with a newly carpeted play/rec space, exercise area, outstanding storage, and an additional hookup for a washer and dryer! Outside, the rear yard was opened up with a private driveway with a gate, fun for play and entertaining areas! The fully fenced rear yard features a lovely gazebo and an inviting exterior and patio space. A two-car garage with a newly brick-paved floor and complete this unique and special home in the heart of Wilmette. A MUST SEE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frank Capitanini

Compass License #475134485 Listed on: 02/19/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Trish Capitanini

Compass License #475132486

Last Buyer's Agent

Paige Dooley

Compass License #475131775

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,048

Year Renovated

  • 2007

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 151
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Gazebo

Schools

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

Utilities

  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Radiator
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,048

Year Renovated

2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Age: Unknown
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2007
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2007

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Second Floor Laundry
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Walk In Closet, Office, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Storage, Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Gazebo
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Space Pac
  • Electric: 150 Amp Service
  • Heating: Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 151
  • 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: 26047.89
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/20/2024 03/20/24 Sold $1,700,000 +3.0% --
02/22/2024 02/22/24 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2024 02/19/24 For Sale $1,650,000 -- --
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
2025 $8,512 $49,718 $15,766 $33,952
2024 $8,512 $38,340 $13,340 $25,000
2023 $8,051 $38,340 $13,340 $25,000
2022 $8,051 $38,340 $13,340 $25,000
2021 $5,912 $23,589 $10,672 $12,917
2020 $5,830 $23,589 $10,672 $12,917
2019 $5,589 $25,356 $10,672 $14,684
2018 $7,434 $32,105 $9,216 $22,889
2017 $7,232 $32,105 $9,216 $22,889
2016 $6,843 $32,105 $9,216 $22,889
2015 $6,487 $26,788 $7,640 $19,148
2014 $6,387 $26,788 $7,640 $19,148
2013 $6,096 $26,788 $7,640 $19,148
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11977203

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)