NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2042 Wilmette Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Estimated Value: $616,000 - $698,904

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,021 Sq Ft
$631/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 19, 2026

Last sale price $630,000 $617 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,283 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Patio
  • Highcrest Middle School Rated A
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of March 2026

This charming Cape Cod offers an unbeatable blend of classic character and modern convenience, perfectly situated in one of Wilmette's most sought-after neighborhoods. Elegant Living & Dining: Host gatherings in the large, light-filled living and dining room, featuring beautiful hardwood floors and a cozy stone fireplace-the perfect spot for relaxing evenings. Modern Amenities: Peace of mind is paramount with big-ticket items recently updated. Enjoy a brand-new 2026 family room floor, recently replaced appliances (washer, dryer, dishwasher 2025; refrigerator 2020), and updated mechanicals (furnace & A/C 2018; hot water heater 2017).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dennis Toomey

RE/MAX Action License #471002129 Listed on: 01/16/2026

RE/MAX Action

Last Buyer's Agent

Ahmed Arif

Compass License #475204166

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,058

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 135
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,021 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Mckenzie 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
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Cape Cod

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,058

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Oven
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • LivingArea: 1021
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1618
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 2532
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 135
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10057.89
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2026
Closed on
Feb 23, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dennis Toomey
RE/MAX Action
Buyer's Agent
Ahmed Arif
Compass
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.08%
Views
157
Current Estimated Value
$644,726

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,726
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.68%
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Outstanding Balance
$503,507
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$141,219

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$284,000
Interest Rate
7.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,900
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$630,000 Chicago Title Insurance Compan
-- None Listed On Document
-- Attorney
$470,000 Cti
$355,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
$261,000 Centennial Title Incorporate
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $504,000
Previous Owner $290,000
Previous Owner $320,000
Previous Owner $284,000
Previous Owner $234,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/19/2026 03/19/26 Sold $630,000 -3.1% $617 / Sq Ft
02/02/2026 02/02/26 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2026 01/16/26 For Sale $650,000 -- $637 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $9,686 $45,000 $14,175 $30,825
2024 $9,686 $46,001 $11,813 $34,188
2023 $9,145 $46,001 $11,813 $34,188
2022 $9,145 $46,001 $11,813 $34,188
2021 $8,718 $36,887 $8,437 $28,450
2020 $8,634 $36,887 $8,437 $28,450
2019 $8,465 $40,536 $8,437 $32,099
2018 $8,815 $40,487 $7,087 $33,400
2017 $8,585 $40,487 $7,087 $33,400
2016 $8,257 $40,487 $7,087 $33,400
2015 $7,630 $33,360 $5,906 $27,454
2014 $7,522 $33,360 $5,906 $27,454
2013 $7,170 $33,360 $5,906 $27,454
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12525200

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-33-117-064-0000

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