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Sold on 07/17/2020
Joanne Hudson of Compass

1301 Chestnut Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

  • $2,350,000

    Last sold 07/17/2020 after 188 Days

  • 6

    bed

  • 7

    bath

  • 8,987

    Sqft ($261/Sqft)

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About 1301 Chestnut Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 2008
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.4 Acre
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Lush deep lot just steps from Lake Michigan! Located on on the most sought after street in east Wilmette with easy access to town, lake, train & schools - enjoy the best of both worlds with Wilmette's amenities & Kenilworth's top-rated K-8 Sears school district and New Trier High School. This exceptional home on a double lot (with room for a pool if desired!) offers refined, high-end finishes on four fabulous levels of living geared towards today's desire for casual elegance, easy living & effortless entertaining. Enjoy oversized windows, French doors to both the front terrace and back patio with fireplace, interior stone fireplaces, a beautiful wood-paneled first floor library, gorgeous kitchen which opens to family room and back yard plus formal living and dining rooms. The second floor features five large bedrooms, four full baths including an amazing master suite with fireplace, luxurious his & her separate baths & dressing areas - all overlooking the expansive & private south yard with tranquil patio and fireplace. Private 3rd floor retreat includes office, bedroom/bonus room & bath. Fantastic lower level with entertaining kitchen, playroom, game area, theater, gym, guest suite & storage. Fabulous, exquisitely designed home ....turn-key ready for you! Taxes successfully contested - new taxes will be $49,221
Listed by
Listing Agent - Joanne Hudson
Listing Office - Compass
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10598564 • last updated 5 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air, Zoned
Heating Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned
Levels/Style Colonial
MLS # 10598564
Type Detached Single
SqFt 8987
Property Tax $ 64015.87
Year Built 2008
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Other Room(s) Office, Game Rm, Foyer, Playroom, Exercise Rm, Recreation Rm, Breakfast Rm, 6th Bdrm, Theater Rm, Bedroom 5, 6th Bedroom, Play Room, Foyer, Office, Theatre Room, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Game Room, Recreation Room
Dining Room Separate
Basement Finished, Full
Attic Finished
Total # of Rooms 17
Kitchen Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in
# Fireplaces 4
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Range Hood
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Dry, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, In-Law Arrangement, 2nd Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior
Exterior Features Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Brick, Stone
Roof Other
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Attached, Garage Door Opener(s), Heated, 7 Foot Or More High Garage Door
Lot Desc .25-.49 Acre, Corner
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan, Public
Electricity 200+ Amp Service
Location
Community Features Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
County Cook
Elementary School The Joseph Sears School
Middle School The Joseph Sears School
High School District 203
Elementary School District 38
Middle School District 38
Other Public School Wilmette
High School New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Directions SHERIDAN RD. TO CHESTNUT, WEST TO PROPERTY
APN 5273010110000
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Sep 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10598564
  • Sep 2, 2020 Sold
    $2,350,000 (-9.6%)
  • Aug 25, 2020 Pending
    —
  • Jul 17, 2020 Contingent
    —
  • Jun 8, 2020 Price Change
    $2,599,000 (-3.7%)
  • Jan 29, 2020 Price Change
    $2,699,000 (-3.6%)
  • Jan 11, 2020 Listed
    $2,799,000
  • Nov 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10260927
  • Nov 19, 2019 Canceled
    —
  • Sep 10, 2019 Price Change
    $2,799,000 (-6.7%)
  • Apr 3, 2019 Price Change
    $2,999,999 (-3.2%)
  • Jan 31, 2019 Listed
    $3,099,900 (+27.8%)
  • May 2009
    mls logo MLS # 06938019
  • May 30, 2009 Sold
    $2,425,000 (-10.2%)
  • Jun 23, 2008 Listed
    $2,700,000 (-24.9%)
  • Jun 2008
    mls logo MLS # 06910369
  • Jun 17, 2008 Expired
    —
  • May 29, 2008 Listed
    $3,595,000 (+28.4%)
  • Nov 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06619914
  • Nov 19, 2007 Cancelled
    —
  • Jul 26, 2007 Listed
    $2,800,000
  • 1301 Chestnut Ave
    $2.35M
  • Wilmette
    $899K
  • 60091
    $995K 0% y/y
  • Wilmette
    $995K 0% y/y
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7/10
The Joseph Sears School
public Grades PK, K-8
Kenilworth School District No. 38
N/A
New Trier Township H S Northfield
public Grades 9
New Trier Twp Hsd 203 School District
10/10
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
public Grades 10-12
New Trier Twp Hsd 203 School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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