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Sold on 03/28/2016
Frank Capitanini of Coldwell Banker Residential

2139 Thornwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

  • $715,000

    Last sold 03/28/2016 after 67 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 1.1

    bath

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About 2139 Thornwood Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1943
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
You'll fall in love with this beautifully updated and light-filled, three-bedroom, 1.1-bath home located in sought-after Kenilworth Gardens. It features a beautifully updated kitchen (2012) with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, pantry and custom cabinetry; updated baths (2010/2012); two wood burning fireplaces; formal living and dining rooms; newly finished lower level (2013) with rec room with wood burning fireplace and ample storage; family room with lovely views of the beautiful rear yard; breakfast room; and high ceilings. In addition, there are many original architectural details throughout this home as well as high ceilings and hardwood floors on the main level, a fenced-in rear yard, and two-car garage with fantastic overhead storage. This beautifully appointed home is near Thornwood Park and its children's play areas, tennis courts and baseball diamonds; and schools. Move right in!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Frank Capitanini
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Residential
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#09120529 • last updated 10 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Gas
Levels/Style Colonial
MLS # 9120529
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 12647.58
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1943
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Dining Room Separate
Basement Finished, Full
Attic Unfinished
Total # of Rooms 10
Other Room(s) Playroom, Recreation Rm, Breakfast Room, Play Room, Recreation Room
Kitchen Pantry-Closet
# Fireplaces 2
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Fireplace Living Room, Basement, Wood Burning, Gas Logs
Interior Features Hardwood Floors
Exterior
Exterior Features Storms/Screens
Foundation Concrete
Exterior Aluminum Siding, Brick
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Detached, Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre, Fenced Yard
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan
Electricity 200+ Amp Service
Location
Community Features Park/Playground, Tennis Courts, Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Subdivision KENILWORTH GARDENS
County Cook
Elementary School HARPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Alternate Elem School HIGHCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle School WILMETTE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
High School District 203
Elementary School District 39
Middle School District 39
High School NEW TRIER TWP H.S. NORTHFIELD/WI
Directions Lake Ave East To Hunter North To Thornwood Ave East
APN 5283050160000
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  • Mar 2016
    mls logo MLS # 09120529
  • Mar 29, 2016 Sold
    $715,000
  • Jan 26, 2016 Contingent
    —
  • Jan 20, 2016 Listed
    $715,000 (+11.9%)
  • Jul 2012
    mls logo MLS # 08082441
  • Jul 27, 2012 Sold
    $639,000 (+3.2%)
  • Jun 4, 2012 Listed
    $619,000 (-12.8%)
  • Jan 2008
    mls logo MLS # 06560364
  • Jan 11, 2008 Sold
    $710,000 (-7.1%)
  • Jun 21, 2007 Listed
    $764,000
  • 2139 Thornwood Ave
    $715K
  • Wilmette
    —
  • 60091
    $995K 0% y/y
  • Wilmette
    $995K 0% y/y
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8/10
Harper Elementary School
public Grades K-4
Wilmette School District 39
10/10
Highcrest Middle School
public Grades 5-6
Wilmette School District 39
8/10
Wilmette Junior High School
public Grades 7-8
Wilmette School District 39
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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