1940 Chestnut Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
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1940 Chestnut Avenue,Wilmette, IL 60091
$1,300,000
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Single family
- Sold
Listed by: mariana alfar
Office: berkshire hathaway homeservices chicago
MLS#:12602580
Source:MLSNI
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Price summary
- Price:$1,300,000
About this home
Set on one of Kenilworth Gardens' most desirable streets, this charming center-entry brick Colonial offers warmth, space, and an unbeatable location. The welcoming living room features a fireplace with marble surround, while the sunny dining room overlooks the yard and deep lot with room for expansion. A first-floor office adds flexibility, and hardwood floors throughout, along with high-end curtains, bring style and continuity to the home. The DeGiulio kitchen is well appointed with a Viking oven, Bosch dishwasher, two wall ovens, and a breakfast nook. The spacious primary bedroom includes a full bath, and a cedar closet in the hallway adds a special touch. The basement, fully rehabbed in 2021, provides exceptional additional living space with a fireplace, kitchenette with wine cooler, abundant storage, and two washers and two dryers. Complete with a sprinkler system, 2-car garage, and walk-to-train convenience, this property is being sold as is.
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Home facts
- Year built:1941
- Listing ID #:12602580
- Updated:May 28, 2026 at 06:56 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:8
- Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
- Basement Description:Finished, Full
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1941
- Architectural Style:Colonial
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- Middle school:Wilmette Junior High School
- Elementary school:Harper Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,300,000
- Tax amount:$17,174 (2023)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Detached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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