For Sale10d on market
1940 Chestnut Ave
Wilmette, IL, 60091 • 60091 • Cook County
$1,300,000
$523/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
4Baths
2,484Sqft
0.2 acLot
1941Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1941 · 85 years of history
Kenilworth Gardens
60091
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Family Room · Living Room
2-Car Garage
Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 10 days ago · 4,404 views · 140 saves · Top 3% likely to sell soon
Market activity
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140 saves
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10 days on market
Recently listed
$523/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1941
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.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fireplace with marble surround, center-entry brick colonial, and first-floor office as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$8,479/month
Principal & Interest$6,745
Property Tax$1,300
Insurance$433
Down payment20% ($260,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,040,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1941
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot8,737 sqft
Days on Zillow10 Days
Price/sqft$523
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Year built1941
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingYes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Fireplaces2
Lot8,737 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60091
Annual tax$17,174
Parcel0528301031
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Family Room
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second19×13 ft247 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second16×10 ft160 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second14×9 ft126 sqft
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market10
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$523
On marketMar 31, 2026
PostedMar 31, 2026
Last sold$602,000
MLS statusRe-Activated
MLS updatedApr 10, 2026
Tour days9
Views4,404
Favorites140
How are the schools in Wilmette?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Wilmette, IL, 60091
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 10, 2026Listed For Sale$1,300,000$523MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 7, 2026Contingent$1,300,000$523MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 31, 2026Listed For Sale$1,300,000$523MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 29, 2000Sold$602,000$242Public Record
Aug 15, 1995Sold$455,000$183Public Record
Listed For Sale$1,300,000
Apr 10, 2026•$523/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$1,300,000
Apr 7, 2026•$523/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,300,000
Mar 31, 2026•$523/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$602,000
Mar 29, 2000•$242/sqft•Public Record
Sold$455,000
Aug 15, 1995•$183/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$17,174$79,000
Apr 10, 2022$16,233$79,000
Apr 10, 2021$15,651$63,575
Apr 10, 2020$15,454$63,575
Apr 10, 2019$15,155$69,863
Apr 10, 2018$17,029$75,015
Apr 10, 2017$16,572$75,015
Apr 10, 2016$15,762$75,015
Apr 10, 2015$13,416$56,664
Apr 10, 2014$13,215$56,664
Apr 10, 2013$12,607$56,664
Apr 10, 2012$14,761$70,585
Apr 10, 2011$14,142$70,585
Apr 10, 2010$13,755$70,585
Apr 10, 2009$11,959$76,877
Apr 10, 2008$11,148$80,923
Apr 10, 2007$10,460$80,923
Apr 10, 2006$11,145$70,530
Apr 10, 2005$10,753$70,530
Apr 10, 2004$10,528$70,530
Apr 10, 2003$10,908$59,143
Apr 10, 2002$10,908$59,143
Apr 10, 2001$8,145$59,143
Apr 10, 2000$8,179$43,796
Apr 10, 1999$7,544$43,796
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Local context around this listing
Wilmette, IL • Cook County
Nearby neighborhoods
Ouilmette North
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
60091
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