Sold510d on marketHistoric · 105 yrs
1720 Highland Ave
Wilmette, IL, 60091 • 60091 • Cook County
$1,620,000
$431/sqft
5Beds
4Baths
3,760Sqft
0.17 acLot
1921Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1921 · 105 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck · Patio · Porch
1 Fireplace
Gas Log · Living Room
2-Car Garage
Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
510 days on market
Established listing
$431/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1921 · Historic
Fabulously updated and expanded home in the heart of McKenzie Square! This five-bedroom, four full bath home checks all of the boxes for easy living. First floor boasts a foyer with spacious hall closet and opens to a living room has a gas fireplace and built-in bookcases which leads to a comfortable dining room. The newly created kitchen is a chef's dream with custom cabinets, quartz countertops, Thermador refrigerator, Wolf gas rang, Bosch dishwasher, new lighting, fixtures and hardware throughout. Walk in pantry is perfect for storing EVERYTHING. New eating area opens to the family room with built ins. Fabulous mudroom has cubbies, extra shelving and storage galore. Hard to find first floor bedroom and hall bath are tucked away on the first floor. Second floor primary suite has a walk in closet and full bath with a linen closet. Additional three bedrooms, renovated full bath, play room and laundry located on second floor for flexible living. Finished lower level has an exercise area, play room, tv hang out and a full bath. AND, the back yard is ready for entertaining! New trex deck leads to brick patio with room for seating and a firepit. Fully fenced in yard. New alley. WOW! Don't miss this one.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights gas fireplace, first floor bedroom, and new alley as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$10,566/month
Principal & Interest$8,406
Property Tax$1,620
Insurance$540
Down payment20% ($324,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,296,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1921
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air, Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot7,500 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
Year built1921
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air, Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Crawl Space,Partial
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Lot7,500 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60091
Annual tax$21,602
Parcel0533208036
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths4
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
High End Refrigerator
Freezer
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Range Hood
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Small Duct High Velocity
Zoned
Laundry
Upper Level
Fireplace
Gas Log
Living Room
Windows
Screens
Skylight(s)
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Deck
Patio
Porch
Lot Features
Landscaped
Community
Park
Tennis Court(s)
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second22×16 ft352 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (Curtains/DrapesShades)Bathroom (FullDouble Sink)
Bedroom2
Second13×10 ft130 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom3
Second16×10 ft160 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom4
Second10×15 ft150 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (Shades)
Bedroom5
Main12×11 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market510
Est. value$1,735,000
Est. rent$6,619/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$431
On marketSep 15, 2024
PostedSep 15, 2024
Last sold$1,620,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedNov 15, 2024
Tour days6
Views20
How are the schools in Wilmette?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Wilmette, IL, 60091
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 15, 2024Sold$1,620,000$431MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 1, 2024Pending Sale$1,599,000$425MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 16, 2024Contingent$1,599,000$425MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 15, 2024Listed For Sale$1,599,000$425MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 14, 2024Listing Removed$1,599,000$425MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 13, 2024Listed For Sale$1,599,000$425MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 10, 2016Sold$835,000$222MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 30, 2016Pending Sale$839,000$223Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Apr 23, 2016Listed For Sale$839,000$223Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Jun 19, 2000Sold$455,000$121Public Record
Sold$1,620,000
Nov 15, 2024•$431/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,599,000
Nov 1, 2024•$425/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$1,599,000
Sep 16, 2024•$425/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,599,000
Sep 15, 2024•$425/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$1,599,000
Sep 14, 2024•$425/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,599,000
Sep 13, 2024•$425/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$835,000
Jun 10, 2016•$222/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$839,000
Apr 30, 2016•$223/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Listed For Sale$839,000
Apr 23, 2016•$223/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Sold$455,000
Jun 19, 2000•$121/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$21,419$97,706
Apr 10, 2022$21,602$103,999
Apr 10, 2021$20,050$77,175
Apr 10, 2020$20,268$79,309
Apr 10, 2019$19,881$87,153
Apr 10, 2018$17,723$74,494
Apr 10, 2017$17,232$74,494
Apr 10, 2016$15,649$74,494
Apr 10, 2015$14,858$62,474
Apr 10, 2014$14,635$62,474
Apr 10, 2013$13,962$62,474
Apr 10, 2012$13,961$66,896
Apr 10, 2011$13,797$66,896
Apr 10, 2010$13,413$66,896
Apr 10, 2009$13,322$79,030
Apr 10, 2008$12,845$83,190
Apr 10, 2007$12,553$83,190
Apr 10, 2006$13,414$76,776
Apr 10, 2005$13,061$76,776
Apr 10, 2004$12,878$76,776
Apr 10, 2003$8,125$44,055
Apr 10, 2002$8,125$44,055
Apr 10, 2001$5,137$44,055
Apr 10, 2000$4,547$26,348
Apr 10, 1999$4,390$26,348
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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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