Sold10d on marketHistoric · 114 yrs
526 8th St
Wilmette, IL, 60091 • 60091 • Cook County
$1,500,000
$523/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
2,867Sqft
0.18 acLot
1912Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1912 · 114 years of history
Outdoor Living
Porch · Patio
1 Fireplace
Gas Log · Living Room
2-Car Garage
Off Alley · Garage Door Opener · Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Side Apron · Owned · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 10 days ago · 598 views · 17 saves · Top 3% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
598 views
People checking out this listing
17 saves
Buyers have saved this home
10 days on market
Recently listed
$523/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1912 · Historic
Beautiful home in East Wilmette! Perfectly located within walking distance to downtown, Metra, schools, parks, and the beach. This sun-filled home features a welcoming front porch, a circular flow, and character galore. Highlights include a spacious living room with a gas-log fireplace, a formal dining room with a detailed ceiling, and a bright family room overlooking the lush, fully-fenced backyard with stunning landscaping, a brick patio, and sprinkler system. The updated kitchen boasts white cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, find 4 bedrooms, a sunny tandem room, and a newly renovated 3rd-floor retreat. Finished basement with laundry room and storage, 2.5-car garage, and move-in ready charm - this home has it all!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights gas-log fireplace, character galore, and stunning landscaping as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$9,783/month
Principal & Interest$7,783
Property Tax$1,500
Insurance$500
Down payment20% ($300,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,200,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1912
HeatingRadiator(s)
CoolingSmall Duct High Velocity, Wall Unit(s)
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot8,015 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
Year built1912
Stories2
Systems
HeatingRadiator(s)
CoolingSmall Duct High Velocity, Wall Unit(s)
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionFrame
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Side Apron, Owned, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Lot8,015 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60091
Annual tax$15,333
Parcel0534215002
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Double Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Cooktop
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Radiator(s)
Cooling
Small Duct High Velocity
Wall Unit(s)
Laundry
In Unit
Fireplace
Gas Log
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Alley
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Side Apron
Owned
Garage
Construction
Frame
Patio & Porch
Porch
Patio
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Security
Security System
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sprinkler-Lawn
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second15×13 ft195 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
Bedroom2
Second12×13 ft156 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
Bedroom3
Second12×10 ft120 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom4
Second13×11 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market10
Est. value$1,501,800
Est. rent$4,900/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$523
On marketMar 7, 2026
PostedMar 7, 2026
Last sold$1,500,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedApr 4, 2026
Tour days6
Views598
Favorites17
How are the schools in Wilmette?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Wilmette, IL, 60091
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 30, 2026Sold$1,500,000$523MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 17, 2026Pending Sale$1,295,000$452MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 12, 2026Contingent$1,295,000$452MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 7, 2026Listed For Sale$1,295,000$452MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 6, 2022Sold$1,155,000$403MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 2, 2022Pending Sale$960,000$335MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 8, 2022Contingent$960,000$335MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 4, 2022Listed For Sale$960,000$335MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 2, 2020Sold$800,000$279Public Record
Jun 4, 2020Pending Sale$819,000$286Coldwell Banker Realty
May 26, 2020Listed For Sale$819,000$286Coldwell Banker Realty
Jul 11, 1994Sold$410,000$143Public Record
Sold$1,500,000
Mar 30, 2026•$523/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,295,000
Mar 17, 2026•$452/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$1,295,000
Mar 12, 2026•$452/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,295,000
Mar 7, 2026•$452/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$1,155,000
May 6, 2022•$403/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$960,000
May 2, 2022•$335/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$960,000
Apr 8, 2022•$335/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$960,000
Apr 4, 2022•$335/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$800,000
Oct 2, 2020•$279/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$819,000
Jun 4, 2020•$286/sqft•Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed For Sale$819,000
May 26, 2020•$286/sqft•Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold$410,000
Jul 11, 1994•$143/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$15,333$70,888
Apr 10, 2022$17,736$86,000
Apr 10, 2021$13,303$54,538
Apr 10, 2020$13,144$54,538
Apr 10, 2019$12,741$59,281
Apr 10, 2018$14,510$64,424
Apr 10, 2017$14,122$64,424
Apr 10, 2016$13,460$64,424
Apr 10, 2015$13,045$55,171
Apr 10, 2014$12,851$55,171
Apr 10, 2013$12,258$55,171
Apr 10, 2012$12,040$58,033
Apr 10, 2011$11,553$58,033
Apr 10, 2010$11,144$58,033
Apr 10, 2009$10,604$68,841
Apr 10, 2008$9,841$72,464
Apr 10, 2007$9,184$72,464
Apr 10, 2006$9,029$57,995
Apr 10, 2005$8,621$57,995
Apr 10, 2004$8,425$57,995
Apr 10, 2003$8,564$48,265
Apr 10, 2002$8,565$48,265
Apr 10, 2001$7,496$48,265
Apr 10, 2000$7,184$40,471
Apr 10, 1999$6,943$40,471
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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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