A SPECIAL, SINGULAR OPPORTUNITY to own a one-of-a-kind 6-bedroom home and one *ONE ACRE on prestigious Chestnut Avenue in the Kenilworth School District! A Mediterranean Villa feel with peace and privacy - the lush and expansive grounds are unique to this area - Great Gatsbyesque. Built like a fortress - the fire-proof, stucco over arch-tile commercial construction yields energy-efficient 16" thick walls. The plaster wall and plaster crown-moulding craftsmanship throughout is outstanding. This beautifully maintained home boasts a grand foyer with statement iron staircase, expansive arched window, and double French doors to a Juliette balcony over the front door. Lake breezes flow thru 9 tall and wide double French doors stretching along the East side of the home, and wrapping around the South and the West, granting immediate access in and out, making it perfect for indoor/outdoor living and the hosting of grand affairs. The natural light in this home is simply amazing! Great entertaining spaces enjoy circular flow through 6 interior double French doors from the family room with its architecturally-unique, arched ceiling through to the gracious dining room or the formal living room with impressive fireplace, and on into the sunroom. Curl up with a book or work away in the warm, oak-paneled library with its handsome fireplace. Enjoy the expansive kitchen with spacious, family eat-in area with fireplace. There's a pretty Butler's Pantry off the dining room, a first floor laundry off the kitchen, and two powder rooms on the first floor. Ascending up the wide staircase, you will love retreating to the oversized private primary suite with its ante-room to 2 bedrooms, pretty fireplace, great closets, and marble bathroom with Kohler whirlpool/soaking tub and adjacent steam shower. Four French doors open from the primary suite to the south-facing front copper deck to watch the world go by across the deep front lawn and wide brick-paved Chestnut Avenue. There are 4 more family bedrooms served by 2 more marble bathrooms all on the second floor and all east-facing with lovely views of the gorgeous grounds. The lower level has another laundry, a cedar wet-sauna with adjacent shower, and large spaces throughout with ceiling height, adding great versatility to use however you like - rec room, media room, workout room, and tons of storage. An expansive paver driveway, with easy-access parking for four or more cars, leads to a white-tiled garage with parking for two cars and a car-sized third space for most anything. Use your imagination - the possibilities are endless with one acre on one of the most premier streets on all of the North Shore! This incredible home is in the Award Winning Jospeh Sears School District with New Trier High School. Just a short walk to the Metra, Plaza Del Lago Shopping and restaurants, and the beach! This RARE, HARD TO FIND opportunity doesn't come along everyday! Your luxury lifestyle on the North Shore awaits you!
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$3,500,000
1302 Chestnut Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
6beds
6,237sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
1 Acres Lot
$3,583,000 Zestimate®
$561/sqft
$8,235 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,583,000
$3.22M - $3.98M
$8,235/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 28, 2025 at 08:01am
Listing courtesy of:
Megan Mawicke Bradley 312-307-1157,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
John Mawicke 312-342-4278,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Connor Creevy
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12260124
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 378 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X14
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 450 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Library
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X22
Media room
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 403 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31X13
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 392 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X14
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 560 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X35
Sun room
- Features: Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X20
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Partial
- Attic: Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Den/Library, Kitchen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,237
- Total interior livable area: 6,237 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Roof Deck, Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Dimensions: 141 X 290
Details
- Parcel number: 05273000540000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wilmette
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2025 | Sold | $3,500,000-4.1%$561/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12260124 | ||
| 5/24/2025 | Pending sale | $3,650,000$585/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12260124 | ||
| 5/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,650,000$585/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12260124 | ||
| 10/31/2024 | Listing removed | $3,650,000$585/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12196842 | ||
| 10/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,650,000-2.7%$585/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12195916 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $68,832 +6.2% | $286,000 |
| 2022 | $64,783 +16.8% | $286,000 +43.4% |
| 2021 | $55,464 +1.9% | $199,472 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Ouilmette North
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Wilmette Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 10/10New Trier Township H S WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: The Joseph Sears School
- Middle: The Joseph Sears School
- High: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- District: 38
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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