1940 Chestnut Avenue
Wilmette, IL, 60091
$1,300,000
3 Beds
4 Baths
2,484 SqFt
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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.

Property Details

Price:
$1,300,000
MLS #:
MRD12602580
Status:
Pending
Beds:
3
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subdivision:
Kenilworth Gardens
Neighborhood:
wilmette
Listed Date:
Mar 30, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,484
Year Built:
1941
ColonialWilmetteWilmetteKenilworth GardensHarper Elementary SchoolWilmette Junior High SchoolNew Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/wi

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Schools

School District:
203
Elementary School:
Harper Elementary School
Middle School:
Wilmette Junior High School
High School:
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi

Interior

Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 2 Half Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
2
Heating
Natural Gas

Exterior

Architectural Style
Colonial
Construction Materials
Brick
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2

Financial

HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2023
Taxes
$17,174

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Market Summary

Current real estate data for Single Family in Wilmette as of May 15, 2026
72
Single Family Listed
42
Avg DOM
442
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,650,975
Avg List Price

Property Summary

    Located in the Kenilworth Gardens subdivision, 1940 Chestnut Avenue Wilmette IL is a Single Family for sale in Wilmette, IL, 60091. It is listed for $1,300,000 and features 3 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 2,484 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1941. The current price per square foot is $523. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Wilmette is $442. The average listing price for Single Family in Wilmette is $1,650,975.

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