Just Listed! Fall in love with this stunning and pristine 5-bedroom, 5.1-bath home in East Wilmette! Built in 2002 and enhanced with exceptional custom finishes and thoughtful design details. Every inch of this home has been upgraded and beautifully maintained over the recent years. A bluestone walkway and inviting front porch welcome you home. Step inside to a gracious foyer with marble floors, hardwood floors and an outstanding floor plan designed for effortless everyday living and entertaining. The stunning DiGiulio custom kitchen is a dream, featuring custom cabinetry, open shelving, oversized polished granite island and calcutta marble surrounding countertops, a one-of-a-kind exquisite range hood and high-end appliances throughout. You will love the open-concept layout which flows seamlessly into the family room, anchored by gas-log fireplace with loads of natural light and peaceful views overlooking the private rear yard. A generous eat-in area offers a built-in banquette and table space for 8. Do not miss the gorgeous butler's pantry, featuring beautiful finishes, glassware cabinetry with woven-wire mesh doors with dual access from both the kitchen and dining room - an entertainer's dream. Transition from the formal dining room to the gracious living room featuring a gas-log fireplace, beautiful grasscloth wallpaper and lovely views of the front porch and tree-lined street. You will also love the serene first-floor office, thoughtfully designed with detailed millwork and floor to ceiling built-in cabinetry. Completing the first level is a spacious mudroom located just off the kitchen, offering excellent storage and walk-in pantry. Plus a conveniently positioned powder room. The second level features 4 spacious bedrooms, and rare to find, each offer private en-suite bathrooms. The primary suite is a true retreat, with vaulted beamed ceilings, a generous sitting area and dreamy views of the rear yard. The recently renovated spa-like bathroom includes an oversized glass-enclosed shower, soaking tub, double vanity, and private water closet. Enjoy 2 separate walk-in closets providing all that you wish for. The 3 additional bedrooms are generously sized with high ceilings, private en-suite bathrooms and personal outfitted closets. The expansive lower level offers exceptional ceiling height and loads of space for recreation, entertaining, exercise or anything you wish! This level also includes a 5th bedroom, full bathroom, plus a large laundry room and additional storage. Outside, you will fall in love with the fully fenced, private rear-yard retreat. The patio offers 2 seating areas and a built-in island with a gas grill and Big Green Egg, and a built-in stone fire pit - all surrounded by a beautifully landscaped yard. Do not miss the sport court framed by mature privacy trees and the 2-car detached garage. Every inch of this home has been thoughtfully designed and meticulously maintained, including newer roof, mechanicals and more. Enjoy living near the lakefront, beautiful beaches, Gilson Park, vibrant downtown Wilmette, the transformed Plaza del Lago, schools, train stations and more. Do not miss this incredible opportunity to love where you live - a must-see!
North Shore, located between Evanston and Lake Forest, is a residential and lakeside Chicago neighborhood with leafy ravines and a shoreline park system. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Metra stations and village centers along Green Bay Road, where independent cafes, bookstores, and small galleries line walkable blocks. Writers Theatre and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts anchor the cultural calendar, while the Chicago Botanic Garden sets a seasonal rhythm just beyond the lakefront. Streets of brick Colonials, Tudors, and mid-century homes sit behind mature trees and stone walls. Lake Michigan beaches and the Green Bay Trail shape daily routines with long, linear outdoor corridors. Commuter rail and lakefront drives connect the area to downtown without changing its quiet, curated pace.
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Market insights
223 9th St · $2,850,000
DAYS ON MARKET
13 days
The average home goes pending in 53 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,850,000
Median sale price in this area is $399,175. (86% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Built-in features
Walk-in closets
Beamed ceilings
Special millwork
Separate dining room
French doors
Screens, drapes and other window treatments
Two gas fireplaces (family room and living room) with gas log/gas starter
Finished full basement with recreation/family area
Unfinished attic
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms, plus a fifth bedroom possible (one bedroom located in the basement)
Bathrooms
Five full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Master bath with tub and separate shower
Bathrooms feature separate showers, double sinks, garden tub and soaking tub
Kitchen
Eating area/table space
Island
Butler pantry and walk-in pantry
Custom cabinetry
Range
Range hood
Microwave
Dishwasher
High-end refrigerator
Wine refrigerator
Disposal
Laundry & utility
Basement laundry room
Washer and dryer
Sump pump
Multiple water heaters
Flooring
Hardwood flooring throughout main living areas and bedrooms
Marble foyer
Ceramic tile in recreation areas, mud room and basement
Carpet in one bedroom
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
Central air conditioning with zoned cooling
Exterior features
Patio
Outdoor grill
Fire pit
Fenced yard
Landscaped lot
Home design
Detached single-family home
Two stories
Fee simple ownership
School bus service available
Parking
Detached garage (owned) with garage door opener — 2 garage spaces (2 total parking spaces)
Security
Security system
Construction
Stucco exterior
Asphalt roof
Property age approximately 21–25 years
Utilities
Lake Michigan water source
Public sewer
200+ amp electric service
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Curbs and sidewalks in the neighborhood
Other
Parcel number on record: 05344000160000
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Tear off the existing roof and install a new roof on a building.
Roofing
Mar 16, 2015 • Active
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Grading
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wilmette, IL • 60091
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Wilmette. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 223 9th St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,725,000 and $2,500,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.7M to $2.5M.