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$799,000

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501 Illinois Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091

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WELCOME TO THIS DREAMY, PRISTINE, TOTALLY REDONE 4 BEDROOM/3 FULL BATHROOM GEM. THE FLOOR PLAN & PICTURES ACCURATELY REFLECT THIS OFFERING BUT THERE ARE NUANCES THAT WARRANT YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION & VISIT. CUSTOM MANTEL OVER THE GAS FIREPLACE IN EXPANSIVE LIVING ROOM WITH DESK NOOK; COOL TIN CEILING ADORNING THE DINING ROOM WITH BIG BAY WINDOW OVERLOOKING THE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF A FENCED YARD; CUSTOM BOOKCASES, HARDWOOD FLOORS & RESTORATION HARDWARE FLAIR & LIGHTING THROUGHOUT; HEATED FLOORS IN ALL BATHROOMS, NEWER WINDOWS, NEWER ROOF, NEW AC SYSTEM (2021), 2026 APPLIANCE UPGRADES & 2.5 CAR GARAGE OFF LONG ASPHALT DRIVEWAY. GREAT DETAILS & TOUCHES WITHOUT COMPARE FOR THE MONEY....FLOWING OPEN FLOOR PLAN ANCHORED BY KILLER WHITE KITCHEN (2018) WITH GRANITE TOPS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, POT FILLER, CUSTOM SOFT CLOSE CABINETS, PENINSULA WITH SEATING & BOMB OF A BUTLER'S PANTRY WITH COFFEE BAR, BUILT IN MICROWAVE & PLENTY OF PANTRY SPACE, PAVER PATIO UNDER GREAT GATSBY GAZEBO WITH GRILL GAS LINE, SWING & FLORA TO FAWN OVER, FINISHED WATERPROOFED BASEMENT WITH RECREATION ROOM, 4TH BEDROOM, 3RD FULL BATHROOM & LAUNDRY ROOM ALL WITH SLEEK TILE FLOOR & DIRECT ACCESS TO YARD, MUD ROOM ENTRY IN BACK WITH STORAGE GALORE ON ALL LEVELS, CENTER OF TOWN LOCATION WITH ALL THE BENEFITS OF THE WILMETTE & NEW TRIER SCHOOLS, 2025 TAXES OF JUST $11,000 WITH NO EXEMPTIONS. THE BEDROOM CONFIGURATION IS TWO UP, ONE ON MAIN LEVEL & ONE IN BASEMENT. LET'S MAKE A DEAL!

Single-familyProperty Type

1919Year Built

9,252 sq ftLot Size

2 car garageParking

Listed by Peter Cummins • Baird & Warner

Listed by Charles Conner • Baird & Warner

Listing updated: Sep 8, 2026 at 06:47am

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12728866

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$5,355 per month

Principal and interest$4,199

Property taxes

$916

HOA dues

Home insurance

$240

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Highcrest Middle School

Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Wilmette Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

New Trier Township High School Winnetka

Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

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Market insights

501 Illinois Rd · $799,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 48 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $423,829. (47% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

12% 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
First-floor bedroom and first-floor full bath
Finished full basement with exterior entry
Screens on windows
Ceiling fans
CO detectors
Humidifier
Sump pump with backup

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (plus possible 4th bedroom)
One bedroom located below grade

Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Basement includes a full bathroom

Kitchen
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Range hood
Stainless steel appliances
Kitchen features eating area with breakfast bar and pantry (butler and closet pantries)

Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry in basement with gas dryer hookup and utility sink
Washer and dryer included

Flooring
Hardwood flooring on main and second levels
Ceramic tile in basement and select rooms

Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 501 Illinois Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12728866

Sep 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

$799,000

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12745052

Aug 31, 2026

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10721304

Jul 31, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$595,000

May 22, 2020

Pending

—

May 21, 2020

Listed (New)

$595,000

+32

KNOCK KNOCK. .. WHO'S THERE. .. A DREAMY, PRISTINE, TOTALLY REDONE 4 BEDROOM/3 FULL BATHROOM FARMHOUSE THAT'S JUST WAITING FOR. .. YOU KNOW WHO! WHILE THE PICTURES ACCURATELY REFLECT THIS TRULY SPECIAL HOME, THERE ARE NUANCES & DETAILS THAT WARRANT YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THESE SELLERS HAVE KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK. .. .A RECLAIMED WOOD MANTEL OVER THE GAS FIREPLACE IN EXPANSIVE LIVING ROOM; THE COOL TIN CEILING ADORNING THE DINING ROOM WITH BIG BAY WINDOW OVERLOOKING THE BOTANICAL GARDEN YARD; CUSTOM BOOKCASES, HARDWOOD FLOORS & RESTORATION HARDWARE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT; HEATED FLOORS IN ALL BATHROOMS, NEW WINDOWS, NEW ROOF, AN EXTERIOR ALL FRESHLY PAINTED & BIG 2.5 CAR GARAGE OFF LONG ASPHALT DRIVEWAY. ALL GREAT DETAILS & TOUCHES BUT SPORTS FANS THE SHOW STOPPERS HERE ARE WITHOUT COMPARE FOR THE $$ (1) THE FLOWING OPEN FLOOR PLAN ANCHORED BY KILLER KITCHEN (2018) WITH GRANITE TOPS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, POT FILLER, CUSTOM SOFT CLOSE WHITE CABINETS, PENINSULA WITH SEATING & A BOMB OF A BUTLER'S PANTRY WITH COFFE BAR, BUILT IN MICROWAVE & PLENTY OF PANTRY (2) THE FENCED YARD WITH PAVER PATIO UNDER GREAT GATSBY GAZEBO WITH GRILL GAS LINE, SWING & FLORA TO FAWN OVER. .. PARADISE ESPECIALLY NOW WHEN MORE THAN EVER HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS (3) THE FINISHED BASEMENT (FULLY WATERPROOFED) WITH BIG RECREATION ROOM, 4TH BEDROOM, 3RD FULL BATHROOM & LOVELY LAUNDRY ROOM ALL WITH SLEEK TILE FLOOR & DIRECT ACCESS TO YARD (4) A MUD ROOM ENTRY IN BACK WITH STORAGE GALORE ON ALL LEVELS (5) A CENTER OF TOWN LOCATION WITH ALL THE BENEFITS OF THE WILMETTE & NEW TRIER SCHOOLS (6) TAXES OF JUST $8600!!!! NOTE THE BEDROOM CONFIGURATION IS TWO UP, ONE ON MAIN LEVEL & ONE IN BASEMENT. VERY EASY & SAFE TO SHOW SO STEP RIGHT UP AND LET'S MAKE A DEAL!

Public Records

Jun 27, 2011

Sold

$325,000

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07799710

Jun 3, 2011

Pending

—

May 8, 2011

Contingent

—

May 6, 2011

Listed (New)

Public Records

Dec 15, 1995

Sold

$220,000

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,707 (+5.7%)

$16,189 + $39,810

$55,999

2022

$12,027 (+19.3%)

$16,189 + $39,810

$55,999

2021

$10,084 (+10.5%)

$11,563 + $27,252

$38,815

2020

$9,126 (+2.0%)

$11,563 + $27,252

$38,815

2019

$8,948 (+4.5%)

$11,563 + $31,091

$42,654

2018

$8,559 (+2.7%)

$9,713 + $29,699

$39,412

2017

$8,336 (+3.9%)

$9,713 + $29,699

$39,412

2016

$8,024 (−2.3%)

$9,713 + $29,699

$39,412

2015

$8,209 (+1.4%)

$8,094 + $27,600

$35,694

2014

$8,092 (+4.9%)

$8,094 + $27,600

$35,694

2013

$7,714 (−4.4%)

$8,094 + $27,600

$35,694

2012

$8,073 (+11.1%)

$9,019 + $28,220

$37,239

2011

$7,264 (+2.3%)

$9,019 + $28,220

$37,239

2010

$7,102 (−2.3%)

$9,019 + $28,220

$37,239

2009

$7,269 (+9.7%)

$9,251 + $39,803

$49,054

2008

$6,625 (+9.7%)

$14,801 + $36,835

$51,636

2007

$6,041

$14,801 + $36,835

$51,636

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,251 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,350

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,350

Year built

1918

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

05331160410000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.

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

0% 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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

92/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.2 hrs

6.1 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 501 Illinois Rd

$809,313

$10K over list price of $799K

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