$2,600,000

beds

baths

half bath

4,683

square ft

1309 Chestnut Avenue

Wilmette, Illinois 60091

Closed / MLS #12337229 / Single Family / Wilmette

Listing information updated 6/17/2025 at 6:03am

Stunning and spacious brick 6bed/4.1bath home located on desirable Chestnut Avenue (Sears School) offers exceptional living space with beautiful finishes and timeless charm. The main level features a beautiful formal living room with fireplace, gracious dining room, a first-floor office with coffered ceiling and custom built-ins. Chef's eat-in kitchen with oversized island and skylit breakfast area leads to the sunlit family room with fireplace and built-in media center overlooking the deck and backyard. An oversized mudroom completes the first floor. Luxurious primary suite boasts vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and ensuite bathroom with soaking tub, oversized shower, and dual vanities. Three generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space and a convenient second-floor laundry room provide ideal family living. Lower level includes high ceilings, a large recreation room with kitchenette (refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher), two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and excellent storage space. Exterior highlights include a large deck, expansive patio, 2-car garage and heated walkways, so you never have to shovel! Outstanding location-walk to the beach, Metra, Plaza del Lago, restaurants, shops, and award-winning Sears School.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

16-20 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,683

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Coffered Ceiling(s)

Room Information

Living Room:

14x16 - Main

Dining Room:

14x15 - Main

Kitchen:

13x15 - Main

Family Room:

18x19 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

18x17 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x14 - Second

Bedroom 5:

11x15 - Basement Level

Bedroom 6:

10x12 - Basement Level

Eating Area:

12x15 - Main Level

Office:

12x12 - Main Level

Recreation Rm:

14x37 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$40,982

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60091

City:

Wilmette

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

38, 203

Elementary School:

The Joseph Sears School

Middle School:

The Joseph Sears School

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

16-20 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,683

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Coffered Ceiling(s)

Living Room:

14x16 - Main

Dining Room:

14x15 - Main

Kitchen:

13x15 - Main

Family Room:

18x19 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

18x17 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x14 - Second

Bedroom 5:

11x15 - Basement Level

Bedroom 6:

10x12 - Basement Level

Eating Area:

12x15 - Main Level

Office:

12x12 - Main Level

Recreation Rm:

14x37 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$40,982

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60091

City:

Wilmette

County:

Cook

School District(s):

38, 203

Elementary School:

The Joseph Sears School

Middle School:

The Joseph Sears School

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Office Phone: 773.466.7150

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