Off market jun 2019 for $1.3M

$2,418,826

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,385/mo

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523 Abbotsford Rd, Kenilworth, IL 60043

About this home

In the heart of Kenilworth, this home lives large with expansive sun-filled rooms. You can't beat the location a stone's throw to Sears School (JK-8), Metra & Lake. Beautiful white kitchen, large family room, new mud room, 4 large bedrooms on the 2nd floor with 3 new baths, plus an office. Amazing back yard with stone patio the width of the house & two sets of French doors leading to it. Wonderful lower level with rec. room, bedroom & full bath, exercise/media room & wet bar. 2 laundries, all new mechanicals, all new windows, new roof, new cement board siding, new sump pumps, and fully fenced yard. Plus, a meticulous attached garage: perfect for Chicago winters!

Single-familyProperty Type

1968Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

2 car garageParking

Listed by Cha McDaniel • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Mary Grant • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10344415

Redfin Estimate

$2,418,826

$1.1M since sold in June 2019$201K since October

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This home's estimate is 32.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.83M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,395,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths4,035 sq ft
542 Wayland Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$1,800,000
B
5 beds4 baths3,445 sq ft
556 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093
SOLD DEC 8, 2025
$1,712,500
C
5 beds4 baths— sq ft
507 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,150,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths— sq ft
526 Greenwood Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,750,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,364 sq ft
478 Sunset Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
SOLD OCT 29, 2026
$2,150,000
F
5 beds4 baths— sq ft
522 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043

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Market trends in 60043, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.6%

2.8% MoM

Median sale price

$2.6M

$662K MoM

Avg. days on market

69d

12 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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Sale history for 523 Abbotsford Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10344415

Jun 28, 2019

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$1,354,000

Jun 18, 2019

Pending

—

Apr 17, 2019

Contingent

—

Apr 15, 2019

Listed (New)

$1,369,000

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08346342

Aug 15, 2013

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$1,380,500

Aug 7, 2013

Pending

—

Jul 11, 2013

Contingent

—

May 30, 2013

Price Changed (Price Change)

$1,475,000

May 18, 2013

Listed (New)

$1,599,000

+19

GREAT EAST LOCATION JUST STEPS FROM SEARS SCHOOL. BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL OFFERS WONDERFUL NEWER WHITE KIT THAT OPENS TO LARGE FR W/DOORS TO STONE PATIO & AMAZING BACK YARD. NICELY SCALED MASTER STE, INCLUDES OFF, LOADS OF CLOSETS & BATH. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL REC RM, BEAUTIFUL PANELED OFFICE W/ BUILT IN BOOK CASE, MEDIA RM & NEWER BATH W/ IMPORTED ITALIAN TIL E. HARD TO FIND 2+ CAR ATT GARAGE W/ BUILT IN STORAGE LOCKERS.

Public Records

Dec 17, 1996

Sold

$760,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$35,131 (+6.5%)

$36,750 + $141,250

$178,000

2022

$32,982 (−7.6%)

$39,375 + $103,625

$143,000

2021

$35,680 (+2.9%)

$28,875 + $95,300

$124,175

2020

$34,675 (+3.2%)

$28,875 + $95,300

$124,175

2019

$33,600 (+13.4%)

$28,875 + $107,581

$136,456

2018

$29,630 (+3.0%)

$24,937 + $93,490

$118,427

2017

$28,769 (+0.7%)

$24,937 + $93,490

$118,427

2016

$28,557 (−5.9%)

$24,937 + $98,737

$123,674

2015

$30,337 (+2.6%)

$20,343 + $95,673

$116,016

2014

$29,557 (+6.1%)

$20,343 + $95,673

$116,016

2013

$27,848 (+7.3%)

$20,343 + $95,673

$116,016

2012

$25,948 (+4.2%)

$22,640 + $93,994

$116,634

2011

$24,906 (+2.6%)

$22,640 + $93,994

$116,634

2010

$24,268 (+1.4%)

$22,640 + $93,994

$116,634

2009

$23,939 (−9.0%)

$22,968 + $117,298

$140,266

2008

$26,296 (+2.6%)

$36,749 + $123,648

$160,397

2007

$25,627

$36,749 + $123,648

$160,397

Tax history for 523 Abbotsford Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$35,131 (+6.5%)

$36,750 + $141,250

$178,000

2022

$32,982 (−7.6%)

$39,375 + $103,625

$143,000

2021

$35,680 (+2.9%)

$28,875 + $95,300

$124,175

2020

$34,675 (+3.2%)

$28,875 + $95,300

$124,175

2019

$33,600 (+13.4%)

$28,875 + $107,581

$136,456

2018

$29,630 (+3.0%)

$24,937 + $93,490

$118,427

2017

$28,769 (+0.7%)

$24,937 + $93,490

$118,427

2016

$28,557 (−5.9%)

$24,937 + $98,737

$123,674

2015

$30,337 (+2.6%)

$20,343 + $95,673

$116,016

2014

$29,557 (+6.1%)

$20,343 + $95,673

$116,016

2013

$27,848 (+7.3%)

$20,343 + $95,673

$116,016

2012

$25,948 (+4.2%)

$22,640 + $93,994

$116,634

2011

$24,906 (+2.6%)

$22,640 + $93,994

$116,634

2010

$24,268 (+1.4%)

$22,640 + $93,994

$116,634

2009

$23,939 (−9.0%)

$22,968 + $117,298

$140,266

2008

$26,296 (+2.6%)

$36,749 + $123,648

$160,397

2007

$25,627

$36,749 + $123,648

$160,397

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.3 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,182

Year built

1968

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

05282130050000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 4.5
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Exterior Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Parking, Parking Space(s)
Driveway
Parking On-Site
Parking Ownership: Owned Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Heated Garage
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 27X20
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 25X17
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 21X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 17X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 22X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Family Room Information
Size: 28X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 14X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Kitchen Information
Size: 14X12
Eating Area (Table Space), Island
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
5th Bedroom, Eating Area, Office, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Storage Room
Full Basement
Finished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 14X11
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Eating Area
Size: 14X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Office
Size: 16X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Additional Room #4 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 30X14
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #5 Information
Exercise Room
Size: 17X5
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #6 Information
Foyer
Size: 12X8
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #7 Information
Mud Room
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #8 Information
Storage
Size: 11X8
In Basement
Other Flooring

Equipment
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop, Oven/Built-in, Range Hood, Other

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
In Family Room, In Living Room
Wood Burning, Gas Logs

Interior Features
Skylight(s), Wet Bar, Hardwood Flooring, 2nd Floor Laundry, Built-in Features

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning, Zoned Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
Built Before 1978
Age: 51-60 Years
Brick Exterior, Other Exterior (See Remarks)
Concrete Foundation
Wood Shake/Shingle Roof

Property Features
Patio

Lot Information
Dimensions: 75X175
.25-.49 Acre
Fenced Yard

Property Information
# of Rooms: 13
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 05282130050000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $28,768.92
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Location

Community Information
Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street

School Information
Elementary School: The Joseph Sears School
Elementary School District: 38
Junior High: The Joseph Sears School
Junior High District: 38
High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
High School District: 203

Location Information
Township: New Trier
Corporate Limits: Kenilworth
Directions: Sheridan to Winnetka, West to Abbotsford, South to house. Rd is one-way during School hours.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,182
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 05282130050000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

The Joseph Sears School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

New Trier Township High School Winnetka

Public 10-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

4/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 14-20% chance 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

Kenilworth, IL • 60043

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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.30M – $2.78M

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Home values near 523 Abbotsford Rd

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Address	Redfin Estimate
531 Abbotsford Rd, Kenilworth, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4305 Sq. Ft.	$2,736,040
527 Abbotsford Rd, Kenilworth, IL 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,702,626
515 Abbotsford Rd, Kenilworth, IL 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3500 Sq. Ft.	$2,172,745
337 Melrose Ave, Kenilworth, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4284 Sq. Ft.	$3,564,414
523 Cumnor Rd, Kenilworth, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2750 Sq. Ft.	$1,660,441
523 Essex Rd, Kenilworth, IL 7 Beds \| 5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,522,118
517 Cumnor Rd, Kenilworth, IL 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4500 Sq. Ft.	$3,269,305

Address	Redfin Estimate
537 Abbotsford Rd, Kenilworth, IL 7 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7200 Sq. Ft.	$3,318,436
514 Abbotsford Rd, Kenilworth, IL 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6000 Sq. Ft.	$3,937,773
321 Melrose Ave, Kenilworth, IL 8 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 9056 Sq. Ft.	$4,510,486
320 Melrose Ave, Kenilworth, IL 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6754 Sq. Ft.	$4,827,815
531 Essex Rd, Kenilworth, IL 6 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 750 Sq. Ft.	$5,094,674
514 Essex Rd, Kenilworth, IL 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3849 Sq. Ft.	$2,519,255
515 Essex Rd, Kenilworth, IL 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,499,267

Address	Redfin Estimate
520 Abbotsford Rd, Kenilworth, IL 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$1,403,986
514 Abbotsford Rd, Kenilworth, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4714 Sq. Ft.	$2,504,785
320 Cumberland Ave, Kenilworth, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3885 Sq. Ft.	$2,718,672
353 Melrose Ave, Kenilworth, IL 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3806 Sq. Ft.	$2,191,627
530 Essex Rd, Kenilworth, IL 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5118 Sq. Ft.	$3,403,126
304 Melrose Ave, Kenilworth, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6550 Sq. Ft.	$3,111,792
306 Cumberland Ave, Kenilworth, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5896 Sq. Ft.	$3,032,346

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