For sale at $449,900 or For Rent at $5000/mo. Picture perfect 4 bedroom/2 bathroom home situated on beautiful and quiet tree lined Kenilworth block. Sun-filled home features newer kitchen and bathrooms and new paint throughout. Large formal dining room opens to expansive manicured backyard with huge deck complete with both dining and conversation area. Every room is large and symmetrical, unfinished basement for buyer to personalize. Detached two car garage and close to great schools! Walk to schools: K-8 Joseph Sears and New Trier High School, transportation and the lake.
Single-familyProperty Type
1919Year Built
6,250 sq ftLot Size
$560Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Scott Gettleman• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Scott Gettleman• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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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
15
1 MoM
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Sale history for 546 Sterling Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11258482
Dec 8, 2021
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11204602
Oct 29, 2021
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11097338
Aug 30, 2021
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11063862
May 10, 2021
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09630032
Aug 24, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$432,500
$231/sq ft
Aug 21, 2017
Pending
—
Aug 21, 2017
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Jul 17, 2017
Contingent
—
Jul 17, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jul 10, 2017
Price Changed
$449,900
$240/sq ft
May 17, 2017
Listed (New)
$499,900
$267/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09504065
May 15, 2017
Listing Removed
—
May 6, 2017
Contingent
—
Apr 26, 2017
Contingent
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09383334
Feb 7, 2017
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09316234
Nov 7, 2016
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08548770
Jun 3, 2014
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07585077
Dec 16, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jun 5, 1996
Sold
$270,000
$144/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 29, 1995
Sold
$200,000
$107/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,593 (+12.7%)
$20,000 + $67,000
$87,000
2022
$13,842 (+26.1%)
$20,000 + $42,000
$62,000
2021
$10,973 (+2.5%)
$13,125 + $27,370
$40,495
2020
$10,709 (+3.2%)
$13,125 + $27,370
$40,495
2019
$10,374 (−2.0%)
$13,125 + $31,375
$44,500
2018
$10,581 (−19.6%)
$11,250 + $33,250
$44,500
2017
$13,160 (−1.2%)
$11,250 + $44,754
$56,004
2016
$13,321 (+7.0%)
$11,250 + $47,773
$59,023
2015
$12,450 (+2.6%)
$9,218 + $39,940
$49,158
2014
$12,138 (+6.2%)
$9,218 + $39,940
$49,158
2013
$11,427 (−5.2%)
$9,218 + $39,940
$49,158
2012
$12,050 (+3.7%)
$10,156 + $45,345
$55,501
2011
$11,621 (+7.4%)
$10,156 + $45,345
$55,501
2010
$10,818 (+15.8%)
$10,156 + $45,345
$55,501
2009
$9,338 (+15.1%)
$10,312 + $48,021
$58,333
2008
$8,112 (−5.5%)
$16,500 + $44,904
$61,404
2007
$8,582
$16,500 + $48,816
$65,316
Tax history for 546 Sterling Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,593 (+12.7%)
$20,000 + $67,000
$87,000
2022
$13,842 (+26.1%)
$20,000 + $42,000
$62,000
2021
$10,973 (+2.5%)
$13,125 + $27,370
$40,495
2020
$10,709 (+3.2%)
$13,125 + $27,370
$40,495
2019
$10,374 (−2.0%)
$13,125 + $31,375
$44,500
2018
$10,581 (−19.6%)
$11,250 + $33,250
$44,500
2017
$13,160 (−1.2%)
$11,250 + $44,754
$56,004
2016
$13,321 (+7.0%)
$11,250 + $47,773
$59,023
2015
$12,450 (+2.6%)
$9,218 + $39,940
$49,158
2014
$12,138 (+6.2%)
$9,218 + $39,940
$49,158
2013
$11,427 (−5.2%)
$9,218 + $39,940
$49,158
2012
$12,050 (+3.7%)
$10,156 + $45,345
$55,501
2011
$11,621 (+7.4%)
$10,156 + $45,345
$55,501
2010
$10,818 (+15.8%)
$10,156 + $45,345
$55,501
2009
$9,338 (+15.1%)
$10,312 + $48,021
$58,333
2008
$8,112 (−5.5%)
$16,500 + $44,904
$61,404
2007
$8,582
$16,500 + $48,816
$65,316
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,871
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
05282080190000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Jul 31, 2020 • Final
Residential
Replace windows on a residential building.
Remodel
Jan 31, 2020 • Final
Residential
Perform plumbing upgrades on a residential building.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 15X13
On 2nd Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 13X11
On 2nd Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 13X10
On 2nd Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 12X8
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath
Soaking Tub
Living Room Information
Size: 22X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Family Room Information
Size: 14X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 16X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 14X11
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar)
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Foyer
Full Basement
Unfinished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Foyer
Size: 12X5
On Main Level
Equipment
Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Humidifier, Ceiling Fan
Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Other
Built Before 1978
Age: 91-100 Years
Stucco Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)
Property Features
Deck
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50 X 125
Less Than .25 Acre
Fenced Yard, Wooded
Property Information
# of Rooms: 8
Ownership: Fee Simple
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 1871
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Parcel Identification Number: 05282080190000
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $12,450.09
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Storm)
Location
Community Information
Park/Playground
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: GREEN BAY TO PARK, WEST TO STERLING, NORTH
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,871
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 05282080190000
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 • 0.2mi
9/10
New Trier Township High School Winnetka
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
Kenilworth, IL • 60043
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Sun exposure
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.
10.3 hrs
3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$995,000 – $1.20M
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