Tucked away on a beautiful .4-acre lot in coveted Indian Hill Estates, this charming expanded Cape Cod offers a rare opportunity to create your dream home in one of Wilmette's most sought-after neighborhoods. Larger than it appears, this home features a gracious and well-designed footprint with timeless appeal and endless potential for customization. A welcoming foyer anchors the main level and sets the tone for the thoughtfully laid-out first floor. The sun-filled kitchen, with space for a breakfast table, opens to a cozy family room-creating a natural hub for everyday living. A spacious mudroom with laundry seamlessly connects the attached two-car garage to the kitchen and family room, offering both convenience and functionality. The formal living and dining rooms are beautifully scaled, featuring expansive windows and a wood-burning fireplace that adds warmth and character. A handsome den with built-ins provides the perfect space for a home office or quiet retreat. The first-floor primary suite offers comfort and privacy, complete with a generous walk-in closet and large bath. The second floor includes three additional bedrooms, one en-suite and two sharing a hall bath, providing flexibility for family and guests. The lower level features a cozy recreation room with a second wood-burning fireplace, a half bath, and abundant storage. Set on an expansive lot with mature landscaping, this home presents a tremendous opportunity to bring your vision to life in an exceptional location close to schools, parks, and everything the North Shore has to offer.
Est. $4,804 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1120 Romona Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED #12660489
Jun 1, 2026
Rental Removed
$6,800
$3/sq ft
May 28, 2026
Listed for Rent
$6,800
$3/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12582283
May 28, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$1,375,000
$597/sq ft
Apr 29, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 24, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Apr 19, 2026
Listed (Active)
$1,150,000
$499/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$22,472 (+5.9%)
$38,072 + $79,016
$117,088
2022
$21,229 (+46.5%)
$38,072 + $66,928
$105,000
2021
$14,492 (+0.9%)
$33,313 + $28,464
$61,777
2020
$14,360 (+3.2%)
$33,313 + $28,464
$61,777
2019
$13,910 (−16.6%)
$33,313 + $33,836
$67,149
2018
$16,684 (−8.4%)
$27,602 + $48,709
$76,311
2017
$18,217 (+4.1%)
$27,602 + $57,224
$84,826
2016
$17,507 (+12.0%)
$27,602 + $57,224
$84,826
2015
$15,632 (+1.5%)
$22,843 + $44,625
$67,468
2014
$15,406 (−1.0%)
$22,843 + $44,625
$67,468
2013
$15,565 (−10.8%)
$22,843 + $48,382
$71,225
2012
$17,457 (+3.9%)
$27,602 + $57,200
$84,802
2011
$16,796 (+2.4%)
$27,602 + $57,200
$84,802
2010
$16,396 (+7.2%)
$27,602 + $57,200
$84,802
2009
$15,288 (+5.1%)
$28,078 + $69,736
$97,814
2008
$14,551 (+5.5%)
$44,924 + $58,040
$102,964
2007
$13,786
$44,924 + $58,040
$102,964
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,305
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
05293070260000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R
Single-Family Detached Residence District
The R District is established to protect, promote, and maintain the development of single-family detached housing and limited public and institutional uses that are compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood. The development standards and range of allowable uses for this district are designed to maintain a suitable environment for family living at the low density of development characteristic of the current pattern of development in the district, which consists of large lots with abundant open space. The R District includes one sub-district which allows the same uses but provides bulk provisions that reflect the specific attributes of the development pattern that results in lot width and lot area that are less than that of the R District but still larger than that typically found in any R1 sub-district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Oct 22, 2018 • Final
Sprinkler
Install an underground lawn irrigation system.
Grading
Oct 22, 2018 • Final
Base plumb
Install an underground lawn irrigation system.
Grading
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 Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 05293070260000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 115x179x82x150
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Lot Size Source: County Records
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $23,332.05
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 39
Elementary School: Harper Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 39
Middle Or Junior School: Highcrest Middle School
Alternate Jr High/Middle School: Wilmette Junior High School
High School District: 203
High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Location Information
Township: New Trier
Corporate Limits: Wilmette
Directions: Illinois Road to Romona, South on Romona and East on Romona Court (home is on NE corner of Romona Rd and Romona Ct) OR Lake Avenue to Romona, North on Romona and East on Romona Court (home is on NE corner of Romona Rd and Romona Ct).
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,305
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 05293070260000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Harper Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Wilmette Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
New Trier Township H S Northfield
Public 9 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Wilmette, IL • 60091
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
30
16
37
23
53
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42
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51
39
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24
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 17% for direct sun exposure in Wilmette. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.70M – $2.06M
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Property information provided by MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.
Listing provided courtesy of: Baird & Warner
Listing agent: Diane Wilson
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Mon Oct 05 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.