OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS - Affordable living in desirable McKenzie School area! Don't miss this light-filled, vintage Dutch Colonial situated on one of the area's prettiest, tree-lined streets (East/South/West exposure means sun all day!) Well-tended by long-time owners, recently painted and with all-refinished, HW hardwood floors. With it's open-flow floorplan, step inside the center Entry & Foyer (both with easy-care tile flooring) to either the Living Room with woodburning Fireplace and built-in bookcases, or to the separate Sunroom. At the opposite side of the first floor is a separate Dining Room, access to exterior Deck for al-fresco dining and a modernized, eat-in Kitchen (quartz counters). Upstairs are 3 nice-sized Bedrooms, all with hardwood floors, plus a shared hall Bath. The Lower Level includes a finished Recreation area plus separate (unfinished) utility, work & laundry spaces. Seller-added items include tempered glass in vestibule, refurbished furnace, security/smoke & fire system, motion sensor floodlight on Deck and glass block windows in lower level. Super convenient location just a short distance to Metra (either Kenilworth or Wilmette), Mallinckrodt Park, restaurants, shopping, downtown. Oversized lot (8853sf) - Property offered "AS IS"
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
8,293 sq ftLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Linnea Jacobs• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,296 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,788
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
05284100220000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 4.5
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking: Garage,Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Heated Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 19 x 15
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Updated Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 7
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 22
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 22
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Bookcases, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
# of Rooms: 8
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Humidifier, TV Antenna, Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck
Building Information
Living Area Source: Not Reported
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 91-100 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 05284100220000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 72 X 117 X 70 X 136
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Mature Trees, Sidewalks, Streetlights
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,473
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 39
Elementary School: Mckenzie Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 39
Middle Or Junior 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: Lake Avenue in Wilmette to Ridge Rd then North to Elmwood. Property is the NE Corner of Ridge & Elmwood (front door & driveway are on Elmwood.)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,788
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,296 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 05284100220000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Mckenzie Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Wilmette Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
New Trier Township High School Winnetka
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$964,000 – $1.17M
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