WELCOME TO THIS DREAMY, PRISTINE, TOTALLY REDONE 4 BEDROOM/3 FULL BATHROOM GEM. THE FLOOR PLAN & PICTURES ACCURATELY REFLECT THIS OFFERING BUT THERE ARE NUANCES THAT WARRANT YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION & VISIT. CUSTOM MANTEL OVER THE GAS FIREPLACE IN EXPANSIVE LIVING ROOM WITH DESK NOOK; COOL TIN CEILING ADORNING THE DINING ROOM WITH BIG BAY WINDOW OVERLOOKING THE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF A FENCED YARD; CUSTOM BOOKCASES, HARDWOOD FLOORS & RESTORATION HARDWARE FLAIR & LIGHTING THROUGHOUT; HEATED FLOORS IN ALL BATHROOMS, NEWER WINDOWS, NEWER ROOF, NEW AC SYSTEM (2021), 2026 APPLIANCE UPGRADES & 2.5 CAR GARAGE OFF LONG ASPHALT DRIVEWAY. GREAT DETAILS & TOUCHES WITHOUT COMPARE FOR THE MONEY....FLOWING OPEN FLOOR PLAN ANCHORED BY KILLER WHITE KITCHEN (2018) WITH GRANITE TOPS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, POT FILLER, CUSTOM SOFT CLOSE CABINETS, PENINSULA WITH SEATING & BOMB OF A BUTLER'S PANTRY WITH COFFEE BAR, BUILT IN MICROWAVE & PLENTY OF PANTRY SPACE, PAVER PATIO UNDER GREAT GATSBY GAZEBO WITH GRILL GAS LINE, SWING & FLORA TO FAWN OVER, FINISHED WATERPROOFED BASEMENT WITH RECREATION ROOM, 4TH BEDROOM, 3RD FULL BATHROOM & LAUNDRY ROOM ALL WITH SLEEK TILE FLOOR & DIRECT ACCESS TO YARD, MUD ROOM ENTRY IN BACK WITH STORAGE GALORE ON ALL LEVELS, CENTER OF TOWN LOCATION WITH ALL THE BENEFITS OF THE WILMETTE & NEW TRIER SCHOOLS, 2025 TAXES OF JUST $11,000 WITH NO EXEMPTIONS. THE BEDROOM CONFIGURATION IS TWO UP, ONE ON MAIN LEVEL & ONE IN BASEMENT. LET'S MAKE A DEAL!
Single-familyProperty Type
1919Year Built
9,252 sq ftLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Peter Cummins• Baird & Warner
Listed by Charles Conner• Baird & Warner
Bought with Kara Finnegan• Corcoran Urban Real Estate
Est. $3,339 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 501 Illinois Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12728866
Sep 25, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$821,000
Sep 17, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 14, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
—
Sep 8, 2026
Listed (Active)
$799,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12745052
Aug 31, 2026
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10721304
Jul 31, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$595,000
May 22, 2020
Pending
—
May 21, 2020
Listed (New)
$595,000
+32
KNOCK KNOCK. .. WHO'S THERE. .. A DREAMY, PRISTINE, TOTALLY REDONE 4 BEDROOM/3 FULL BATHROOM FARMHOUSE THAT'S JUST WAITING FOR. .. YOU KNOW WHO! WHILE THE PICTURES ACCURATELY REFLECT THIS TRULY SPECIAL HOME, THERE ARE NUANCES & DETAILS THAT WARRANT YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THESE SELLERS HAVE KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK. .. .A RECLAIMED WOOD MANTEL OVER THE GAS FIREPLACE IN EXPANSIVE LIVING ROOM; THE COOL TIN CEILING ADORNING THE DINING ROOM WITH BIG BAY WINDOW OVERLOOKING THE BOTANICAL GARDEN YARD; CUSTOM BOOKCASES, HARDWOOD FLOORS & RESTORATION HARDWARE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT; HEATED FLOORS IN ALL BATHROOMS, NEW WINDOWS, NEW ROOF, AN EXTERIOR ALL FRESHLY PAINTED & BIG 2.5 CAR GARAGE OFF LONG ASPHALT DRIVEWAY. ALL GREAT DETAILS & TOUCHES BUT SPORTS FANS THE SHOW STOPPERS HERE ARE WITHOUT COMPARE FOR THE $$ (1) THE FLOWING OPEN FLOOR PLAN ANCHORED BY KILLER KITCHEN (2018) WITH GRANITE TOPS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, POT FILLER, CUSTOM SOFT CLOSE WHITE CABINETS, PENINSULA WITH SEATING & A BOMB OF A BUTLER'S PANTRY WITH COFFE BAR, BUILT IN MICROWAVE & PLENTY OF PANTRY (2) THE FENCED YARD WITH PAVER PATIO UNDER GREAT GATSBY GAZEBO WITH GRILL GAS LINE, SWING & FLORA TO FAWN OVER. .. PARADISE ESPECIALLY NOW WHEN MORE THAN EVER HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS (3) THE FINISHED BASEMENT (FULLY WATERPROOFED) WITH BIG RECREATION ROOM, 4TH BEDROOM, 3RD FULL BATHROOM & LOVELY LAUNDRY ROOM ALL WITH SLEEK TILE FLOOR & DIRECT ACCESS TO YARD (4) A MUD ROOM ENTRY IN BACK WITH STORAGE GALORE ON ALL LEVELS (5) A CENTER OF TOWN LOCATION WITH ALL THE BENEFITS OF THE WILMETTE & NEW TRIER SCHOOLS (6) TAXES OF JUST $8600!!!! NOTE THE BEDROOM CONFIGURATION IS TWO UP, ONE ON MAIN LEVEL & ONE IN BASEMENT. VERY EASY & SAFE TO SHOW SO STEP RIGHT UP AND LET'S MAKE A DEAL!
Public Records
Jun 27, 2011
Sold
$325,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07799710
May 8, 2011
Contingent
—
Public Records
Dec 15, 1995
Sold
$220,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,707 (+5.7%)
$19,427 + $37,573
$57,000
2022
$12,027 (+19.3%)
$16,189 + $39,810
$55,999
2021
$10,084 (+10.5%)
$11,563 + $27,252
$38,815
2020
$9,126 (+2.0%)
$11,563 + $27,252
$38,815
2019
$8,948 (+4.5%)
$11,563 + $31,091
$42,654
2018
$8,559 (+2.7%)
$9,713 + $29,699
$39,412
2017
$8,336 (+3.9%)
$9,713 + $29,699
$39,412
2016
$8,024 (−2.3%)
$9,713 + $29,699
$39,412
2015
$8,209 (+1.4%)
$8,094 + $27,600
$35,694
2014
$8,092 (+4.9%)
$8,094 + $27,600
$35,694
2013
$7,714 (−4.4%)
$8,094 + $27,600
$35,694
2012
$8,073 (+11.1%)
$9,019 + $28,220
$37,239
2011
$7,264 (+2.3%)
$9,019 + $28,220
$37,239
2010
$7,102 (−2.3%)
$9,019 + $28,220
$37,239
2009
$7,269 (+9.7%)
$9,251 + $39,803
$49,054
2008
$6,625 (+9.7%)
$14,801 + $36,835
$51,636
2007
$6,041
$14,801 + $36,835
$51,636
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,251 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,350
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
05331160410000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Jun 23, 2014 • Active
Roof permi
Remove the existing roof and replace it with new roofing materials.
Roofing
Aug 8, 2013 • Active
Base plumb
Repair the sewer line located on private property.
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, Detached, Garage
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 39
Elementary School: Romona Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 39
Middle Or Junior School: Wilmette Junior High School
Alternate Jr High/Middle School: HIGHCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL
High School District: 203
High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Location Information
Township: New Trier
Corporate Limits: Wilmette
Directions: JUST ONE BLOCK NORTH OF WILMETTE ON WEST SIDE OF ILLINOIS....
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,350
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 9,251 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 05331160410000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Highcrest Middle School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Wilmette Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
New Trier Township High School Winnetka
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
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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
0% 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
Wilmette, IL • 60091
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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.
10.2 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$807,000 – $977,000
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