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Off Market May 2023 for $725K

$891,280

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,802/mo

•

3,000

sq ft

537 Romona Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091

About this home

JUST LISTED! Must See this beautiful and updated 5 bedroom 3 full bath ranch in sought-after Romona School District. This special home features a spacious open floor plan offering a flexible floor-plan to fit your wish list! The sweet semi-circle driveway welcomes you home! You will be pleasantly surprised at the sprawling space throughout with a large sunlit family room, great dining area and sliding doors overlooking the incredible rear yard. Enjoy updates throughout include a lovely bright kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 42" soft close white cabinets, granite counter tops and subway back splash. Rare to find 4 bedrooms on the main level, beautiful hardwood floors, and 2 full bathrooms including the private primary en-suite bathroom. The expansive lower level offers a huge recreational room with built in full bar, a bonus play area, fifth bedroom, an updated bathroom and great storage! The rear yard is what you have been dreaming of with a great deck, outstanding yard space fully fenced, new awesome storage shed and a private side driveway! Wonderful location! Steps to Romona Elementary School- a proud winner of National Blue Ribbon School Award Of Excellence! Top rated New Trier High School District. Close to parks, Wilmette Junior High, tennis courts & Wilmette Recreational Center. Minutes to shopping & restaurants and the vibrant town of Wilmette! You will love living near Lake Michigan, the Beach, Sailing, Gillson Park and the Yacht Club! Opportunity to build a garage per village approval! Turn key -Move In and ENJOY!!!!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

8,380 sq ftLot Size

$297Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Frank Capitanini • Coldwell Banker Realty

Listed by Trish Capitanini • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Todd Trawinski • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11756423

Redfin Estimate

$891,280

$166K since sold in May 2023$24K since August

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This home's estimate is 14.1% higher than the average sale price ($781K) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$887,717
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,619 sq ft
2717 Lincoln Ln, Wilmette, IL 60091
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$865,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,092 sq ft
409 Brookside Dr, Wilmette, IL 60091
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$652,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,174 sq ft
340 Romona Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$721,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
710 Laporte Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

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Market trends in 60091, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

105.9%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$91K MoM

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30d

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Comprehensive rehab throughout.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Nathan Freeborn
Redfin Premier agent
Small ranch home across the street from Ramona Elementary. Needs updating & TLC. Very pleasant yard with mature canopy. Trees need trimming.
15 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Ken Snedegar
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Complete interior renovation. All new kitchen, new windows and doors, new bathrooms, newly finished basement. Freshly painted in shades of grey and white accents. Across from Romona school and down the street from Regina Dominican.
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Sale history for 537 Romona Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11756423

May 17, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$725,000

$242/sq ft

Apr 27, 2023

Pending

—

Apr 18, 2023

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Apr 13, 2023

Listed (Active)

$649,000

$216/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11108951

Jul 23, 2021

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$585,000

$195/sq ft

Jul 14, 2021

Pending

—

Jul 7, 2021

Pending

—

Jun 5, 2021

Pending (Contingent)

—

Jun 2, 2021

Listed (New)

$579,000

$193/sq ft

+10

Beautiful, completely remodeled 4 bedroom, 3 full bath ranch in sought-after Romona School District. Home features a spacious open floor plan & enormous finished basement with 5th bedroom/office, rec room, wet bar & full bath. Chef's kitchen with 42" soft-close cabinets, stainless steel appliances, subway tile back splash & granite counters. Recently refinished hardwood floors, new windows & doors. Entry foyer leads to a bright living & dining room with lovely views & sliding door to deck & backyard. Primary bedroom has private full bath with shower. New A/C unit, replaced sewer line, new washer & dryer. Plenty of storage. Huge yard with mature trees, deck, circular & side drive. Wonderful & quiet location! Steps to Romona Elementary School- a proud winner of National Blue Ribbon School Award Of Excellence! Top rated New Trier High School District. Walk to parks, Wilmette Junior High, tennis courts & Wilmette Rec Center. Minutes to shopping & restaurants.

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11107406

Jun 2, 2021

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09760757

Jan 18, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$455,000

$152/sq ft

Jan 12, 2018

Pending

—

Dec 5, 2017

Contingent

—

Nov 16, 2017

Price Changed

$489,000

$163/sq ft

Oct 31, 2017

Price Changed

$499,900

$167/sq ft

Sep 25, 2017

Listed (New)

$519,000

$173/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09380572

Mar 28, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Feb 14, 2017

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Jan 6, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Nov 11, 2016

Price Changed

Nov 2, 2016

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09262098

Sep 7, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Jul 28, 2016

Price Changed

Jun 18, 2016

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09161421

Jun 3, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Apr 18, 2016

Price Changed

Apr 9, 2016

Price Changed

Mar 10, 2016

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09117061

Mar 2, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Feb 10, 2016

Price Changed

Jan 15, 2016

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08971082

Aug 7, 2015

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$395,000

$132/sq ft

Aug 2, 2015

Pending

—

Jul 19, 2015

Contingent

—

Jul 17, 2015

Price Changed

$415,000

$138/sq ft

Jul 16, 2015

Price Changed

$425,000

$142/sq ft

Jul 2, 2015

Listed (New)

$439,000

$146/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08734754

Nov 10, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Oct 22, 2014

Price Changed

Sep 22, 2014

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07907585

Nov 11, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Oct 15, 2011

Price Changed (Price Change)

Oct 2, 2011

Relisted (Active)

—

Oct 2, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Sep 20, 2011

Listed (New)

Public Records

Sep 22, 2004

Sold

$459,000

$153/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 17, 1998

Sold

$266,000

$89/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,977 (+5.9%)

$14,663 + $41,436

$56,099

2022

$11,314 (+6.6%)

$14,663 + $41,436

$56,099

2021

$10,609 (+1.7%)

$10,473 + $30,364

$40,837

2020

$10,436 (+1.9%)

$10,473 + $30,364

$40,837

2019

$10,237 (+1.0%)

$10,473 + $34,403

$44,876

2018

$10,138 (−6.1%)

$8,797 + $37,253

$46,050

2017

$10,793 (+4.5%)

$8,797 + $41,235

$50,032

2016

$10,332 (+5.8%)

$8,797 + $41,235

$50,032

2015

$9,766 (+1.5%)

$7,331 + $34,632

$41,963

2014

$9,623 (+4.9%)

$7,331 + $34,632

$41,963

2013

$9,176 (+11.5%)

$7,331 + $34,632

$41,963

2012

$8,231 (+3.8%)

$8,169 + $32,295

$40,464

2011

$7,929 (+2.3%)

$8,169 + $32,295

$40,464

2010

$7,749 (−17.9%)

$8,169 + $32,295

$40,464

2009

$9,434 (+3.7%)

$8,379 + $47,583

$55,962

2008

$9,096 (+2.3%)

$13,406 + $45,501

$58,907

2007

$8,889

$13,406 + $45,501

$58,907

Tax history for 537 Romona Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,977 (+5.9%)

$14,663 + $41,436

$56,099

2022

$11,314 (+6.6%)

$14,663 + $41,436

$56,099

2021

$10,609 (+1.7%)

$10,473 + $30,364

$40,837

2020

$10,436 (+1.9%)

$10,473 + $30,364

$40,837

2019

$10,237 (+1.0%)

$10,473 + $34,403

$44,876

2018

$10,138 (−6.1%)

$8,797 + $37,253

$46,050

2017

$10,793 (+4.5%)

$8,797 + $41,235

$50,032

2016

$10,332 (+5.8%)

$8,797 + $41,235

$50,032

2015

$9,766 (+1.5%)

$7,331 + $34,632

$41,963

2014

$9,623 (+4.9%)

$7,331 + $34,632

$41,963

2013

$9,176 (+11.5%)

$7,331 + $34,632

$41,963

2012

$8,231 (+3.8%)

$8,169 + $32,295

$40,464

2011

$7,929 (+2.3%)

$8,169 + $32,295

$40,464

2010

$7,749 (−17.9%)

$8,169 + $32,295

$40,464

2009

$9,434 (+3.7%)

$8,379 + $47,583

$55,962

2008

$9,096 (+2.3%)

$13,406 + $45,501

$58,907

2007

$8,889

$13,406 + $45,501

$58,907

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,379 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,714

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

05321160400000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 4
# of Parking (Total): 4
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway, Circular Driveway
Parking: Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Driveway: Asphalt,Circular,Side Drive

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

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

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 4
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 39 x 32
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bar/Entertainment
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 14 x 6
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Custom Cabinetry,Granite Counters
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 13
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 13
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished
Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Open Floorplan
# of Rooms: 9

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck

Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 61-70 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Model: RANCH
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2016
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 05321160400000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 63 X 132
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Fenced Yard
Zero Lot Line: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,609.17
Tax Year: 2021

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks

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
High School District: 203
High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi

Location Information
Township: New Trier
Corporate Limits: Wilmette
Directions: Lake Ave S to Romona, E of Skokie Blv, or N of Wilmette Ave.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,714
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,379 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 05321160400000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: The Trawinski Team

Around this home

Schools

Romona Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.1mi

10/10

Wilmette Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

New Trier Township H S Northfield

Public 9 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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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

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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$847,000 – $1.02M

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Home values near 537 Romona Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
512 Romona Road, Wilmette, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2129 Sq. Ft.	$923,646
511 Romona Road, Wilmette, IL 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2826 Sq. Ft.	$982,606

Address	Redfin Estimate
518 Romona Road, Wilmette, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1858 Sq. Ft.	$845,572
517 Romona Road, Wilmette, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1473 Sq. Ft.	$770,621

Address	Redfin Estimate
609 Romona Road, Wilmette, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$666,646
523 Romona Road, Wilmette, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$835,552

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