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Off market feb 2023 for $535K

$705,796

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,044/mo

•

1,513

sq ft

601 Romona Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091

About this home

Welcome home! Move right into this fully updated mid-century modern split-level home that sits across the street from the award winning Romona Elementary School. This delightful and bright 3 bed, 2 full bath home is walking distance to all three Wilmette schools that service Kindergarten through 8th grade. The 1st floor has a spacious living room, dining room, newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances that open to a separate family room with custom new built-ins, mud room area and sliding glass doors that lead to your private patio. The 2nd floor has a spacious primary suite with ample closet space and a private renovated bathroom. Two additional bedrooms and another full renovated bath complete the 2nd floor. Head downstairs to your finished basement that has been newly renovated with built in bar, desk area and storage closets with laundry room. The fully fenced backyard is beautifully landscaped and hardscaped with red brick pavers for those who love to entertain or simply enjoy their outdoor space. See additional information for the extensive list of improvements! There is no garage on property, but ability to build. **Seller offering $5,000.00 credit to build a garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

$466Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Courtney Cook • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Judy Greenberg • Compass

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11702928

Redfin Estimate

$705,796

$171K since sold in February 2023$17K since September

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This home's estimate is 26.1% higher than the average sale price ($560K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$529,500
A
3 beds2 baths2,200 sq ft
232 Thelin Ct, Wilmette, IL 60091
SOLD MAR 17, 2026
$530,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,470 sq ft
700 Lamon Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$630,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,402 sq ft
239 Kilpatrick Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$541,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,752 sq ft
2912 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$475,900
E
3 beds2 baths1,268 sq ft
3442 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$652,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,174 sq ft
340 Romona Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091

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Market trends in 60091, IL

Last updated September 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

Avg. days on market

30d

3 days MoM

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Extremely clean and updated mid-century home. Great location. 'Dry' basement. Kitchen rehab was a success.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 601 Romona Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11702928

Feb 28, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$535,000

$354/sq ft

Feb 11, 2023

Pending

—

Jan 22, 2023

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Jan 18, 2023

Listed (Active)

$545,000

$360/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11644281

Nov 15, 2022

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09829325

Mar 5, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$420,000

$278/sq ft

Feb 20, 2018

Pending

—

Feb 10, 2018

Contingent

—

Jan 9, 2018

Listed (New)

$439,000

$290/sq ft

+28

Bright & cheerful, move-in ready, mid-century split level home set on beautifully landscaped property. Across street from National Blue Ribbon Award Romona Elementary and close to ball fields and tennis courts. Short distance to Highcrest Middle School, Wilmette Jr. High and Centennial Park pools and ice rink. This home features a newly remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances and plenty of storage space. Plenty of natural light pours into the living area and dining room perfect for entertaining. Spacious family room right off of the kitchen. All bedrooms on second floor perfect for added privacy. Master bedroom with en suite bath. Finished basement features office space and living area. Well landscaped yard with plenty of green space perfect for summer time. Come on by!

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09763166

Jan 9, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Nov 26, 2017

Contingent

—

Public Records

Jun 28, 2005

Sold

$445,000

$294/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,694 (+5.9%)

$11,781 + $39,444

$51,225

2022

$8,207 (−0.5%)

$12,474 + $29,156

$41,630

2021

$8,250 (+0.9%)

$9,355 + $25,731

$35,086

2020

$8,173 (+2.0%)

$9,355 + $25,731

$35,086

2019

$8,013 (+9.7%)

$9,355 + $29,201

$38,556

2018

$7,306 (−5.0%)

$7,969 + $26,175

$34,144

2017

$7,694 (+3.7%)

$7,969 + $28,666

$36,635

2016

$7,420 (−3.5%)

$7,969 + $28,666

$36,635

2015

$7,690 (+1.4%)

$6,583 + $27,019

$33,602

2014

$7,581 (+4.9%)

$6,583 + $27,019

$33,602

2013

$7,226 (−1.8%)

$6,583 + $27,019

$33,602

2012

$7,360 (+3.7%)

$7,276 + $29,171

$36,447

2011

$7,101 (+2.3%)

$7,276 + $29,171

$36,447

2010

$6,943 (+13.1%)

$7,276 + $29,171

$36,447

2009

$6,139 (+3.5%)

$7,449 + $34,904

$42,353

2008

$5,932 (+4.5%)

$11,919 + $32,664

$44,583

2007

$5,675

$11,919 + $32,664

$44,583

Tax history for 601 Romona Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,694 (+5.9%)

$11,781 + $39,444

$51,225

2022

$8,207 (−0.5%)

$12,474 + $29,156

$41,630

2021

$8,250 (+0.9%)

$9,355 + $25,731

$35,086

2020

$8,173 (+2.0%)

$9,355 + $25,731

$35,086

2019

$8,013 (+9.7%)

$9,355 + $29,201

$38,556

2018

$7,306 (−5.0%)

$7,969 + $26,175

$34,144

2017

$7,694 (+3.7%)

$7,969 + $28,666

$36,635

2016

$7,420 (−3.5%)

$7,969 + $28,666

$36,635

2015

$7,690 (+1.4%)

$6,583 + $27,019

$33,602

2014

$7,581 (+4.9%)

$6,583 + $27,019

$33,602

2013

$7,226 (−1.8%)

$6,583 + $27,019

$33,602

2012

$7,360 (+3.7%)

$7,276 + $29,171

$36,447

2011

$7,101 (+2.3%)

$7,276 + $29,171

$36,447

2010

$6,943 (+13.1%)

$7,276 + $29,171

$36,447

2009

$6,139 (+3.5%)

$7,449 + $34,904

$42,353

2008

$5,932 (+4.5%)

$11,919 + $32,664

$44,583

2007

$5,675

$11,919 + $32,664

$44,583

*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

6,930 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,513

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

05321110240000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

Dec 17, 2013 • Active

Base elect

Install an exterior flood control system in the lawn, including an ejector pump.

Electrical

Grading

Dec 17, 2013 • Active

Base plumb

Install an exterior flood control system in the lawn, including an ejector pump.

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 Parking (Total): 2
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking: Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Driveway: Asphalt

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 31 x 16
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Storage
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 9
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 10
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 9
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 8
Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 12
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Updated Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 15 x 11
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 21 x 14
Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, Built-in Features, Some Carpeting, Drapes/Blinds
# of Rooms: 8

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio

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

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: Split Level
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2018
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 05321110240000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 6930
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,249.94
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

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: 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: Lake Street to Romona Road, South on Romona to Central

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,513
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,930 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 05321110240000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: Judy Greenberg Group

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 • 1.4mi

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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

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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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.

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Estimated sale price

$671,000 – $812,000

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Home values near 601 Romona Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
609 Romona Rd, Wilmette, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$637,752
537 Romona Rd, Wilmette, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$878,994

Address	Redfin Estimate
523 Romona Rd, Wilmette, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$822,046
543 Romona Rd, Wilmette, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1345 Sq. Ft.	$640,444

Address	Redfin Estimate
533 Romona Rd, Wilmette, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2020 Sq. Ft.	$803,797
621 Romona Rd, Wilmette, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2303 Sq. Ft.	$1,038,565

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