OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2020 for $560K

$1,121,352

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,723/mo

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3.5 ba

•

1,862

sq ft

705 Illinois Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091

About this home

VACANT, CLEAN, EASY TO SHOW, AND COMPLETELY SAFE! A beautiful place to call "home" - and situated on a picturesque and secluded ONE-THIRD acre with mature trees, an expansive lawn, and secluded space. Newly painted wiht gleaming hardwood floors and slick canned lighting, this home offers an inviting living room with a wood burning fireplace and built-ins on either side, a sun-filled bonus room (which makes the perfect office), a dining room (with a great built-in cabinet), and a newer kitchen (with a breakfast bar) which opens to the family room which is a super place to relax (and offers a built-in desk/craft area). The kitchen includes a Subzero refridgerator, stainless appliances, & a huge food pantry. The second floor has a full master suite with 3 closets, a Juliet balcony and a charming window seat, as well as two nice-sized bedrooms (both with walk-in closets) and a new and wonderful hall bath. The lower level is exceptional with its great recreation space, full bath, and more storage than one could ever fill! The rear lawn is like a park. Beautiful plantings, an amazing deck tucked under magnificent, mature trees, and a sweeping lawn make for the perfect paradise. Enjoy the home. .. quiet and just blocks from all the local schools, parks, shopping and transportation. The home is perfect for all ages and one that its new owners will love for years to come.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$602Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Barbara Shields • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Barbara Shields • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10610005

Redfin Estimate

$1,121,352

$561K since sold in August 2020$23K since August

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This home's estimate is 14.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$1,400,000
A
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SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,510,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,052 sq ft
931 Pontiac Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,450,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
1943 Greenwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,200,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,807 sq ft
912 Hunter Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,027,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,323 sq ft
323 Vine St, 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

Avg. days on market

30d

3 days MoM

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127

6 MoM

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Charming house and property. Many updates including kitchen which opens to family room. Nice landscaping creates privacy barrier between front yard and Illinois Rd. Deep back yard and detached 2-car garage.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Redfin Associate agent

Sale history for 705 Illinois Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,707 (+5.7%)

$25,333 + $30,667

$56,000

2022

$12,027 (+11.4%)

$25,333 + $30,667

$56,000

2021

$10,795 (+1.7%)

$18,095 + $23,459

$41,554

2020

$10,619 (+17.9%)

$18,095 + $23,459

$41,554

2019

$9,009 (−5.1%)

$18,095 + $27,569

$45,664

2018

$9,496 (+2.6%)

$15,199 + $30,898

$46,097

2017

$9,258 (−2.3%)

$15,199 + $30,898

$46,097

2016

$9,477 (−8.1%)

$15,199 + $30,898

$46,097

2015

$10,316 (+1.5%)

$12,666 + $31,512

$44,178

2014

$10,165 (+4.9%)

$12,666 + $31,512

$44,178

2013

$9,693 (−15.5%)

$12,666 + $31,512

$44,178

2012

$11,464 (+8.9%)

$14,114 + $41,263

$55,377

2011

$10,531 (+6.5%)

$14,114 + $41,263

$55,377

2010

$9,888 (−13.0%)

$14,114 + $41,263

$55,377

2009

$11,361 (+7.5%)

$14,476 + $58,856

$73,332

2008

$10,571 (+6.8%)

$23,161 + $54,030

$77,191

2007

$9,897

$23,161 + $54,030

$77,191

Tax history for 705 Illinois Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,707 (+5.7%)

$25,333 + $30,667

$56,000

2022

$12,027 (+11.4%)

$25,333 + $30,667

$56,000

2021

$10,795 (+1.7%)

$18,095 + $23,459

$41,554

2020

$10,619 (+17.9%)

$18,095 + $23,459

$41,554

2019

$9,009 (−5.1%)

$18,095 + $27,569

$45,664

2018

$9,496 (+2.6%)

$15,199 + $30,898

$46,097

2017

$9,258 (−2.3%)

$15,199 + $30,898

$46,097

2016

$9,477 (−8.1%)

$15,199 + $30,898

$46,097

2015

$10,316 (+1.5%)

$12,666 + $31,512

$44,178

2014

$10,165 (+4.9%)

$12,666 + $31,512

$44,178

2013

$9,693 (−15.5%)

$12,666 + $31,512

$44,178

2012

$11,464 (+8.9%)

$14,114 + $41,263

$55,377

2011

$10,531 (+6.5%)

$14,114 + $41,263

$55,377

2010

$9,888 (−13.0%)

$14,114 + $41,263

$55,377

2009

$11,361 (+7.5%)

$14,476 + $58,856

$73,332

2008

$10,571 (+6.8%)

$23,161 + $54,030

$77,191

2007

$9,897

$23,161 + $54,030

$77,191

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.33 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,567

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

05322000130000

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 Garage Spaces: 2
# of Exterior Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Parking, Parking Space(s)
Driveway
Parking On-Site
Parking Ownership: Owned Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Video

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 17X10
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 9X11
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X8
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 13X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 17X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 9X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 8X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 17X13
In Basement

Additional Rooms Information
Office, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage Room
Full Basement
Partially Finished Basement
Dormer

Additional Room #1 Information
Office
Size: 13X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 17X15
In Basement
Other Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Utility Room-Lower Level
Size: 17X13
In Basement

Additional Room #4 Information
Storage
Size: 13X8
In Basement

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Living Room
Wood Burning

Interior Features
Skylight(s), Hardwood Flooring, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
SpacePak Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Other
Built Before 1978
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 91-100 Years
Brick Exterior
Brick Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Property Features
Deck, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Storm/Screen Windows

Lot Information
Dimensions: 294X66X224X97
.25-.49 Acre
Fenced Yard, Rear of Lot, Mature Trees

Property Information
# of Rooms: 9
Ownership: Fee Simple
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 1567
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Rehab Year: 1995
School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
Parcel Identification Number: 05322000130000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $9,495.72
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)

Location

Community Information
Park/Playground, Pool, Tennis Courts, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street

School Information
Elementary School: Romona Elementary School
Elementary School District: 39
Junior High: Wilmette Junior High School
Alternate Junior High/Middle School: Highcrest Middle School
Junior High District: 39
High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
High School District: 203

Location Information
Township: New Trier
Corporate Limits: Wilmette
Directions: South off of Lake Avenue. West side of Illinois.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,567
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 05322000130000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

Highcrest Middle School

Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Wilmette Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

New Trier Township High School Winnetka

Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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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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

$1.07M – $1.29M

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Home values near 705 Illinois Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
728 Illinois Road, Wilmette, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1280 Sq. Ft.	$824,210
651 Illinois Road, Wilmette, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1284 Sq. Ft.	$668,902

Address	Redfin Estimate
706 Illinois Road, Wilmette, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$864,852
722 Illinois Road, Wilmette, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2348 Sq. Ft.	$1,063,682

Address	Redfin Estimate
704 Illinois Road, Wilmette, IL 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2571 Sq. Ft.	$869,368
718 Illinois Road, Wilmette, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1722 Sq. Ft.	$858,604

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