Grand lady looking for a new dance partner this 2 bedroom 1 bath condo alternative has so much potential. Roof and windows are in great condition along with newer gas forced air furnace. This home sits on a full-sized lot with plenty of yard space and 2-car garage in prized district 39. This home would easily convert into a 3 bedroom 2 bath with a little work and quickly become a great starter home or investment property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,303 (+6.6%)
$14,437 + $15,562
$29,999
2022
$4,974 (+332.7%)
$14,437 + $15,562
$29,999
2021
$1,150 (−5.1%)
$10,312 + $14,053
$24,365
2020
$1,212 (+1.3%)
$10,312 + $14,053
$24,365
2019
$1,196 (−4.3%)
$10,312 + $16,463
$26,775
2018
$1,249 (+4.7%)
$8,662 + $20,456
$29,118
2017
$1,194 (−27.7%)
$8,662 + $20,456
$29,118
2016
$1,651 (−16.6%)
$8,662 + $20,456
$29,118
2015
$1,980 (+3.8%)
$7,218 + $20,122
$27,340
2014
$1,908 (+2.3%)
$7,218 + $20,122
$27,340
2013
$1,865 (+13.4%)
$7,218 + $20,122
$27,340
2012
$1,645 (+1.7%)
$8,043 + $21,020
$29,063
2011
$1,617 (+14.3%)
$8,043 + $21,020
$29,063
2010
$1,415 (+21.5%)
$8,043 + $21,020
$29,063
2009
$1,165 (−75.0%)
$8,250 + $29,932
$38,182
2008
$4,651 (+253.7%)
$13,200 + $26,993
$40,193
2007
$1,315
$13,200 + $26,993
$40,193
Tax history for 737 Illinois Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,303 (+6.6%)
$14,437 + $15,562
$29,999
2022
$4,974 (+332.7%)
$14,437 + $15,562
$29,999
2021
$1,150 (−5.1%)
$10,312 + $14,053
$24,365
2020
$1,212 (+1.3%)
$10,312 + $14,053
$24,365
2019
$1,196 (−4.3%)
$10,312 + $16,463
$26,775
2018
$1,249 (+4.7%)
$8,662 + $20,456
$29,118
2017
$1,194 (−27.7%)
$8,662 + $20,456
$29,118
2016
$1,651 (−16.6%)
$8,662 + $20,456
$29,118
2015
$1,980 (+3.8%)
$7,218 + $20,122
$27,340
2014
$1,908 (+2.3%)
$7,218 + $20,122
$27,340
2013
$1,865 (+13.4%)
$7,218 + $20,122
$27,340
2012
$1,645 (+1.7%)
$8,043 + $21,020
$29,063
2011
$1,617 (+14.3%)
$8,043 + $21,020
$29,063
2010
$1,415 (+21.5%)
$8,043 + $21,020
$29,063
2009
$1,165 (−75.0%)
$8,250 + $29,932
$38,182
2008
$4,651 (+253.7%)
$13,200 + $26,993
$40,193
2007
$1,315
$13,200 + $26,993
$40,193
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
968
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
05322000070000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.
Nov 8, 2011 • Active
Roof permi
Tear off and replace shingles on the roof.
Roofing
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 Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Enclosed Porch Heated
Level: Main
Dimensions: 21 x 7
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 21 x 16
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room - Down
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 13 x 17
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 09
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: COMBO
Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 08
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 26 x 12
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Walkout
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stucco
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Model: RAISED RANCH
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2021
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 05322000070000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 54X152X50X173
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Fenced Yard
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,149.50
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze,Disabled Person
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), 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
Alternate Elementary School: Highcrest Middle 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 to Illinois Rd south to 737
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 968
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 05322000070000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Highcrest Middle School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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67
50
51
39
37
24
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Sun exposure
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.
10.3 hrs
3.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$476,000 – $577,000
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