1940 Chestnut Avenue Wilmette, IL 60091
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  1940 Chestnut Avenue Wilmette, IL 60091

Contingent (22 Days)
$1,300,000 (USD)
3
BED
4
BATH
2,484
SQFT

Description

Set on one of Kenilworth Gardens' most desirable streets, this charming center-entry brick Colonial offers warmth, space, and an unbeatable location. The welcoming living room features a fireplace with marble surround, while the sunny dining room overlooks the yard and deep lot with room for expansion. A first-floor office adds flexibility, and hardwood floors throughout, along with high-end curtains, bring style and continuity to the home. The DeGiulio kitchen is well appointed with a Viking oven, Bosch dishwasher, two wall ovens, and a breakfast nook. The spacious primary bedroom includes a full bath, and a cedar closet in the hallway adds a special touch. The basement, fully rehabbed in 2021, provides exceptional additional living space with a fireplace, kitchenette with wine cooler, abundant storage, and two washers and two dryers. Complete with a sprinkler system, 2-car garage, and walk-to-train convenience, this property is being sold as is.

MLS #:
12602580
Taxes
$17,174(2023)
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1941
Style
Colonial
School District
203,39
County
Cook County
Community
Kenilworth Gardens

Listed By

Mariana Alfar, Evanston
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data
Last checked Apr 20 2026 at 4:57 PM GMT-0600
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
Subdivision
  • Kenilworth Gardens
Property Features
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Fireplace: 2
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
Heating and Cooling
  • Natural Gas
  • Central Air
Basement Information
  • Finished
  • Full
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Water Source: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
School Information
  • Elementary School: Harper Elementary School
  • Middle School: Wilmette Junior High School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi
Parking
  • Garage Owned
  • Garage
  • Detached
  • Yes
Living Area
  • 2,484 sqft
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Disclaimer: Square footage is based on information available to agent, including County records. Information has not been verified by agent and should be verified by buyer.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 4/20/2026 10:57. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.