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251 Wood Court

Wilmette, IL 60091

3 beds
2 baths
2,296 sqft
6,250 sqft lot
$304 per sqft
1921 build
– on site

*HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS DUE 12:00 on Sunday, January 19th*Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a charming home on one of Wilmette's most picturesque streets! Located on the quaint, cobblestone-lined Wood Court, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom farmhouse sits on a 50 X 125 lot. The first floor features freshly stained hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and a separate dining room. Directly off the kitchen is a large deck, perfect for grilling and dining al fresco. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms, one with an en-suite half bathroom, and a shared full bathroom. The full basement provides ample storage and potential for additional living space. The expansive, fully-fenced backyard is perfect for outdoor entertaining or gardening. Detached 2-car garage with alley access. This charming home offers a unique blend of character, modern amenities, and a prime location! Enjoy Wheeler Park steps from the house and a short walk to McKenzie School, the Metra, and all the fabulous restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping downtown Wilmette offers. Don't miss out on making this gem your own!

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12269860 —

The Building

Year Built:

1921
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Deck
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

2296
Total SqFt:

2296
Main SqFt:

941
Upper SqFt:

652
Lower SqFt:

703
Living Area Source:

Estimated

Interior

Room Type:

Mud Room, Recreation Room
Rooms Total:

7
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Location:

Living Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2296

Location

Directions:

1 block West of Green Bay Rd. between Oakwood and Isabella
Location:

4459

The Property

Parcel Number:

05343010170000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard
Lot Size Dimensions:

50 X 125
Lot Size Source:

County Records
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

9393.97

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Lake Michigan, Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Schools

Elementary School:

Mckenzie Elementary School
Elementary School District:

39
Middle Or Junior School:

Wilmette Junior High School
Alt Junior High Name:

Highcrest Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

39
High School:

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

203

The Community

Community Features:

Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

N/A

Extra Units

Other Structures:

None

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$699,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$3,742
Taxes	$782
Insurance	$192
Utilities	$209 See report
Total	$4,925/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
1/15/25 Jan 15, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$699,000

43% of nearby similar homes sold for over asking price

Similar homes that sold in bidding wars went $56k above asking price on average, but some went as high as $186k over asking price.

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This house located in North Shore, Wilmette, IL 60091 is currently for sale for $699,000. 251 Wood Court is a 2,296 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 5 days. 251 Wood Court is in the North Shore neighborhood of Wilmette and has a WalkScore® of 88, making it very walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Highcrest Middle School, New Trier Township High School Winnetka Campus, New Trier Township High School Northfield Campus, Wilmette Junior High School, and Mckenzie Elementary School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, @properties Christie's International Real Estate, and Laura Fitzpatrick as distributed by MLS GRID.

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