The Joseph Sears School, Kenilworth, IL - January 2015 About The Joseph Sears School The Joseph Sears School is a P-8 school in District 38, and is located at 542 Abbotsford Rd in Kenilworth, IL. It services homes in Kenilworth, Wilmette, and Winnetka. Single-FamilyHomes24 Condos &Townhomes0 Foreclosuresfor Sale0 NewConstruction4 AdultCommunities0 Homes for sale in the The Joseph Sears School area Address Beds Baths Built Price 526 Melrose Ave., Kenilworth, IL 3 1.1 0 $615,000 154 Warwick Ln., Kenilworth, IL 6 5.2 1926 $1,649,000 523 Greenwood Ave., Kenilworth, IL 6 5.1 2014 $2,499,000 609 Ivy Ct., Kenilworth, IL 4 4.1 2006 $1,399,000 500 Brier St., Kenilworth, IL 4 2.1 1968 $959,000 1343 Chestnut Ave., Wilmette, IL 4 2.1 1898 $1,290,000 512 Roslyn Rd., Kenilworth, IL 5 6.2 2008 $3,895... 01/07/2015

Kenilworth posted 3 sales in October - and according to the numbers, they were priced well and sold quickly: Sold homes:  3  Average sold price:  $801,250 Average list to sell price ratio:  99% Average days on market:  8 Current Real Estate Market in Kenilworth: For sale:  29 homes Priced:  $749,000 to $8,950,000 Under contract:  5 homes (with contingencies) Pending:  1 home (contingencies cleared) The average sale price may seem low but the three sales were approximately 400,000, 700,000, and 1,200,000.  What is more revealing is that they sold at a phenomenal 99% of asking price - before any price reductions were needed.  Sellers need to be priced well at this time of year and in Kenilworth, buyers responded quickly.   All Kenilworth Homes for Sale 11/04/2014

The first six months of 2014 clearly show that there was a lack of inventory in Kenilworth.  I know that in May many new homes were listed that helped to alleviate that problem, but the comparison of 2013 to 2014 confirms a dearth of homes for sale.   Mid Year Kenilworth Real Estate Market Report 2014 (with 2013 numbers in red) Homes sold:  18 (27) Average list price:  $1,542,000 ($1,401,000) Average sold price:  $1,423,000 ($1,309,000) List price to sell price ratio:  92% (93%)  (based on final reduced asking price) Average days on market:  117 (148) There were 33% fewer homes sold in 2014 and those homes sold for an average of 12% higher than 2013. That demonstrates a seller's market with an added "ouch" of fewer homes for sale (the "ouch" being for buyers looking to purchase a home i... 07/09/2014

I will be hosting an open house this Sunday, June 1, from 1pm to 3pm.  Come see this lovely home that has a fully updated interior with newer kitchen, HVAC, baths, windows, floors, and much much more. Plus - a large coach house apartment with a full bath over the garage!  Large, private yard with Trex deck and stone fire pit.   Just steps to Joseph Sears School (K-8th), New Trier High School, train, and the beach.       See more photos and details at:  515 Abbotsford Road, Kenilworth, IL List Price: $1,900,000 05/30/2014

The absorption rate is one tool that a real estate agent can use in helping a seller to better understand their local market.   By using a particular time period, in this case the past 6 months, and comparing the number of sold homes in that time period with the number of current listings, the absorption rate can be identified. And what is absorption rate?  It identifies the rate at which a market absorbs (sells off) the inventory.  If the market does not change and no new listing come on, the absorption rate tells you how many months it will take to sell off the current inventory.  It gives you a sense of the pace of the market. Using data for the past 6 months (November 13,2013 to today, May 13, 2014) the absorption rate for Kenilworth is 17.6 months.   Absorption rates can be identif... 05/13/2014

Kenilworth is the North Shore's smallest village with a wide range of prices, albeit on the high end. Nevertheless, this does skew the numbers sometimes.  Let's see how Kenilworth's real estate sales looked like comparing the first quarter of 2014 to 2013.   Kenilworth 1stQ 2014 1st Q 2013       Homes Sold 5 11 Average Sold Price $1,345,000 $859,300 Ratio of List Price to Sell Price 91% 90% Average Days on Market 162 152 Less than half as many homes sold this year which is surprising - Glencoe was the only other village to sell fewer homes this year than last.  The average sale price is much higher, but I won't even enter a percentage since this is such a small number of sales.  The ratio of list to sell and the days on market were about the same.   Here's how the current real estate ma... 04/13/2014

Kenilworth IL Real Estate has boomed during the last year. The village is just in between Wilmette and Winnetka sitting right on Lake Michigan with it's own public beach. It is 15 miles north of downtown Chicago and only has a population of 2,500 people. It's considered to be one of the most affluent communities in the country. The schools are great and is steps from the Metra train for easy 25 minutes access to Chicago's Downtown and the homes are beautiful, many are vintage. At this time there are 34 single family homes for sale and 9 under contract and waiting to close. In the last 12 months 47 houses have closed and are sold. In the way of condos none are available and only 2 have sold in the last 12 months. If you are interested to see for yourself what real estate is for sale or s... 04/01/2014

The frigid temps, snow, and ice have given us something to talk about this year.  One of those things is how it has affected housing sales.  A quieter start to the spring market is not just a local phenomenon - almost the entire country has been affected.It just means we can look forward to a robust April through June! Kenilworth Home Sales Total home sales:  2 Average sold price:  $1,425,000 Average list price to sell price ratio:  91% Average days on market:  136 Kenilworth IL Homes forSale:  29 homes Range:  $825,000 to $8,950,000 Under contract (with contingencies):  3 Pending (contingencies met):  3  Real estate transactions are complicated.  For professional representation whether you are selling your Kenilworth home, or would like to move here, please call me today. 03/02/2014

 Homes for Sale in Joseph Sears School, Kenilworth, IL UPDATED 2022Joseph Sears School in Kenilworth is located at 542 Abbotsford Road. Sears School is popular with parents because it encompasses kindergarten through eighth grade. It's the only public school in the North Shore area like this. The junior high portion is located in the rear part of the school. The school is also just a few blocks south of New Trier High School. For advanced students who take AP classes, it's an easy walk.All children who live in Kenilworth attend Joseph Sears School, but there is also a small sliver of Winnetka to the north and Wilmette to the south that attends the school. All students go on to New Trier High School (or a private high school such as Loyola.)See all homes for sale with full photos and det... 02/24/2014

The Joseph Sears School, Kenilworth, IL About The Joseph Sears School The Joseph Sears School is a P-8 school in District 38, and is located at 542 Abbotsford Rd in Kenilworth, IL. It services homes in Kenilworth. Single-FamilyHomes 25 Condos &Townhomes 0 Foreclosures for Sale 1 NewConstruction 4 AdultCommunities 0 Homes for sale in the The Joseph Sears School area Address Beds Baths Built Price 320 Raleigh Rd., Kenilworth, IL 6 5.1 1930 $2,650,000 736 Cummings Ave., Kenilworth, IL 3 2.2 1925 $989,000 237 Cumnor Rd., Kenilworth, IL 5 4.1 2007 $1,648,000 236 Cumnor Rd., Kenilworth, IL 7 4.2 0 $2,599,995 211 Leicester Rd., Kenilworth, IL 5 4.0 0 $3,250,000 505 Ridge Rd., Kenilworth, IL 4 3.1 1925 $1,225,000 647 Kenilworth Ter., Kenilworth, IL 4 3.1 1939 $825,000 205 Melrose Ave., Kenilwo... 01/06/2014

UPDATED 2019Do You Want to Know if Someone Died in Your House?Winnetka and other North Shore suburbs have their share of bad fortune - murders, suicides, or other tragedies that occur in homes.  When I lived in Kenilworth, I walked my dog past a house that had had a murder that was undiscovered for several days - later when the house went on the market it took a very long time to sell.  And then the new owners tore it down and rebuilt.Another historically sad story is that of the Percy family - and the bludgeoning death of Senator Charles Percy's daughter Valerie in their lakeside Kenilworth home.  While that horrendous event happened in 1966, the house was torn down a few years ago when new owners bought it.Every town in every state has such stories.  And home buyers want to know if a ... 11/19/2013

Kenilworth Homes for Sale - Market Update Kenilworth has seen some wild swings in the market from the apex of 2007 to current times.  Market statistics on Kenilworth are often hard to interpret because of its small size and differences in price ranges.  However, Kenilworth has taken a bigger hit from the recession than its neighbors.   In particular,the median sales price has tumbled considerably.  While market time is down, there is a 9-month supply of inventory, which means a neutral market, neither seller or buyer.     Kenilworth Median Sale Price   Kenilworth Homes Market Time   Kenilworth # of Months Supply of Homes   Kenilworth # of Homes for Sale   Kenilworth # of Closed Home Sales   Sale Price Percentage of Original Price 11/18/2013

Kenilworth Real Estate Market Report October 2013 Kenilworth is very small so each month's report looks different from another month.  However, like the rest of the North Shore villages, Kenilworth homes for sale have done very well with good market time and high percentage of list price to sell price.   Kenilworth Single Family HomesTotal number of homes sold:  3 Average list price:  $1,963,300                                        Average sale price:  $1,930,000                                             Ratio of list to sell price:  98% Average days on market:  44 Currently for sale:  34 homes Lowest price:  $639,000 Highest Price:  $8,950,000 *Contingent:  3 **Pending Sales:  2 Kenilworth homes for sale include 3 homes under $1 million, 15 homes priced between $1-2 million, 8 hom... 11/07/2013

Kenilworth Real Estate Market Report August 2013 It's hard to make generalizations about Kenilworth because of its small size and inventory of homes for sale. But it is interesting to note that the four homes that sold in Kenilworth averaged in price at just over a million.  That's been a  popular price bracket in all North Shore suburbs this summer. Single Family Homes Total number of homes sold:  4  Average list price:  $1,097,000                                                                             Average sale price:  $1,015,100Ratio of list to sell price:  90%Average days on market:  55Currently for sale:  31 homesLease expensive:  $799,000Most expensive:  $8,950,000Contingent:  6Pending Sales:  2 Condos Total number of condos sold:  0 Average list price:  Average sale price... 09/03/2013

Kenilworth Home Sales and Market Report for June 2013 Kenilworth currently has an abundance of inventory and a fairly low number of sales in June. There were 7 closed home sales in Kenilworth in June (compared to 39 in May) Average List Price:  $2,053,700 Average Sell Price:  $1,919,300 List Price to Sell Price Ratio:  93%    Currently For Sale in Kenilworth:  40 homes Lowest Price: $845,000 Highest Price:  $8,950,000 Under Contract:  16 (so we can look toward higher sales in July and August) Kenilworth is highly sought after because of Joseph Sears school, its elementary school.  This school houses pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, and New Trier High School is just two blocks north.  Kenilworth homes for sale will almost always have a higher average price tag than Wilmette, Winnetka ... 07/02/2013

Kenilworth Real Estate Home Sales for May, 2013   There were 5 home sales in Kenilworth last month - selling between $549,000 and $2,450,000. Average List Price:  $1,241,000 Average Sold Price:  $1,217,612 List Price to Sell Price Ratio:  98% Average Market Time:  16 days Currently on the market:  38 homes Lowest Priced:  $799,000 Highest Priced:  $8,950,000 Under Contract:  21 homes Kenilworth is small so total number of sales is usually low - however, the numbers are very strong.  Kenilworth's homes have sold for 98% of asking price with an average market time of 16 days - stupendous!  Several years ago, homes languished on the market here for years.  Home sellers are pricing more sensibly and buyers are responding.   The market has continued to be robust - there are still multiple o... 06/04/2013

Single Family Home Stats for Kenilworth, Illinois Currently for Sale   For Sale Avg. List Min. Max Avg. Days All 54 $2,098,056 $529,000 $8,950,000 120 3 bedrooms 2 $881,500 $799,000 $964,000 77 4 bedrooms 19 $1,175,368 $529,000 $2,200,000 70 5 bedrooms 33 $2,703,030 $899,000 $8,950,000 151 View All Single Family Homes For Sale in Kenilworth Sale Averages - By Month   Sales Avg. List Avg. Sale Ratio% Avg. Days Apr 2013 3 $1,245,667 $1,156,667 92.0% 126 Mar 2013 5 $789,580 $707,100 91.0% 123 Feb 2013 4 $1,313,000 $1,189,250 91.4% 171 Jan 2013 2 $667,000 $580,000 87.0% 175 Dec 2012 2 $2,380,000 $2,195,000 90.5% 186 Nov 2012 1 $619,000 $583,000 94.2% 158 Oct 2012 2 $1,197,450 $1,105,000 90.8% 117 Sep 2012 2 $2,119,500 $1,795,000 81.1% 104 Aug 2012 3 $1,093,000 $939,667 87.7% 132 Jul 2012 3 ... 05/13/2013

Single Family Home Stats for Kenilworth, Illinois Currently for Sale   For Sale Avg. List Min. Max Avg. Days All 38 $2,008,053 $330,000 $8,950,000 175 2 bedrooms 1 $330,000 $330,000 $330,000 132 3 bedrooms 5 $753,200 $499,000 $964,000 35 4 bedrooms 10 $1,043,600 $529,000 $1,999,000 74 5 bedrooms 22 $2,807,909 $899,000 $8,950,000 255 View All Single Family Homes For Sale in Kenilworth Sale Averages - By Month   Sales Avg. List Avg. Sale Ratio% Avg. Days Jan 2013 2 $667,000 $580,000 87.0% 175 Dec 2012 2 $2,380,000 $2,195,000 90.5% 186 Nov 2012 1 $619,000 $583,000 94.2% 158 Oct 2012 2 $1,197,450 $1,105,000 90.8% 117 Sep 2012 2 $2,119,500 $1,795,000 81.1% 104 Aug 2012 3 $1,093,000 $939,667 87.7% 132 Jul 2012 3 $866,000 $820,667 94.9% 110 Jun 2012 7 $1,191,843 $1,086,786 90.5% 135 May 2012 3... 02/05/2013

Kenilworth, IL Housing Report Home Sales 2012     The news is coming at us from all sides, proclaiming, "Real Estate Market Comeback" or "Home Prices Increase."  Yes and no. As we know by now, real estate is very, very local and national trends may be quite different from what is happening here.  I just returned from a trip to Los Angeles where the market is hot, inventory is low, and multiple offers are common.  Lots of disappointed buyers. Our market in Kenilworth and the North Shore is holding steady - although the price drop in Kenilworth was dramatic at 25%.  Total sales were slightly up and list to sell price ratios were the same.  It's always tricky to gauge trends in Kenilworth because it's a small village and there are fewer sales from which to draw from.  Just a few skewed pr... 01/06/2013

Kenilworth Real Estate Market Report November 2012     The market is beginning its annual end-of-year slow down but there are still lots of buyers looking for homes. I just put a listing under contract this weekend for a 2013 close.  Inventory is low and well-priced homes are not taking long to sell.  Prices have not risen - rather they are just flatlined for now. Here are the statistics for Kenilworth: Sold Homes:    11 Average List Price:  $619,000 Average Sell Price:  $583,000 List to Sell Price Ratio:  94%     Average Days on Market:  113 With only one house selling in November in Kenilworth, the average list and sell prices are skewed.  Normally, those numbers are much higher, usually well over $1 million.  But the list to sell ratio is good and 113 days on market is very good. 12/07/2012