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Wilmette, IL Real Estate News

By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
UPDATED 2019 Recently I had been showing homes in Wilmette IL to a couple moving here from out-of-state.  They had chosen Wilmette as the community they wanted to live in because of the good home values, schools, beautiful Gillson beach and park, and convenient transportation.The husband noticed that there was a recurring notice in all of the listings.  In the remarks section of the Multiple Listing sheet, it said "Buyer pays Wilmette transfer tax."  He thought that sellers were being disingenuous by trying not to pay something they should be.I explained that no, ALL buyers of homes in Wilmette must pay a transfer tax of $3.00 per $1000 of home price.  The transfer tax was adopted in 1988 and applies only to buyers.  Sellers in Wilmette do not pay a transfer tax.If you purchase a $700,0...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
By Art Wilson, RealtorWilmette's August Property sales were 43, down -4.4% from 45 in August of 2014 and -24.6% lower than the 57 sales last month. August 2015 sales were at their lowest level compared to August of 2014 and 2013. August YTD sales of 327 are running -8.1% behind last year's year-to-date sales of 356.The Median Sales Price in August was $735,000, up 3.5% from $710,000 in August of 2014 and up 9.9% from $669,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in August was $742,366, down -10.0% from $824,767 in August of 2014 and down -5.6% from $786,558 last month. August 2015 ASP was at a mid range compared to August of 2014 and 2013.The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of August was 211, down -9.8% from 234 last month and up 39.7% from 151 in August of last year....
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By Noah Seidenberg, Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917
(Coldwell Banker)
We have a new resource available for to help people in their home search in Wilmette IL. With this new site you will be able to search all the areas within Wilmette IL and search for homes and condos. The areas are the most popular for people searching for Wilmette Real Estate, Gage, East Wilmette, Indian Hill Estates, McKenzie and Pin Oak. All the information comes directly from the multiple listing service and is updated on the fly.Also included are tips for buyers, sellers and Homes owners. We hope you enjoy the Wilmette Homes site and find it useful. Please feel free to check out Wilmette Homes.Wilmette IL is one of the nicest North Shore suburbs of Chicago. Located just on the border of Evanston and sitting right on Lake Michigan with wonderful beach access with boating, swimming a...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Are you ready to watch or participate in this year's 3rd annual North Shore Triathlon which starts at 6:45 this Sunday at Gillson Beach?  500 people will be participating, but for me, it's watch only! The North Shore Triathlon starts at 6:45 as a 500m (around 547 yards) swim along the lakefront - wet suits will be available for rental if the water temps are below 78 degrees.  The second leg is a 20K (around 12 1/2 miles) along Sheridan Road, west on Willow in Winnetka, north on Wilson and back.  The bike portion doubles back on itself and riders will take two loops of the course.  All riders must wear helmetsThe run portion is a 5K (around 3 miles) single loop course that mostly follows Greenleaf west.Gillson Park will be closed to cars Saturday night at 9pm and several local streets wi...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
By Art Wilson, Realtor Wilmette's July Property sales were 57, down -21.9% from 73 in July of 2014 and -26.0% lower than the 77 sales last month. July 2015 sales were at their lowest level compared to July of 2014 and 2013. July YTD sales of 284 are running -8.7% behind last year's year-to-date sales of 311. The Median Sales Price in July was $669,000, down -2.3% from $685,000 in July of 2014 and down -0.1% from $670,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in July was $786,558, down -3.6% from $815,691 in July of 2014 and up 1.8% from $772,713 last month. July 2015 ASP was at a mid range compared to July of 2014 and 2013. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of July was 232, up 2.7% from 226 last month and up 56.8% from 148 in July of last year. July 2015 Inventory wa...
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By Jack Lewitz
(Exit Strategy Realty)
East Wilmette French Provincial Custom Home! Live In Style! List Price $1,449,900.Home Features:  16  Rooms /6 BR /5.5 BathsVaulted Cathedral Ceilings, Media Room, Exercise Room, Game Room, 2 Kitchens, Dog Shower   Walking Distance to Wilmette Beach and Harbor, Linden L Stop and accross the street from Bahai Temple.    For More Information Contact:Jack Lewitz Broker OwnerIL Real Estate Specialists708-309-5334email: Jacklewitz@sbcglobal.net  
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By Jack Lewitz
(Exit Strategy Realty)
There is a little park in West Wilmette that I think is a hidden gem. I love finding out of the way places or what I call hidden gems in unusual places often not seen or tucked away that few people are aware of like this park.In West Wilmette this little gem of a park designed by F.A. Cushing Smith Landscape Architect appear to be inspired by Jens Jensen. This park has a beautiful pond and is fun to explore and has several park benches to sit and read or enjoy nature.  
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
 2616 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette This 3-bedroom, 2-bath roomy brick ranch home is new to the market.  Many updates including hardwood floors, granite counters, and brand new hall bath.  Master bedroom has in-suite bath and all bedrooms are good-sized.  Living room with picture window overlooks deep back yard plus a bonus family room or office - all on one floor.The basement has a large rec room, exercise area, laundry, office, and possible 4th bedroom.There is a 2 1/2 car garage plus custom storage shed.Great condition!Price:  $489,000     
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By Noah Seidenberg, Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917
(Coldwell Banker)
Wilmette IL Real Estate July 2015Wilmette IL continues to be very popular in real estate sales. It is no surprise as this is one of the most sought after North Shore Suburbs to call home. Wilmette offers tree lined streets, the roads are cobblestone and there is no need for speed bumps. It's beautiful! The schools are among the best in the country and is part of the New Trier school district, your children will be attending New Trier High School which I attended and graduated in 1976. Don't tell anyone I how old I am. This village is a quiet bedroom community where everyone knows your name.The Wilmette Real Estate stats are looking very good and there is a 31.6% change in new properties, 22.6% more closed sales and a whopping 76% gain in inventory of new properties. You can find a great...
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By Alan May, Home is where the hearth is.
(Jameson Sotheby's International Realty)
What can I buy in Wilmette, IL for $500,000? Let's talk about single-family homes for this post. Wilmette is a very nice bedroom community along the lakefront.  While Wilmette can be a pricey community, you can still purchase a nice home for $500,000 in Wilmette.  Here are a few representative examples:                   746 Leyden Lane, is a 5 bedroom, four bath with a two-car detached garage currently listed for $499,000. The MLS description says: comfortable family home in a great neighborhood.  Tree-lined-street overlooking forest preserve. 2.5 baths w/hardwood floors throughout most of the house. Light & bright recently updated kitchen w/brand new stainless appliances & granite counters. Currently listed by Bilha Solomon of Coldwell Banker. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~           ...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Kenilworth Gardens Wilmette IL Homes for Sale UPDATED 2022Kenilworth Gardens is not in Kenilworth . . . it's actually in Wilmette!   Many of my clients are surprised to hear this, especially since Kenilworth Gardens directly abuts Kenilworth. The streets that make up Kenilworth Gardens run east-west just west of Ridge Road as it runs through Kenilworth and Wilmette. At the north end is Beechwood and working south, next is Kenilworth Ave., Chestnut, Thornwood, Greenwood, and finally Elmwood.  Along the east side is Ridge Road but the west side is a little fuzzier and some feel that it stretches all the way to Illinois Road where Kenilworth Gardens gives way to Indian Hill Estates.  Kenilworth Gardens is popular because the homes are close together, the school is within walking distance, ...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
The annual Wilmette Sidewalk Sale and Summerfest are fast approaching.  This year's event will take place on Friday and Saturday, June 10th and 11th from 9am to 5pm. There is lots of entertainment planned including a Classic Car show, live music onstage, and a beer and wine garden.  These activities take place in downtown Wilmette In addition, there will be a concert at St. Augustine's Church (1140 Wilmette Ave) with Howard Levy's Acoustic Express.  Festivities begin at 6pm with wine and beer served in a courtyard setting with live music.  The concert begins at 7:30, with doors opening at 7pm.  Tickets can be purchased at:  Howard Levy ConcertMore on Howard Levy:"Multiple Grammy- Award Winner Howard Levy is an acknowledged master of the diatonic harmonica, a superb pianist, innovative c...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
 UPDATED 2022 McKenzie Square in Wilmette, IL - Homes for Sale McKenzie Square is one of Wilmette's distinct neighborhoods and is named for the local school, McKenzie Elementary School. This area is roughly bounded by Green Bay Road on the east; Ridge Road on the west side; Lake Avenue along the north side; and Wilmette on the south.  McKenzie Square is a desirable place to live - it's centrally located in Wilmette - close to the school, train station, downtown Wilmette, public library, and the post office. Because the school is located between Wilmette and Lake Avenues, children don't have to cross a major street to get there.  (There are homes, however, that are located across those streets that attend this school, but they are not in McKenzie Square.)    If you are interested in buyi...
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By Noah Seidenberg, Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917
(Coldwell Banker)
Happy Fourth of July to EveryoneAt Gilson Park in Wilmette IL they fire the fireworks celebration on July 3rd. We walked over there last night and had a very nice time. There were many people enjoying themselves but it is a huge park. This is a sample of what we saw.The best to everyone. Peace and Love to the world
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By Alan May, Home is where the hearth is.
(Jameson Sotheby's International Realty)
I have the best job in the world.  Bar none.Today, this home on the Wilmette Lakefront, in the shadow of the Baha'i Temple, was open for brokers to preview for their clients. It's the old Goldblatt mansion, currently on the market for $10,900,000 being marketed by Laurie Gross and Maureen Mohling of Coldwell Banker...It was a catered event, so I got to sit out in well-manicured backyard, overlooking Lake Michigan, being fed food catered by Michaels and calling it "working".  Yep, that's "working"!  I have the best job in the world.  Oh, by the way (not that it matters), it's a beeeyootiful home!
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
By Art Wilson, Realtor Wilmette's May Property sales were 46, down -14.8% from 54 in May of 2014 and 21.1% higher than the 38 sales last month. May 2015 sales were at their lowest level compared to May of 2014 and 2013. May YTD sales of 148 are running -15.9% behind last year's year-to-date sales of 176. The Median Sales Price in May was $607,000, down -4.0% from $632,000 in May of 2014 and down -7.3% from $655,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in May was $677,717, down -13.6% from $784,297 in May of 2014 and down -5.3% from $715,934 last month. May 2015 ASP was at a mid - range compared to May of 2014 and 2013. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of May was 209, up 14.2% from 183 last month and up 72.7% from 121 in May of last year. May 2015 Inventory was at h...
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By Haris Dedic, Glenview Real Estate - Chicago North Shore
(Villager Realty 847-878-2588)
Looking to buy or sell a home in Wilmette, IL ? Here are my latest blog posts from HomesByHaris.com if you missed them. Wilmette, Illinois Real Estate Market Update - May 2015Wilmette real estate market trends; available homes on the market, average prices, foreclosures/REO, short sales Vs. traditional sales. What Can 500k Buy You In WilmetteHomes on the market from 400k to 600k. Available homes, market trends, condos, town homes. Homes On Large Oversized Lots In WilmetteAvailable homes by acreage, real estate trends and subdivisions. New Construction Homes In WilmetteHomes on the market built in 2015 and 2014 with real estate market trends. Wilmette Real Estate and other stuff blog on HomesByHaris.com  WILMETTE MLS HOME SEARCH on HomesByHaris.com Homes For Sale in Wilmette Single Famil...
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By Haris Dedic, Glenview Real Estate - Chicago North Shore
(Villager Realty 847-878-2588)
Looking to buy or sell a home in Wilmette, IL?   Currently there are 214 homes on the market with an average listing  price of $992,521. 113 homes are under contract in Wilmette, Illinois. 444 were sold in the past 12 months with an average sale price of $772,212.  The highest sold price was $6,200,000. URL's to available homes on HomesByHaris by price range:  Once on the selected web page, it is easy to save the search, filter by subdivision, filter by property type, baths, beds, garage spaces, lot size & year build.   $0 to $200,000 $200,000 to $300,000 $300,000 to $400,000 $400,000 to $500,000 $500,000 to $600,000  $600,000 to $700,000  $700,000 to $800,000  $800,000 to $900,000   $900,000 to $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000    Homes For Sale in Wilmette Detached Single Family Homes in Wi...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
By Art Wilson, Realtor Wilmette's April Property sales were 38, down -17.4% from 46 in April of 2014 and 35.7% higher than the 28 sales last month. April 2015 sales were at their lowest level compared to April of 2014 and 2013. April YTD sales of 102 are running -16.4% behind last year's year-to-date sales of 122.  The Median Sales Price in April was $655,000, up 21.9% from $537,500 in April of 2014 and down -12.4% from $747,450 last month. The Average Sales Price in April was $715,934, up 13.9% from $628,773 in April of 2014 and down -16.5% from $857,542 last month. April 2015 ASP was at highest level compared to April of 2014 and 2013. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of April was 179, up 16.2% from 154 last month and up 51.7% from 118 in April of last year. Apr...
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