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Wilmette, IL Real Estate News

By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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WILMETTE REAL ESTATE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2018 22 homes closed in September 2018 in Wilmette compared to 31 in August. That is not unusual because buyers had scheduled closes before school begins. The median sale price of homes rose from $765,000 to $830.000 SOLD HOMES  - SEPTEMBER 2018 - WILMETTE CURRENT SNAPSHOT OF WILMETTE REAL ESTATE Homes for sale: 172Price range: $279,000 to $3,600,000Under contract: 31Single family home absorption rate: 5.8 months  (balanced market)Condos for sale: 32Price range: $123,000 - $1,600,000SEE ALL WILMETTE HOMES FOR SALETo CONTACT Margaret Goss, please call 847-977-6024 or email:  margaret.goss@bairdwarner.comMargaret Goss is a full-time real estate agent since 1998 servicing the North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Northfi...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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FREE GUIDED TREE WALK - GILLSON PARK, WILMETTE IL Join Go Green Wilmette in their annual Tree Walk, held this year at Gillson Park in Wilmette. The tour will be guided by a knowledgeable tree person or a tree enthusiast. Last year I attended the event at Mallincrodt Park and the guide was a arborist from a local nursery.  There will actually be several tour guides that will take smaller groups since the turn-out is fairly substantial.  The tour lasts about 1 1/2 hours with the guide explaining how to identify trees, how to care for them, and which species are best for our area. Questions are welcome!  The Tree Walk is free and family-friendly. When: Sunday, October 7Time: 1pmWhere: Gillson Park in Wilmette, meet near the Wallace Bowl  To CONTACT Margaret Goss, please call 847-977-6024 o...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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Home Prices in Wilmette IL for August 2018 Wilmette  has seen eight months (from January 1, 2018) of fairly steady monthly sale prices. Monthly home sale prices have varied from a low of $690,000 to a high of $825,000. Median days-on-market have also varied from a low of 18 days (May) to a high of 152 days (February.) There have been a total of 282 homes sold in Wilmette through the end of August.   If you are considering buying a home, having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must. If you will be making an offer, be sure to have your agent prepare a thorough market analysis of the Wilmette market. If you would like to see current inventory of for sale homes in Wilmette, click the link. Currently, the Wilmette real estate market has a median time of 89 days (less ...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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Click on the links below to see what homes sold in your village as well as a snapshot of the current real estate market customized for each area. WINNETKA WILMETTE KENILWORTH GLENCOE NORTHFIELD GLENVIEW To CONTACT Margaret Goss, please call 847-977-6024 or email:  margaret.goss@bairdwarner.comMargaret Goss is a full-time real estate agent since 1998 servicing the North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Northfield, Glenview, and Evanston.  See full BIO for Margaret Goss. 
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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In July 2018 , there were 29 home sales in Wilmette.  The current real estate market in Wilmette: Homes for sale: 167 Priced:  319,900 to $3,199,000 Homes under contract/pending: 44 Absorption rate:  5.5 months Condos for sale: 30 Priced: $156,900 to $1,600,000 Median price for the past 12 months SEE ALL HOMES FOR SALE IN WILMETTE To contact Margaret Goss, please call 847-977-6024 or email margaret.goss@bairdwarner.com Margaret Goss is a full-time real estate broker practicing since 1998 in the North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Northfield, Glenview, and Evanston. See full bio for Margaret Goss
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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Wilmette had a little dip in its real estate market in 2017 but has recovered in 2018. It continues to be the most popular North Shore village for buyers because of its diverse housing stock, great downtown area, and proximity to transportation and shopping. FIRST-HALF HOUSING REPORT FOR WILMETTE 2018, 2017, AND 2007  In comparing sales for the first six months of 2017 vs 2018, I also decided to throw 2007 into the mix. Buyers and sellers often ask if Wilmette real estate has returned to its pre-recession numbers and I finally see that Wilmette is getting close. Several things stand out in this chart. First, the total number of sales was much lower in 2007 - but this makes sense. The market was hot because there were more buyers than sellers so fewer houses to buy. The 2nd line shows th...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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See all home sales and market reports for your North Shore village: WINNETKA WILMETTE KENILWORTH GLENCOE NORTHFIELD GLENVIEW   To contact Margaret Goss, please call 847-977-6024 or email margaret.goss@bairdwarner.comMargaret Goss is a full-time real estate broker practicing since 1998 in the North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Northfield, Glenview, and Evanston.See full bio for Margaret Goss
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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In May there were 43 closed home sales in Wilmette:  The current real estate market in Wilmette: Homes for sale:  173 Priced:  $319,000 to $3,199,000 Homes under contract/pending:  77 Absorption rate: 5.5 months Condos for sale:  30 Priced:  $158,000 to $1,600,000 Median price for the past 12 months:   SEE ALL HOMES FOR SALE IN WILMETTE To contact Margaret Goss, please call 847-977-6024 or email margaret.goss@bairdwarner.com Margaret Goss is a full-time real estate broker practicing since 1998 in the North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Northfield, Glenview, and Evanston. See full bio for Margaret Goss
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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What  a gem of a home in this quiet area of Wilmette! Conveniently located just steps between Highcrest Middle School and Wilmette Junior High, 2525 Greenleaf has:  Bedrooms: 5 (all on the 2nd floor!) Baths:  3 1/2 Plus:   renovated kitchen with high-end stainless appliances dining room with fireplace family room adjacent to kitchen lovely backyard with brick paver patio and dog run huge walk-in pantry and mud room hardwood floors throughout 2 1/2 car attached garage finished basement Price:  $885,000 - a solid value for all this home offers in the New Trier School district. For photos and more information, please see: 2525 Greenleaf, Wilmette, IL For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call me at: 847-977-6024 (Home listed by Baird & Warner, Winnetka)
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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Comparing the first quarter of 2017 real estate statistics to the first quarter of 2018 shows varied, unpredictable, and conflicting trends. Observations about the North Shore real estate market: Winnetka's total number of closed home sales is lower this year but the median sales price is up.Wilmette's numbers are almost exactly the same from 2017 to 2018.Kenilworth is too small to make sense of the numbers over a 3-month period of time. In other words, the median sales price did not almost double.Glencoe saw a substantial increase in both total sales and median price. But the total days on market rose by 43%.In Northfield the comparison is fairly stable except for the days on market which rose 89%!Glenvew saw prices rise, sales rise, and market time stay steady.Glencoe has the most ove...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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In Wilmette, there were an amazing 53 closed home sales in April!  Wilmette continues to outsell its neighbors and be a popular place to grow roots. However, even with these numbers, the current absorbtion rate is 5 months which while still a buyer's market, it's not a particularly strong one.    The current real estate market in Wilmette:  Homes for sale:  161 Priced:  $349,000 to $3,199,000 Homes under contract/pending:   87 Absorption rate: 5 months Condos for sale:  29 Priced:  $143,000 to $1,600,000 Median price for the past 12 months:  SEE ALL HOMES FOR SALE IN WILMETTE To contact Margaret Goss, please call 847-977-6024 or email margaret.goss@bairdwarner.com Margaret Goss is a full-time real estate broker practicing since 1998 in the North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette, ...
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By Noah Seidenberg, Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917
(Coldwell Banker)
Wilmette IL Real Estate Report April 2018We now have your viewing pleasure the Wilmette IL Market report for April. Wilmette is one of the most sought after communities to call home. A quiet bedroom community with cobble stone, tree lined streets. I personally just love this community.The Metra train station stops right at the downtown area making is so easy for residents to get downtown in comfort. The train is much faster than driving and there is a parking lot so you can leave your vehicle at the station for the day as you head into Chicago's Loop.The schools in Wilmette IL are top of the line and the high school is New Trier. This is one if the best education paths in the country. If your child is interested, there is a path to the highest rated Universities and a great future.I hav...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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 UPDATED 2019 Both buyers and sellers often ask if they need to attend the closing of the home they just purchased or sold. It can be a tedious affair and who wants to sit around for hours waiting for funding,  survey corrections, walkthrough resolutions, and a myriad of other little matters that can cause delays. The closing itself a process where the home buyer and seller fulfill all the agreements that were written into the purchase contract. Money and possession are being transferred. In Winnetka and the North Shore, closings are typically held at title companies where a closing agent handles all the paperwork details. The closer takes all the documents and money and pays off the old loans, the seller, the real estate agents, the attorney, and any other service providers. So the clo...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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Home sales are starting to pick up as we roll along in the 2018 spring market. Click your village below to see all sales in March plus current statistics on homes for sale: WINNETKA WILMETTE KENILWORTH GLENCOE NORTHFIELD GLENVIEW   To CONTACT Margaret Goss, please call 847-977-6024 or email:  margaret.goss@bairdwarner.com Margaret Goss is a full-time real estate agent since 1998 servicing the North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Northfield, Glenview, and Evanston.  See full BIO for Margaret Goss.
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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In Wilmette , there were 25 closed home sales in March:   The current real estate market in Wilmette: Homes for sale:  156 Priced:  $349,900 to $3,199,000 Homes under contract/pending: 99 Absorption rate:  5 months Condos for sale:  21 Priced: $175,000 to $1,600,000 Median price for the past 12 months  SEE ALL HOMES FOR SALE IN WILMETTE To contact Margaret Goss, please call 847-977-6024 or email margaret.goss@bairdwarner.com Margaret Goss is a full-time real estate broker practicing since 1998 in the North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Northfield, Glenview, and Evanston. See full bio for Margaret Goss
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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There were many closings in January throughout the villages. This means that the usually quiet months of October through December were busy last year - including many high-end homes that sold and closed. Included in the reports (click on your village to access report) is the absorption rates which have lowered dramatically over the past 15 months. At one time, Kenilworth's absorption rate was about 18 months and is down to 7 months. That is still considered a buyer's market but it's still a remarkable and hopeful change. WINNETKA WILMETTE KENILWORTH GLENCOE NORTHFIELD GLENVIEW  
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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  There were 23 closed home sales in Wilmette in January, 2018. These homes most likely went under contract during what is considered the slowest time of the market. There was one home over $2 million, and 1 home over $3 million but the majority of homes sold at the sweet spot of under $1 million.    Snapshot of current Wilmette market: Homes for sale:  113 (priced $350,000 to $2,699,000) Under contract: 45 (priced $320,000 to $3,999,999) Current absorption rate: 3.6 months (a solid buyer's market) Condos for sale: 18 (priced $109,900 to $999,500) See all homes for sale in Wilmette To CONTACT Margaret Goss, please call 847-977-6024 or email:  margaret.goss@bairdwarner.comMargaret Goss is a full-time real estate agent since 1998 servicing the North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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  Gorgeous East Wilmette newer construction home built in 2006 Blocks to Gillson Park and beach 246 Linden Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 Price:  $1,489,000 MLS#: 09836608 Bedrooms: 4 + one below grade Bathrooms: 4 1/2 Exterior:  Brick and stone Roof: Wood shake shingles Elementary School:  Central High School:  New Trier  Call Margaret Goss at 847-977-6024 to see if this property is still available and to arrange a showing. Wonderful views of the Baha'i Temple and Canal Shores Golf course. This home has a sought-after floor plan with a cook's eat-in kitchen that opens to a large family room with easy access to the dining room for entertainment. All four bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, the laundry is located on the second floor, there are hardwood floors throughout the house and there are th...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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January 4 of this new year saw a significant sale, but that will have to wait until next year's report. For the 2017 year, here are the most expensive homes that sold in Winntka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, and Northfield. MOST EXPENSIVE HOMES SOLD IN THE NORTH SHORE 2017 Wilmette - 15 Linden Avenue This sensational home on almost an acre of lakefront property sold for $7,500,000.  It was first listed in June of 2015 for $10,900,000 - after 691 days on the market, it was relisted and reduced to $8,499,000 and sold after 101 days.    Winnetka - 973 Sheridan Road Another distinctive property on the lakefront with 1 3/4 acres of land. Originally listed in 2012 for $10,000,000, the sale closed in September for $6,187,000.      Glencoe - 346 Grove Street Custom built in 2008 and sitting o...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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 In Wilmette  , there were 24 closed home sales in November, 2017.  The current real estate market in Wilmette  Homes for sale:  99 Priced:  $349,000 to $3,473,000 Homes under contract/pending:  36 Absorption Rate: 3.25 months Condos for sale: 18 Priced:  $122,000 to $865,000   Median Sales Price over past 12 months   See all homes for sale in Wilmette   To CONTACT Margaret Goss, please call 847-977-6024 or email:  margaret.goss@bairdwarner.comMargaret Goss is a full-time real estate agent since 1998 servicing the North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Northfield, Glenview, and Evanston.  See full BIO for Margaret Goss.
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