IL
Cook
Wilmette
60091
1940 Chestnut Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
Active
1
$1,300,000

Home Details for 1940 Chestnut Avenue

Price
$1,300,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
3
Square feet
1980
Year built
1941
County
Cook
Total rooms
4
Garage
2
Basement
Finished, Full
MLS Listing#
12602580
Property 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.

Property Features
  • Parking
    • Detached
    • Garage
  • Basement
    • Finished
    • Full
  • Cooling Information
    • Central Air
  • Heating Information
    • Natural Gas
School Information
School Information for 1940 Chestnut Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
Elementary School
Harper Elementary School
Middle School
Wilmette Junior High School
High School
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Listing Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago - 847-492-9660
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Last Updated: 2026-03-28 21:20:17
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