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2133 Birchwood Avenue

Wilmette, IL 60091

4 beds
3 baths
2,114 sqft
9,148 sqft lot
$591 per sqft
1939 build
– on site

Here's the one you've been waiting for! Bright and beautifully updated designer-owned center entrance colonial with charming curb presence situated on a large yard in a phenomenal neighborhood! Arched doorways open to the lovely living room with wood-burning fireplace; gracious dining room appointed with sourced and refurbished 1930's corner cabinets. Gourmet kitchen opens to the sunlit family room and features abundant cabinetry, timeless, honed black countertops, counter seating at custom marble topped island and generous table space perfect for your morning coffee, the after-school-snack crew or casual summer dinners. Family room features custom built-ins, skylight and walls of windows overlooking the beautiful backyard. Sliding doors invite you to relax on the paver patio, tend to the raised garden beds, or play catch--long passes work here! Dream mudroom with cubbies and storage closet. Powder room and both upstairs baths newly remodeled. Four bedrooms on the second level include primary suite and three additional bedrooms. Finished basement offers a great rec room, laundry room and storage/tool room. Light fixtures by Visual Comfort and Rejuvenation and refinished natural oak hardwood floors throughout give the home timeless sophistication. Large 2+ car garage. This beautifully updated and meticulously maintained home has the quality and details of a 1939 build seamlessly integrated with today's modern updates. Situated within easy distance of prize-winning Harper Elementary School, Highcrest Middle School with its fabulous playground and playfields, Centennial Park Recreation Complex with outdoor pools, indoor ice rink, tennis courts and community gardens. It was worth the wait--Life is about to get better!

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

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 14, 2025 •

MLS# 12384241 —

The Building

Year Built:

1939
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Cedar
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Basement:

Finished, Partial
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
Total SqFt:

2451
Total SqFt:

2793
Main SqFt:

1162
Upper SqFt:

890
Lower SqFt:

399
Unfinished Lower SqFt:

342
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Window Features:

Screens, Skylight(s)

Interior

Room Type:

No additional rooms
Rooms Total:

8
Interior Features:

Built-in Features, Separate Dining Room
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Fireplace Location:

Basement
Laundry Features:

Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Flooring:

Hardwood

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2114

Location

Directions:

Lake Avenue to Hunter, south to Birchwood, east to home
Location:

6542
Location:

23156

The Property

Parcel Number:

05331070090000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Dimensions:

50 X 187
Lot Size Acres:

0.21
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

16038

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour Unbranded:

Virtual Tour
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier

Schools

Elementary School:

Harper Elementary School
Elementary School District:

39
Middle Or Junior School:

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, Pool, Tennis Court(s), 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
Parking Features:

Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

2

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,250,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$6,693
Taxes	$1,336
Insurance	$343
Utilities	$199 See report
Total	$8,571/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/14/25 Jun 14, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$1,250,000
6/9/25 Jun 9, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$1,250,000	31.6% (1.8% / YR)
8/27/07 Aug 27, 2007		MRED	$950,000

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This house located in North Shore, Wilmette, IL 60091 is currently for sale for $1,250,000. 2133 Birchwood Avenue is a 2,114 square foot house with 4 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 9 days. 2133 Birchwood Avenue is in the North Shore neighborhood of Wilmette and has a WalkScore® of 60, making it somewhat walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Wilmette Junior High School, New Trier Township High School Northfield Campus, Harper Elementary School, Highcrest Middle School, and New Trier Township High School Winnetka Campus.

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

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