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2236 Birchwood Avenue

Wilmette, IL 60091

5 beds
6 baths
– sqft
10,659 sqft lot
1940 build
– on site

Fall in love with this expansive 6-bedroom, 5.1-bath home, perfectly situated on an extra-deep 57x187 property on lovely tree lined Birchwood Avenue. Enter into a spacious and beautiful foyer that sets the tone for the warm and inviting interior. The formal dining room (currently being used as living room) is beautifully enhanced with elegant wallpaper and wainscoting, while the generous living room (currently being used as dining room) offers beautiful space for family and entertaining, with a large wood-burning fireplace. The open kitchen features a center island, walk-in pantry, and professionally painted cabinetry with updated hardware, and seamlessly flows into the expansive family room with loads of natural light and access to the outdoor patio. Completing the first floor is a renovated powder room and and large awesome mudroom with direct access to an oversized attached garage - perfect for everyday living! On the second level, enjoy the RARE and desirable convenience of 5 spacious bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms! The sun-filled primary suite offers a large walk-in closet, two additional closets, and an ensuite bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and step-in shower. There are 2 additional bedrooms which include ensuite baths, while the 5th bedroom is ideal for additional family space, a home office, or anything you wish with access to a full hall bathroom. The finished lower level offers fantastic recreational space, perfect for a media room or second family room, plus a one-of-a-kind play area featuring a professionally built "Ninja" gym with a foam pit, climbing wall, and swings. You will lso find an optional 6th bedroom, full bath, and a laundry room with excellent storage. Outside, enjoy the paver patio and large, private backyard-ideal for play and entertaining. This special home has been beautifully updated, including beautiful new light fixtures, professional window treatments throughout and more. You will love living near parks, schools, the vibrant downtown Wilmette, Beach and more! Love where you live!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Compass as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12394355 —

The Building

Year Built:

1940
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Vinyl Siding, Brick
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Finished, Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Window Features:

Window Treatments
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Multiple Water Heaters
Living Area Source:

Not Reported
Window Features:

Skylight(s)

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Walk In Closet, Bedroom 6, Recreation Room, Play Room, Foyer, Mud Room
Rooms Total:

12
Interior Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Pantry
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room,Basement
Laundry Features:

Sink
Flooring:

Hardwood

Location

Directions:

Lake Ave to Hunter, South on Hunter to Birchwood, East on Birchwood, 2236 Birchwood Ave will be on your left.
Location:

6147

The Property

Parcel Number:

05331030140000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Dimensions:

57 X 187
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

22465

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

6

Baths

Baths:

6
Full Baths:

5
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling:

Central Air, Zoned

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood

Schools

Elementary School:

Harper Elementary School
Elementary School District:

39
Middle Or Junior School:

Wilmette Junior High School
Alt Junior High Name:

Highcrest Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

39
High School:

New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
High School District:

203

The Community

Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

2

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,495,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$8,005
Taxes	$1,872
Insurance	$411
Utilities	N/A
Total	$10,288/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/16/25 Jun 16, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$1,495,000	35.9% (11.6% / YR)
5/16/22 May 16, 2022		MRED	$1,100,000	-8.3%
4/23/22 Apr 23, 2022		MRED	$1,199,000

61% of nearby similar homes sold for over asking price

Similar homes that sold in bidding wars went $122k above asking price on average, but some went as high as $411k over asking price.

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This house located in North Shore, Wilmette, IL 60091 is currently for sale for $1,495,000. 2236 Birchwood Avenue is a – square foot house with 5 beds and 6 baths that has been on Estately for 2 days. 2236 Birchwood Avenue is in the North Shore neighborhood of Wilmette and has a WalkScore® of 55, making it somewhat walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Highcrest Middle School, Wilmette Junior High School, New Trier Township High School Northfield Campus, New Trier Township High School Winnetka Campus, and Harper Elementary School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, Compass, and Frank Capitanini as distributed by MLS GRID.

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