$1,700,000
SOLD APR 3, 2026

1241 Maple Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,000 Sq Ft
1878 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 3, 2026

$425 Per Sq Ft

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Steam Shower
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • McKenzie Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room
  • Entrance Foyer

About This Home

As of April 2026

Stunning Vintage Victorian in Wilmette - Modern Comfort Meets Classic Charm Located on the cobblestone streets of Maple Ave, this beautifully updated 3-story Victorian offers 5 beds, 4.1 baths, and timeless character throughout. Featuring 10-ft ceilings, stained glass windows, cove moldings, maple hardwood floors, and an open floor plan perfect for entertaining. Enjoy a chef's kitchen with top-tier appliances, custom island, and walk-out porch overlooking a professionally landscaped yard and custom tree/playhouse. The luxurious primary suite includes a private deck. additional features: laundry on 2nd floor & basement, finished basement with radiant heat and steam shower, plus a versatile 3rd-floor loft. A rare blend of history and modern living! Please note tenant's lease until July of 2026

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shopanny Mejia

Baird & Warner License #475178841 Listed on: 12/09/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Paige Dooley

Compass License #475131775

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,784

Year Built

  • Built in 1878 | Remodeled in 2005

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 171

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Steam Shower

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Mckenzie Elementary School
  • Wilmette Junior High School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Radiator
  • Space Heater
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,784

Year Built

Built in 1878 | Remodeled in 2005

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1878
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2005
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2005

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • LivingArea: 4000
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Radiant, Radiator(s), Space Heater, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mckenzie Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Wilmette Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 171
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 21784
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 9, 2025
Closed on
Mar 19, 2026
Sold by
Kane Donaghue and Kane Helen
Bought by
Falanga Blake
Seller's Agent
Shopanny Mejia
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Paige Dooley
Compass
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.29%
Views
203

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.22%
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Outstanding Balance
$848,979
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$865,311

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2005
Sold by
Eifler John A and Eifler Karen M Fiala
Bought by
Donaghue Peter and Donaghue Helen Kane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$705,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 1999
Sold by
Eifler John A and Eifler Karen M
Bought by
American National Bk & Tr Co Of Chicago and Trust #124914-0-3

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 1997
Sold by
Bank One Chicago Na
Bought by
Eifler John A and Eifler Karen Fiala

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $940,000 Rtc
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Trustee Deed $451,000 Intercounty Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $705,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $360,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/03/2026 04/03/26 Sold $1,700,000 +0.3% $425 / Sq Ft
01/21/2026 01/21/26 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2025 12/09/25 For Sale $1,695,000 0.0% $424 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Rented $7,150 -4.7% --
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Rent $7,500 +7.1% --
03/18/2024 03/18/24 Rented $7,000 -6.7% --
12/07/2023 12/07/23 For Rent $7,500 +1.4% --
02/04/2022 02/04/22 Rented -- -- --
11/01/2021 11/01/21 For Rent $7,400 +57.4% --
01/15/2018 01/15/18 Rented $4,700 -9.6% --
11/28/2017 11/28/17 Price Changed $5,200 -3.7% $1 / Sq Ft
09/25/2017 09/25/17 Price Changed $5,400 -8.5% $1 / Sq Ft
09/11/2017 09/11/17 Price Changed $5,900 -9.2% $1 / Sq Ft
06/27/2017 06/27/17 Price Changed $6,500 -5.8% $2 / Sq Ft
05/08/2017 05/08/17 Price Changed $6,900 -6.8% $2 / Sq Ft
04/28/2017 04/28/17 For Rent $7,400 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $21,784 $126,001 $27,788 $98,213
2024 $21,784 $96,001 $23,513 $72,488
2023 $20,618 $96,001 $23,513 $72,488
2022 $20,618 $96,001 $23,513 $72,488
2021 $18,000 $69,286 $17,100 $52,186
2020 $17,706 $69,286 $17,100 $52,186
2019 $17,180 $75,311 $17,100 $58,211
2018 $17,057 $71,694 $14,535 $57,159
2017 $17,486 $75,591 $14,535 $61,056
2016 $16,430 $75,591 $14,535 $61,056
2015 $15,363 $64,507 $11,970 $52,537
2014 $15,605 $66,444 $11,970 $54,474
2013 $14,888 $66,444 $11,970 $54,474
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12530393

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-34-305-003-0000

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