NOT LISTED FOR SALE

715 Ashland Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Estimated Value: $1,677,000 - $1,717,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,666 Sq Ft
$636/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 15, 2024

Last sale price $1,595,000 $598 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,713/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Center Hall Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • 3-minute walk to Langdon Park

About This Home

As of March 2024

Welcoming English Manor home on a third of an acre in prime CAGE location in East Wilmette. Exquisite architectural details, stone, stucco, and slate roof with porte-cochere. Classic living room with beamed ceiling, gas fireplace and bay window. Elegant dining room features plaster rope moldings, French doors, and recessed lighting. Beautiful spacious kitchen with all stainless appliances, reverse osmosis drinking water system, large center island with granite countertop, sizable eating area and additional desk space. The kitchen opens to outdoor deck for convenient family cookouts and stone walkway to private fenced backyard. Large bright family room features gas fireplace with floor to ceiling white stone accent wall, new skylights with additional three light filled exposures and large bay window with panoramic view of the landscaped backyard and playhouse. New roof and heated downspouts are also features of this room. The gallery boasts a wet bar, wine refrigerator, convenient work/desk area, and spacious mud room with cedar closet and built-in shoe drawers with granite bench. The gallery flows to adjacent formal rooms as well as access to the backyard. Lovely bridge over pond, a large second deck and stone patio are just a few of the attributes of this oversized backyard. Charming entry with pretty window seat and leaded windows greets you as you enter the Master. This bedroom includes his and her closets plus a walk-in closet. Second floor has three additional nicely sized bright bedrooms all with walk-in closets, and two full baths. A finished office, art room or storage room is adjacent to the fourth bedroom. Two car garage with slate roof topped with copper weathervane provides ample storage for holiday decorations and ice rink frame (included) in extra-large loft area. Flat roof on top of house is new in 2023. Two zone heating and air conditioning.Short walk to beach, Plaza Del Lago, trains, schools, and Village Center. Charming red brick street.

Last Listed By

Lee Golub

Golub & Company LLC License #471002317 Listed on: 07/07/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,669

Year Built

  • Built in 1927 | Remodeled in 2013

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 186
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Slate Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Bay Window
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Window Screens
  • Center Hall Plan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Gallery
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Down Draft Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,669

Year Built

Built in 1927 | Remodeled in 2013

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2013
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2013

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Down Draft, Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, More than one
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Center Hall Plan, Beamed Ceilings, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Backup Sump Pump;, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Office, Recreation Room, Gallery, Other Room, Pantry
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Door Features: French Doors,36" Minimum Entry Door
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s),Blinds,Double Pane Windows,Screens,Skylight(s),Wood Frames

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1595000
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco,Stone,Limestone,Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac, Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Wilmette Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 39

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80 X 186
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 21669
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2025
Sold by
Hausen Contractors Inc
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust and Trust Number 9002348278
Total Days on Market
23
Current Estimated Value
$1,695,343

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2023
Closed on
Mar 15, 2024
Sold by
Bruce W Armstrong Revocable Trust and Brenda D Schultheis Revocable Trust
Bought by
Hausen Contractors Inc
Seller's Agent
Lee Golub
Golub & Company LLC
Buyer's Agent
Katie Hauser
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List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,595,000
Views
121

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.70%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2008
Sold by
Armstrong Bruce W and Schultheis Brenda D
Bought by
Armstrong Bruce W and Schultheis Brenda D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2001
Sold by
Balsbaugh Ronald B and Balsbaugh Karin G
Bought by
Armstrong Bruce W and Schutheis Brenda D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2000
Sold by
Balsbaugh Karin G and Balsbaugh Ronald B
Bought by
Balsbaugh Ronald B and Balsbaugh Karin G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$182,000
Interest Rate
7.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1999
Sold by
Balsbaugh Karin G
Bought by
Balsbaugh Karin G and Balsbaugh Ronald B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 1995
Sold by
Balsbaugh Ronald B
Bought by
Balsbaugh Karin G

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chicago Title Land Trust $4,155,000 Chicago Title
Hausen Contractors Inc $1,595,000 None Listed On Document
Armstrong Bruce W -- None Available
Armstrong Bruce W $1,170,000 --
Balsbaugh Ronald B -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Balsbaugh Karin G -- --
Balsbaugh Karin G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Armstrong Bruce W $500,000
Previous Owner Armstrong Bruce W $360,000
Previous Owner Armstrong Bruce W $375,000
Previous Owner Armstrong Bruce W $385,000
Previous Owner Armstrong Bruce W $385,000
Previous Owner Armstrong Bruce W $385,000
Previous Owner Balsbaugh Ronald B $1,745,750
Previous Owner Balsbaugh Ronald B $182,000
Closed Balsbaugh Ronald B $1,250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/15/2024 03/15/24 Sold $1,595,000 0.0% $598 / Sq Ft
11/01/2023 11/01/23 Off Market $1,595,000 -- --
07/31/2023 07/31/23 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2023 07/10/23 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2023 07/07/23 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $598 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $27,007 $123,219 $40,920 $82,299
2023 $27,007 $129,165 $40,920 $88,245
2022 $27,007 $129,165 $40,920 $88,245
2021 $21,669 $86,737 $35,712 $51,025
2020 $21,373 $86,737 $35,712 $51,025
2019 $23,785 $107,694 $35,712 $71,982
2018 $21,231 $92,678 $29,760 $62,918
2017 $24,050 $107,341 $29,760 $77,581
2016 $25,084 $117,899 $29,760 $88,139
2015 $19,900 $82,785 $24,552 $58,233
2014 $19,597 $82,785 $24,552 $58,233
2013 $20,403 $90,082 $24,552 $65,530
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11817648

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-27-407-004-0000