$1,250,000

2431 Cardinal Ln Wilmette, IL 60091

$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,964 sqft
$422 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2431 Cardinal Ln

This spacious 5 Bedroom, beautifully renovated home is located near all Wilmette schools and several great parks. The wonderfully updated KITCHEN has top quality quartzite counters, a tile backsplash from Mona Lisa, stainless appliances, and new hardwood flooring. The well-designed Grabill hardwood cabinets feature soft close drawers, nickel hardware, and a glass display cabinet. Kitchen is open to the eating area which has a bay and a new Marvin door to the backyard. FAMILY ROOM has a wood-burning fireplace with a limestone hearth, stone surround, and concrete mantel that looks like wood. The spacious LIVING ROOM has crown molding, bay window, and a sealed gas fireplace with a marble hearth and surround. The fireplace wall has beautifully designed built-in shelving that runs the entire length of the wall and has a wood mantle on top. Formal DINING ROOM has wainscotting and crown molding. Living room, dining room and family room all have adjustable Torchstar LED recessed lights. Big 1st floor LAUNDRY ROOM has a quartzite counter, sink, closet and cabinets. Spacious PRIMARY BEDROOM features a renovated bath with a big walk-in shower that has subway tiles, quartzite topped seat, and 2 Brizo shower heads. The Kohler vanity is quartzite topped and has soft close drawers. The bedroom also has crown molding, and a large walk-in closet. The SECOND FLOOR has 5 bedrooms with good closet space, and a beautifully updated hall bathroom that features subway tile wainscotting, and an attractive double bowl quartz topped vanity that has Brizo faucets and soft close drawers. The wonderful LOWER LEVEL has a large Recreation Room with recessed lighting, built-in shelving for a television, and Focal speakers for surround sound. It also has an exercise Room, playroom, and lots of storage. UPDATES include refinished oak hardwood floors, new solid core 2 panel doors (2024), new water heater (2024), and new Marvin windows (2020). There is beautiful custom woodwork throughout the home. OUTSIDE the home you and your guests will love the large Brussel Block patio with a sitting wall, and the beautifully landscaped yards with attractive trees, bushes and plants. EXTERIOR updates include new Hardie Board siding (2020); remodeled garage with polyurea floor coating and new steel back door; new asphalt and paver driveway (2024); new Provia fiberglass front door (2018); and new paver stone front porch (2024). This home's great LOCATION on a quiet street is an easy walk to all schools from kindergarten to 8th grade. It is right next to the popular Community Playfield Park which has soccer fields, baseball field, playground, tennis courts, and a walking path. It is also near Centennial Park which features several pools, an ice rink, and indoor tennis court.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
Size2,964 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1964
MLS #12285249
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning, Gas Log

Summary

  • MLS Number: 12285249
  • MLS Name: MRED
  • Office Name: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
  • Office Phone: (847) 869-7300
  • Listing Agent: John Nash

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 06, 2005
Home Sold
$700,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2022$70,948$13,915
2021$53,942$13,148
2020$53,942$12,992
2019$59,277$12,739
2018$53,921$12,010
2017$64,325$14,099

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Harper Elementary School

Public District KG-4

0.4 mi

1101 Dartmouth St

8

Romona Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.6 mi

600 Romona Rd

8

McKenzie Elementary School

Public District KG-4

1.2 mi

649 Prairie Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $123,768. The majority of Wilmette, IL residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

3%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
34%
100k-200k
27%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

24%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
39%
Married, No Kids
32%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
10%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
22%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • NordstromNordstrom
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • LexusLexus
  • CadillacCadillac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • NewsNews
  • ClassicalClassical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 2431 Cardinal Ln

This home is located at 2431 Cardinal Ln in Wilmette, IL and zip code 60091 in the Cardinal Lane neighborhood. This 2,964 square foot home was built in 1964. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,250,000.

In March 2025 more than 19 listings in Wilmette, IL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 4 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 6 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Wilmette, IL between February and March 2025 increased by 12.5%. Listings spent 17 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $928,333 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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