515 3rd Street — Wilmette, IL 60091
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Wilmette, IL 60091

515 3rd Street

$500,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,216 sqft
Listed at $500,000 6 days on market $6,952/yr taxes
01About this home

Set in the coveted Linden Village neighborhood in the heart of East Wilmette, this charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath colonial townhome offers the perfect mix of privacy, stylish updates, and an unbeatable location! This desirable end unit is filled with an abundance of natural light, featuring large windows overlooking a private side and backyard-beautifully landscaped with perennial wildflower, herb, and vegetable gardens, plus over 25 varieties of hostas, creating a serene, secluded retreat. A newly added privacy fence (2025) enhances the outdoor space even further. Bright and spacious throughout, the home features hardwood flooring on both levels and a generous combined living and dining area-ideal for entertaining! The kitchen and bathrooms have been completely renovated, including updated plumbing, electrical, and insulation. The kitchen, remodeled in 2021, features Pergo luxury vinyl flooring, Thomasville cabinetry, soapstone countertops and backsplash, recessed and under-cabinet lighting, and high-end stainless-steel appliances, including a Wolf stove and Bosch dishwasher. Additional updates include: electrical updates (2025), new A/C (2019), washer/dryer (2018) and new windows (2017). The second floor offers two spacious bedrooms with ample closet space and a beautifully updated full bath with a marble tile surround and heated porcelain floors. The primary bedroom includes access to a large unfinished attic space through the closet-perfect for additional storage or future expansion. Additional highlights include: a Nest smart thermostat and a one-car detached garage (#41). Reasonable HOA dues are $375/month, which includes the garage. The location truly can't be beat-just around the corner from the Linden CTA station, steps to Gillson Park and Lake Michigan, and close to vibrant downtown Wilmette! Enjoy the beloved Saturday French Market just minutes away, along with easy access to local shops, dining, and community events. Only 2 miles to Northwestern's Evanston campus and located within the highly acclaimed New Trier Township School District. Nearby amenities also include the park district golf course and stunning views of the Baha'i Temple. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own this amazingly quaint, move-in-ready home in an unbeatable location!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$500,000
List price
1,216
Square feet
2
Bedrooms
1 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1952
Year built
Lot size
1
Garage spaces
$6,952
Annual taxes
Attached Single
Style
6
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced AirRadiant Floor
Cooling
Central AirGas
Appliances
RangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Range HoodGas CooktopGas Oven
Parking
Garage Door OpenerGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle school
E Elementary school
Central Elementary School
Wilmette, IL
📍10 mi🚗27 min
M Middle school
Wilmette Junior High School
Wilmette, IL
📍2.6 mi🚗7 min🚶64 min
H High school
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Wilmette, IL
  • J.P. McCarthy's Pizza & Grill 750 ft
  • Mustard's Last Stand 0.7 mi
  • The Spot 0.7 mi
  • Firefly Kitchen 0.8 mi
  • Walker Bros. Pancake House 0.8 mi
  • Big Tomato Pizza 0.8 mi
  • Whole Foods Market 0.8 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.9 mi
  • Wilmette Food Mart 0.9 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 1.1 mi
  • D&D Finer Foods 1.1 mi
  • BP Shop 1.2 mi
  • Maple Park 900 ft
  • Gillson Park 0.4 mi
  • Catherine Waugh McCulloch Park 0.6 mi
  • Frank S. Torgerson Park 0.7 mi
  • Chandler Park 0.8 mi
  • Leahy Park 0.9 mi
  • Alchemy Coffee House 950 ft
  • Dunkin' 0.8 mi
  • Starbucks 1.0 mi
  • Convito Cafe and Market 1.1 mi
  • Starbucks 1.1 mi
  • Coffee Lab 1.1 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 22, 2026
SoldThis listing
$525,000
Apr 9, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles
$500,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles · Debra Yuhas · 630-913-0524
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12614270
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