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1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091 — Sold $1,300,000 by Mariana Alfar
1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091
Another foreclosure listing closed by Mariana Alfar in Cook County, IL.
1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091
Final sold price
SOLD$1,300,000
What sold at 1940 Chestnut AVE, and for how much?
1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091 sold for $1,300,000 on May 19, 2026. The listing was handled by Mariana Alfar of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago. The property is a residential, 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,980 sq ft, built in 1941. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-foreclosure lead sourced from county recorder foreclosure filings (NOD, lis pendens and auction notices) in Cook County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $1,300,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 4 bed · 2 bath |
| Building area | 1,980 sq ft |
| Year built | 1941 |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| Listing agent | Mariana Alfar, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago |
| APN | 05-28-301-031 |
| MLS # | 12602580 |
| Foreclosure filing | Notice of Foreclosure Sale |
| Case number | 24CH005747 |
What is a foreclosure sale?
A foreclosure sale is a property sold after a borrower defaults on their mortgage and the lender completes the foreclosure process. LeadCruncher tracks recently sold foreclosure properties in Cook County, Illinois alongside active pre-foreclosure filings, so investors and agents can spot distressed-market activity early.
Recently Sold Foreclosure Property: 1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette IL 60091
Property profile
- Address
- 1940 Chestnut AVE
- City / state / ZIP
- Wilmette, IL, 60091
- County
- Cook County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 4 bed · 2 bath
- Year built
- 1941
- APN
- 05-28-301-031
Scheduled auction
- Auction
- 02/27/2026 at 1030X — 1 S WACKER DR STE 2400 CHICAGO 60606, CHICAGO
- Minimum bid
- -
Mailing address
1940 CHESTNUT AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091
Foreclosure & ownership
- Current owner
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- Trustor / borrower
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- Trustee
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- Document type
- Notice of Foreclosure Sale
- Case number
- 24CH005747
- Unpaid balance
- $909,905
- Past due amount
- -
- Assessed value
- $79,000
- MLS #
- 12602580
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$657Calculated from a 1,980 sq ft building and $1,300,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value1646%Sold price was 1646% of the $79,000 county-assessed value.
- Unpaid balance vs. sold price70%Recorded unpaid balance was 70% of the $1,300,000 sold price.
- Building-to-lot ratio23%Building footprint covers about 23% of the 8,750 sq ft lot.
About this foreclosure sale
Mariana Alfar of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago listed 1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette IL 60091 in Cook County, Illinois, and Coldwell Banker Realty represented Coldwell Banker Realty on the buy side. The home closed at $1,300,000. At LeadCruncher, we track foreclosure sales like this so you can find the next distressed opportunity before the market catches up.
- Mariana Alfar, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
- Coldwell Banker Realty
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091 sell for?
1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091 sold for $1,300,000 on 05/19/2026.
When did 1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091 sell?
The transfer of 1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091 was recorded on in Cook County, IL.
Who sold 1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091?
1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091 was listed by Mariana Alfar, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago.
Who represented the buyer of 1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091?
The buyer of 1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091 was represented by Coldwell Banker Realty.
What foreclosure filing is associated with 1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091?
1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091 is linked to a Notice of Foreclosure Sale filing.
What kind of property is 1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091?
1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 4 bed · 2 bath. It was built in 1941.
How can I find more pre-foreclosure leads near Wilmette?
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What is a foreclosure sale?
A foreclosure sale is a property sold after a borrower defaults on their mortgage and the lender completes the foreclosure process. LeadCruncher tracks recently sold foreclosure properties in Cook County, Illinois alongside active pre-foreclosure filings, so investors and agents can spot distressed-market activity early.
Public records and foreclosure references
Want to verify this sale yourself? The Cook County, Illinois recorder holds the original deed, and the references below explain the pre-foreclosure process behind it. All of them apply in every state.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How foreclosure works — Cornell Law
Plain-English overview of the foreclosure process in the United States, including judicial vs. non-judicial foreclosure and where a notice of default fits in the timeline.
- Avoiding foreclosure — CFPB
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau guidance on the options available to homeowners facing default — useful context for understanding a distressed seller's situation.
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