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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.

Map of 1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091 in Cook County, IL

1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091

Final sold price

SOLD

$1,300,000

1,980 sq ft Lot 8,750 sq ft MLS 12602580
Closed byColdwell Banker Realty

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

Recorded sale details for 1940 Chestnut AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091
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

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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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

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  • How foreclosure works — Cornell Law

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  • Avoiding foreclosure — CFPB

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