Which North Shore Community Has Most Mortgage-Free Homes?

More than 30 percent of Wilmette and Kenilworth homeowners own their homes outright.

  Communities with a large segment of senior citizens or high median incomes tend to have the highest percentage mortgage-free homes, according to Crain’s Chicago Business.  In Wilmette, 34.6 percent or 8,272 of homes are mortgage free; in Kenilworth that figure is 34.4 percent or 752 homes, according to Crain’s analysis. Here’s a look at other North Shore communities:  Community     Percentage of Mortgage-Free Homes Glencoe 37.7% (2,823) Northbrook 35% (10,851) Wilmette 34.6% (8,272) Kenilworth 34.4% (752) Skokie 34.4% (17,179) Glenview 32.7% (13,699) Winnetka 32.4% (3,591) Chicago 26.6% (484,122) Evanston 25.5% (16,896) Related Coverage

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Reception Hall, Indoor Pool Distinguish $2.8 Million Kenilworth Home

Each week, Patch gives you a peek inside stunning North Shore real estate. This spacious, six-bedroom home provides plenty to amaze.

Looking for a home for sale on the North Shore? Or do you just like to ogle pictures of gorgeous real estate? Each week, Patch features a different North Shore Wow House that fits the bill. This $2.79 million stone dwelling, located at 154 Kenilworth Ave., ranges in character form luxurious to cozy. A two-story reception hall, high-ceilinged living room, indoor pool, spa, recreation room and the handsome millwork throughout provide a museum-like feel, while six bedrooms, six fireplaces, a billiards room and a library make the house feel like a home. The house sits atop a half acre, only a stone’s throw from Lake Michigan. For more information, visit the home's Coldwell Banker listing.

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$8.95 Million Kenilworth Mansion Features Theater, Pool and Wine Cellar

Each week, Patch gives you a peek inside stunning North Shore real estate. This seven-bedroom, eight-bath home provides plenty of space to relax.

Looking for a home for sale on the North Shore? Or do you just like to ogle pictures of gorgeous real estate? Each week, Patch features a different North Shore Wow House that fits the bill. Today's installment is a 10,685 square-foot Kenilworth mansion built in 1912, located at 326 Essex Rd. Listed for just short of $9 million, the home boasts seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms (six full), an outdoor swimming pool, gardens, a fountain, a billiards room, a theater, a wine cellar, a spacious kitchen and an exercise room. For more information, visit the home's Coldwell Banker listing.

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Are Open Houses Important in Selling Homes?

A Coldwell Banker broker in Wilmette shares her perspective.

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$2.8 M Kenilworth Home For Sale Has Indoor Pool, Spa, Library

Each week, Patch features stunning North Shore real estate. This week's Wow House is a 6-bedroom Kenilworth Avenue home that includes five bathrooms and a two-story reception hall.

Looking for a home for sale on the North Shore? Or do you just like to ogle pictures of gorgeous real estate? Each week, Patch features a different North Shore Wow House that fits the bill. Today's installment is a $2.79-million Kenilworth home for sale. The Kenilworth Avenue house offers an indoor pool and spa, two-story reception hall, six bedrooms, five full baths and two half baths.  For more information, visit the home's Coldwell Banker listing.

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On the Market: Wilmette, Kenilworth Foreclosures

From town homes to modest condos and single family homes, here's a look at foreclosure homes for sale in Wilmette, Kenilworth this week.

Looking for a piece of Wilmette or Kenilworth real estate for a steal? There are currently 22 foreclosures in Wilmette and Kenilworth for sale, according to a listings search on Trulia. Below, we've included a sampling of homes. Just click the address link for all the details of that particular property and, click here for a full round up of foreclosure properties around town.  Don’t miss any Wimette or Kenilworth news: Subscribe to our free Patch newsletter and like us on Facebook!

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Kenilworth Hedge Fund Manager Sues Village for Stopping Mansion Construction

The lawsuit accuses Kenilworth officials of being "capricious", shutting down the project on July 23 without warning and causing monetary damages.

North Shore Single Family Home Sales Up 15%

Wilmette realtor and Patch blogger John Nash says the housing marketing shows signs of recovery.

How Have North Shore Home Values Held Up Since 2006?

Much of the North Shore has experienced declines in property values, as did 87 percent of Chicago suburbs, but at the end of the day, the North Shore fared better than most.

On the Market: Wilmette, Kenilworth Foreclosures

From town homes to modest condos and single family homes, here's a look at foreclosure properties on the market in Wilmette, Kenilworth this week.

Looking for a piece of Wilmette or Kenilworth real estate for a steal? There are currently 22 foreclosures on the market in Wilmette, according to a listings search by Trulia. Below, we've included a sampling of homes. Just click the address link for all the details of that particular property and, click here for a full round up of foreclosure properties around town. $483,255 Locust Rd, Wilmette IL $155,737 Vine St, Wilmette IL $240,657 Leamington Ave, Wilmette IL $475,133 8th St, Wilmette IL $980,665 Orchard Ln, Wilmette IL  Don’t miss any Wimette or Kenilworth news: Subscribe to our free Patch newsletter and like us on Facebook!

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