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54 Kenilworth Avenue

Kenilworth, IL 60043
  • $2,800,000
  • STATUS: Active Under Contract
  • MLS #: 12682934
Under Contract
UPDATED: 133 min ago
$2,800,000
  • 9
    BEDS
  • N/A
    ACRES
  • 5
    BATHS
  • 2
    1/2 BATHS
  • 4,601
    SQFT
  • $609
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1937
County:
Area:

School Information

Elementary School:
Middle School:
School District:
38

Description

Enjoy the Lake Michigan breezes at this spectacular 9 bedroom 5.2 bathroom home Clarence A. Hemphill built for himself! Located at the eastern corner of Sheridan Road and Kenilworth Avenue, this amazing, oversized property boasts a beautiful front yard, an expansive side property and an attached three car garage. Featured in Architecture & Design Magazine and in many historical homebuilding articles, the staircase is a work of art and breathtaking. The craftmanship that went into the building details and moldings of the home is absolutely top notch and utterly one-of-a kind. When you step into the home, you are greeted by a spacious and welcoming foyer. Your eyes are drawn to the ceiling as you can see all three floors of the spiraling staircase. Immediately you are led into the oversized formal living room and gracious dining room. Oh, if the walls could talk, they would share opulent times of entertaining and dining in haute couture style. The first floor has a paneled library or office and also a sun-filled kitchen that leads to an attached 3 car heated garage. The second floor boasts 4 large bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms. There is a back stairwell that takes you to a separate second floor with 3 additional bedrooms and a bathroom. The third floor has 2 additional bedrooms and a bathroom with peeks of Lake Michigan out the windows. The lower level boasts a recreation area, family room with bar and laundry room. The floor plans outline 6475 sq. ft of living area. You have to see this home to fully appreciate the incredible architectural details, large rooms, sun-filled spaces and timeless design. Clarence Hemphill built many homes on the north shore but clearly picked the best location and details in his own home.

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54 Kenilworth Avenue Kenilworth, IL 60043

  • Price: $2,800,000
  • Status: Active Under Contract
  • On Site: Days
  • Updated: 133 min ago
  • MLS #: 12682934
9
Beds
5
Baths
2
½ Baths
N/A
Acres
4,601
SQFT
$609
$/SQFT
1937
Built
Neighborhood:
Kenilworth
County:
Cook
Area:
Kenilworth
Elementary School:
The Joseph Sears School
Middle School:
The Joseph Sears School
High School:
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
School District:
38
Property Description
Enjoy the Lake Michigan breezes at this spectacular 9 bedroom 5.2 bathroom home Clarence A. Hemphill built for himself! Located at the eastern corner of Sheridan Road and Kenilworth Avenue, this amazing, oversized property boasts a beautiful front yard, an expansive side property and an attached three car garage. Featured in Architecture & Design Magazine and in many historical homebuilding articles, the staircase is a work of art and breathtaking. The craftmanship that went into the building details and moldings of the home is absolutely top notch and utterly one-of-a kind. When you step into the home, you are greeted by a spacious and welcoming foyer. Your eyes are drawn to the ceiling as you can see all three floors of the spiraling staircase. Immediately you are led into the oversized formal living room and gracious dining room. Oh, if the walls could talk, they would share opulent times of entertaining and dining in haute couture style. The first floor has a paneled library or office and also a sun-filled kitchen that leads to an attached 3 car heated garage. The second floor boasts 4 large bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms. There is a back stairwell that takes you to a separate second floor with 3 additional bedrooms and a bathroom. The third floor has 2 additional bedrooms and a bathroom with peeks of Lake Michigan out the windows. The lower level boasts a recreation area, family room with bar and laundry room. The floor plans outline 6475 sq. ft of living area. You have to see this home to fully appreciate the incredible architectural details, large rooms, sun-filled spaces and timeless design. Clarence Hemphill built many homes on the north shore but clearly picked the best location and details in his own home.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Colonial Is Parking Included In Price Yes Lot Size .25-.49 Acre Parking Features AsphaltGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageYesGarage OwnedAttachedGarage Parking Total 3 Roof Slate Types 3 Stories Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Appliances MicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer Approximate Finished Sq Ft 0 Basement Bathrooms YN Yes Basement Details FinishedFull Bedrooms Below Grade 0 Bedrooms Total 9 Cooling Partial Dining Room Separate Flooring Hardwood Heating Natural GasForced Air Interior Features ElevatorHigh CeilingsHistoric/Period MlwkSeparate Dining RoomPaneling Laundry Features In Unit Room Type Bedroom 5Bedroom 6Bedroom 7Bedroom 8Bedroom 9OfficeFoyerStorageScreened PorchRecreation Room Rooms Bedroom 5 (Third) Bedroom 6 (Third) Bedroom 7 (Second) Bedroom 8 (Second) Bedroom 9 (Second) Office (Main) Foyer (Main) Storage (Basement) Screened Porch (Main) Recreation Room (Basement) Bedroom 2 (Second) Bedroom 3 (Second) Bedroom 4 (Second) Dining Room (Main) Family Room (Basement) Kitchen (Main) Laundry (Basement) Living Room (Main) Master Bedroom (Second) Rooms Total 15 Total Sq Ft 0 Unfinished Sqft 0

Property Features

Additional Parcels YN No Age 81-90 Years Assessor Square Footage 4601 Association Fee Frequency Not Applicable Association Fee Includes None Built Before1978 YN Yes Community Features CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved Contingency Attorney/Inspection Continue To Show Yes Corporate Limits Kenilworth Currently Leased No Disability Access And Or Equipped No General Information School Bus ServiceCommuter BusCommuter Train Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required Mls Actual Status Contingent New Construction YN No Ownership Fee Simple Rebuilt YN No Rural No Sewer Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions List Broker Must Accompany Tax Annual Amount 48436.84 Tax Year 2024 Township New Trier Type Detached Single Water Source Public

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© 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. All rights reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by MTP, MRED or RE/MAX IMPACT.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-08-11T23:04:41.43 UTC. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Some properties which appear for sale on this website may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. NOTICE: Many homes contain recording devices, and buyers should be aware they may be recorded during a showing.

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