Timeless quintessential East Wilmette home situated on a beautifully renovated and landscaped property designed by Chalet. Inviting front porch welcomes you to this special home. Gracious entry foyer opens to a handsome living room with fireplace. The attractive dining room is perfect for all occasions and features a bay window with leaded glass and wood pocket doors. The sought-after library is well located for privacy. The bright white kitchen is a delightful combination of form and function with generous cabinetry and access to the deck and yard. The cheerful sunroom offers three exposures and fabulous views. Tranquil primary suite, is complete with freshly renovated bath with double sinks, custom finishes and walk-in closet all designed by Healy Rice. There are two additional bedrooms, a laundry area and a full bath on the second floor. The third floor oasis offers two more bedrooms, a full bath and a generous home office. The updated basement has the perfect space for a playroom, exercise room and hobbies. Additional highlights include a new 2.5 car garage, one car parking pad, fenced yard and prime location near town, shopping, schools and train. Buyer pays Wilmette Transfer Tax of $3.00 per $1,000.
Contingent
$1,759,000
1001 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
5beds
--sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$12,898/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced yardGracious entry foyerAttractive dining roomInviting front porchWood pocket doorsOne car parking pad
- 49 days |
- 149 |
- 5 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathleen Bauer 847-446-9600,
Compass,
Dinny Dwyer,
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12666892
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Library, Office, Bedroom 5, Walk In Closet, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Screened Porch, Recreation Room, Exercise Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X19
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X10
Library
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X21
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X22
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Range Hood
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3.5
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 54x213
Details
- Parcel number: 05341070150000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmette
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,119,290
- Annual tax amount: $24,094
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Contingent | $1,759,000 |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12666892 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,759,000+70.4% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12666892 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2017 | Sold | $1,032,500-10.9% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09569608 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2017 | Pending sale | $1,159,000 |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka #09569608 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,159,000 |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential #09569608 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $111,929 +2.7% |
| 2023 | $23,982 -2% | $109,000 -7.2% |
| 2022 | $24,482 +23% | $117,411 +46.8% |
| 2021 | $19,912 +1.4% | $79,976 |
| 2020 | $19,645 -1.3% | $79,976 -11.8% |
| 2019 | $19,895 +2.6% | $90,644 +6.7% |
| 2018 | $19,401 -9.1% | $84,982 -7.9% |
| 2017 | $21,340 +6.4% | $92,249 |
| 2016 | $20,051 +15% | $92,249 +23.5% |
| 2015 | $17,431 -1.1% | $74,714 |
| 2014 | $17,625 +4.8% | $74,714 |
| 2013 | $16,818 +19.2% | $74,714 +10.5% |
| 2012 | $14,113 +4.3% | $67,597 |
| 2011 | $13,525 +9.6% | $67,597 |
| 2010 | $12,339 -4.5% | $67,597 -18.1% |
| 2009 | $12,917 +7% | $82,560 -5% |
| 2008 | $12,072 +6.2% | $86,907 |
| 2007 | $11,363 +3% | $86,907 +23.3% |
| 2006 | $11,029 +2.6% | $70,512 |
| 2005 | $10,750 +2.1% | $70,512 |
| 2004 | $10,525 +23.6% | $70,512 +46.9% |
| 2003 | $8,515 0% | $47,999 |
| 2002 | $8,516 +14.4% | $47,999 |
| 2001 | $7,446 +4.3% | $47,999 +19.4% |
| 2000 | $7,136 +3.5% | $40,210 |
| 1999 | $6,896 | $40,210 |
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Neighborhood: 60091
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Wilmette Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- District: 39
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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