Set on a beautifully landscaped lot in the heart of McKenzie Square, this classic, all-brick center entry Colonial has been exceptionally well maintained and thoughtfully updated over the years. Wonderful flow and space throughout with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, gracious room sizes, finished basement and attic. Enter through a formal foyer with decorative inlay hardwoods and a large coat closet. To the right, a sun-filled formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace and an impressive decorative mantle sets a welcoming tone. Off to the left, the dining room offers generous space for holiday entertaining and quiet dinners at home. The heart of the home is the open kitchen and family room looking out to an oversized deck and backyard. The kitchen features white cabinetry, Thermador/Sub-Zero/Bosch stainless steel appliances, double sink with dedicated water heater, dark granite countertops and breakfast peninsula and a walk-in pantry with pocket door. An eat-in breakfast room with skylights overhead brings in wonderful natural light from above. An enormous walk-out back deck with retractable, motorized awning, accessible from both the breakfast area and the family room, extends the living space, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Upstairs, the primary suite spans the width of the rear of the home with vaulted ceilings, and windows on three exposures overlooking the deck and backyard. Double walk-in closets with professional organizers and a spacious en-suite bath with a glass-enclosed steam shower with built-in bench, double vanity, and a large linen closet complete the suite. Three additional bedrooms on this level all feature hardwood floors and closet organizers. Cozy and carpeted 3rd floor offers flexible space for a study or playroom with additional storage. The finished basement rounds out the home with 9' ceilings and heated floors, a 5th bedroom, full bath, built-in bar with quartz countertops and beverage fridge, and a separate dedicated wine cellar. 1st floor full size laundry room with newer (2025) side-by-side LG washer/dryer, laundry sink, laundry chute, extra storage and separate mudroom make everyday life easy. Tons of additional features, updates and improvements to hit the practical side of living, including a central vac throughout with kitchen sweep, whole-house tankless water heater, backup generator, Eero high-speed WiFi, recessed lighting, in-ceiling speakers, and a new tear-off roof (2018). The backyard offers a newly resurfaced deck (2025) sized for serious entertaining, a play area with swing set tucked alongside mature plantings, and a detached heated 2.5 car garage. Shutters and hardwood floors including brand new hardwoods in the back half of the main level give the home a cohesive, traditional feel. Amazing McKenzie Square location close to McKenzie School, Howard Park, Metra and downtown Wilmette restaurants and shopping.
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$1,855,000
1620 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
5beds
4,346sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
7,501 Square Feet Lot
$1,868,700 Zestimate®
$427/sqft
$7,421 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,868,700
$1.70M - $2.06M
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Wood-burning fireplaceFinished basement and atticRecessed lightingBeautifully landscaped lotBreakfast peninsulaGracious room sizesSeparate dedicated wine cellar
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott Stavish 773-879-4444,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Karen Schwartz
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12604897
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Deck, Eating Area, Mud Room, Play Room, Recreation Room, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink)
- Level: Second
- Area: 437 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X16
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X13
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 21 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X3
Play room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Third
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X16
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X19
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 325 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X13
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X6
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X5
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s), Drapes
- Basement: Finished,Egress Window,Full
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,346
- Total interior livable area: 4,346 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 687
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,501 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 150
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 05332050150000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmette
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $427/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $962,730
- Annual tax amount: $21,897
- Date on market: 4/6/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2026 | Sold | $1,855,000+6%$427/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12604897 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Pending sale | $1,750,000$403/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12604897 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2026 | Contingent | $1,750,000$403/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12604897 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+39.4%$403/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12604897 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2018 | Sold | $1,255,000+4.6%$289/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09879400 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2018 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$276/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner #09879400 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$276/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner #09879400 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $96,273 |
| 2023 | $21,094 +5.8% | $96,273 |
| 2022 | $19,942 +10.3% | $96,273 +32% |
| 2021 | $18,084 +1.3% | $72,938 |
| 2020 | $17,847 -1.3% | $72,938 -8% |
| 2019 | $18,085 -5.3% | $79,281 -5.2% |
| 2018 | $19,088 +2.8% | $83,670 |
| 2017 | $18,574 +5.3% | $83,670 |
| 2016 | $17,644 +4.9% | $83,670 +18.9% |
| 2015 | $16,817 +1.5% | $70,365 |
| 2014 | $16,562 -0.1% | $70,365 -4.5% |
| 2013 | $16,585 +0.6% | $73,718 -8.2% |
| 2012 | $16,489 +6.7% | $80,338 |
| 2011 | $15,459 +3.8% | $80,338 |
| 2010 | $14,893 +3% | $80,338 -12.4% |
| 2009 | $14,453 +6.6% | $91,674 -5% |
| 2008 | $13,553 +5.8% | $96,498 |
| 2007 | $12,810 -1.3% | $96,498 +18.1% |
| 2006 | $12,984 +42.4% | $81,700 +34.2% |
| 2005 | $9,115 +2.3% | $60,900 |
| 2004 | $8,912 -6.8% | $60,900 +13.5% |
| 2003 | $9,561 0% | $53,666 |
| 2002 | $9,561 +20.7% | $53,666 |
| 2001 | $7,922 +4.3% | $53,666 +25.8% |
| 2000 | $7,592 +31.9% | $42,654 |
| 1999 | $5,757 | $42,654 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60091
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Mckenzie Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Wilmette Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mckenzie Elementary School
- Middle: Wilmette Junior High School
- 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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