WOW! THIS HOUSE IS HUGE & FAMILY FRIENDLY with 4600 square feet of finished space. With 4 bedrooms/3.1 bath and located in East Wilmette just steps to Gilson Beach --- walkable to everything Wilmette offers ----. this COMPLETELEY RENOVATED HOME has it al!. You will be wowed by the ultra chic, CHEF'S KITCHEN with 11-ft x 4.5-ft quartz island & seating for 10, Viking refrigerator & microwave, Dacor double ovens, Uline beverage refrigerator, induction oven & bar. The kitchen effortlessly flows into a perfectly-sized family room great for family time while cooking and also to keep an eye on little ones while in the kitchen. The main floor also boasts a coveted FIRST FLOOR PRIMARY bedroom & ensuite bath. The main floor continues to impress with a huge foyer, 9 ft ceilings, an expansive living room with gas fireplace, and a dining room enveloped in architectural windows overlooking beautiful, tree-lined Washington Avenue. Two more bedrooms with a renovated bathroom, a 4-seasons room perfect for an office, playroom or sitting area, as well as a mudroom (sized for laundry) complete the first floor. Upstairs find private office space plus a 4th ensuite bedroom with renovated bath. The just-finished, renovated basement is a universe unto itself with tons of natural light and 1600 square feet of finished, multi-use space & bathroom for an additional family room, rec room, exercise room or even a 5th bedroom. (the 874 sq. ft. unfinished basement space is pretty awesome too). The basement also has a separate, private entrance perfect for an au pair, live-in nanny or guests. Move right in and enjoy your new roof with 25 yr warranty, storage space galore, picture-perfect yard, 2-tier deck & 2.5-car garage with EV charger. This home is - MOVE-IN READY - combining modern-day conveniences with architectural windows, hardware & moldings of yesteryear!
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$1,950,000
343 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
4beds
5,698sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
8,250.26 Square Feet Lot
$2,054,600 Zestimate®
$342/sqft
$7,821 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,054,600
$1.85M - $2.30M
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Gas fireplaceFinished renovated basementArchitectural windowsFirst floor primary bedroomPrivate office spaceTons of natural lightTree-lined washington avenue
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Listing courtesy of:
Elizabeth Smith 847-881-0200,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Elizabeth Licata
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12397552
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X40
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X17
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X20
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X18
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Butler, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X22
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X23
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 416 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X26
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1944 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 54X36
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X15
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X15
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Drapes
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,659
- Total interior livable area: 5,698 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,671
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,250 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 X 165
- Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 05351030020000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Service - 400 Amp or Greater
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Water Heater
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Wilmette
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2025 | Sold | $1,950,000+12.8%$342/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12397552 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Contingent | $1,729,000$303/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12397552 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,729,000+29%$303/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12397552 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2024 | Sold | $1,340,000+3.2%$235/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12078023 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2024 | Contingent | $1,299,000$228/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12078023 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+41.2%$228/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12078023 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2019 | Sold | $920,000-1%$161/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10403735 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2019 | Pending sale | $929,000$163/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #10403735 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2019 | Listed for sale | $929,000+38.7%$163/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #10403735 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2016 | Sold | $670,000$118/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $81,001 +0% |
| 2023 | $17,628 +5.8% | $80,999 |
| 2022 | $16,662 -2.9% | $80,999 +16.7% |
| 2021 | $17,165 +1.3% | $69,401 |
| 2020 | $16,943 +3.1% | $69,401 -8% |
| 2019 | $16,426 +8.2% | $75,436 +12.2% |
| 2018 | $15,181 +2.7% | $67,247 |
| 2017 | $14,775 +5% | $67,247 |
| 2016 | $14,074 +1.2% | $67,247 +20.1% |
| 2015 | $13,902 +1.6% | $56,000 |
| 2014 | $13,681 +13.9% | $56,000 |
| 2013 | $12,014 +7.6% | $56,000 +0.4% |
| 2012 | $11,168 -2.9% | $55,793 |
| 2011 | $11,507 +2.9% | $55,793 |
| 2010 | $11,187 +3.3% | $55,793 -21.8% |
| 2009 | $10,832 +7.8% | $71,380 -5% |
| 2008 | $10,047 +6.9% | $75,137 |
| 2007 | $9,401 +10.2% | $75,137 +30.6% |
| 2006 | $8,532 +2.2% | $57,514 |
| 2005 | $8,352 +2.5% | $57,514 |
| 2004 | $8,149 +13.9% | $57,514 +38.1% |
| 2003 | $7,157 0% | $41,649 |
| 2002 | $7,158 +10.1% | $41,649 |
| 2001 | $6,502 -9.8% | $41,649 +14.1% |
| 2000 | $7,209 +3.6% | $36,498 -12.5% |
| 1999 | $6,960 | $41,711 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60091
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Wilmette Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Central 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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