Recent FULL-SCALE RENOVATION at this 4 bedroom, 3 bath East Wilmette Mid-Century modern ranch. A welcoming foyer with an OVERSIZED ELEVATOR for access to the finished lower level. The first floor features a spacious living room with a handsome stone 2-sided fireplace. The Chef's kitchen, overlooking the dining room, features WoodMode cabinetry, an oversized Cambria quartz island with a table-height sitting area, top-of-the-line appliances (Sub Zero, Wolf, and Miele), and additional storage. Cozy family/sunroom overlooks the yard and connects to the attached 2-car garage. There are 3 bedrooms on the 1st floor plus 2 updated baths with quartz slab surround showers. The lower level features heated floors, two separate large areas for TV, and a game room. Also on the lower level is the 4th bedroom, which has a full bath with an Ultra Therapy tub, 2 large closets, a laundry room with cabinetry, a sink, Maytag appliances, and a large storage/utility room. Beautiful, entirely fenced yard, is professionally landscaped with trees and perennials. The hardscaping features two patios, one Bluestone for the fire pit and the other for grilling & outdoor dining/entertaining. A+ location; easy distance to the beach, town, shopping, schools, and Metra. Note: The front of the home is on 7th Street.
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$1,800,000
701 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
4beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
9,539 Square Feet Lot
$1,900,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$5,857 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,900,500
$1.71M - $2.13M
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Fenced yardOversized elevatorTwo patiosTrees and perennialsOversized cambria quartz islandTop-of-the-line appliancesHeated floors
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Listed by:
Mary Baubonis 847-881-0200,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Carol Prieto, CRE,CRS,GRI
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12337657
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Recreation Room, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X15
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1218 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 58X21
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X15
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Laundry: In Unit, Sink
Features
- Elevator, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Door Width 32 Inches or More, Hall Width 36 Inches or More, Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 9,539 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 X 159
Details
- Parcel number: 05342020190000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmette
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $877,290
- Annual tax amount: $18,553
- Date on market: 4/14/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2025 | Sold | $1,800,000 |
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| 6/24/2025 | Pending sale | $1,800,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12337657 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2025 | Contingent | $1,800,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12337657 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000+155.3% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12337657 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2016 | Sold | $705,000-1.4% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09087606 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2015 | Pending sale | $715,000 |
Source: Prairie Shore #09087606 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $715,000+15.3% |
Source: Jameson Sothebys International Realty #09087606 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2015 | Sold | $620,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $87,729 |
| 2023 | $18,553 +5.9% | $87,729 |
| 2022 | $17,520 +0.4% | $87,729 +19.9% |
| 2021 | $17,447 +1% | $73,152 |
| 2020 | $17,267 +3.2% | $73,152 -8% |
| 2019 | $16,731 +9.3% | $79,514 +12.8% |
| 2018 | $15,301 -8.4% | $70,500 -9.9% |
| 2017 | $16,704 -11% | $78,284 -9.4% |
| 2016 | $18,772 +12.3% | $86,364 +28.3% |
| 2015 | $16,715 +1.6% | $67,331 |
| 2014 | $16,449 +12.2% | $67,331 |
| 2013 | $14,657 -5.5% | $67,331 -5.9% |
| 2012 | $15,509 +5.1% | $71,538 |
| 2011 | $14,755 +21.2% | $71,538 |
| 2010 | $12,178 +30.2% | $71,538 -15% |
| 2009 | $9,356 -22.8% | $84,173 -5% |
| 2008 | $12,126 +36% | $88,604 |
| 2007 | $8,917 -13.3% | $88,604 +31.2% |
| 2006 | $10,286 +2.3% | $67,551 |
| 2005 | $10,060 +2.3% | $67,551 |
| 2004 | $9,833 +5.1% | $67,551 +26.1% |
| 2003 | $9,358 -0.8% | $53,584 -0.8% |
| 2002 | $9,437 +4.9% | $54,002 |
| 2001 | $8,996 +4.3% | $54,002 +9.6% |
| 2000 | $8,623 +0% | $49,285 |
| 1999 | $8,623 | $49,285 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60091
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Wilmette Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.5 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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