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Rich Ayers

rich@ayersteam.com +1(630) 430-5927

$1,898,000

Est. payment - /mo

6 Beds

4.5 Baths

3,974 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,974 sqft

Price per Sqft $477

MLS Listing ID 12595060

Style Prairie

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1913

Annual Tax Amount $26,844

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 9,234 Sqft

Lot Dimensions 50X184

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

A rare offering in the heart of Wilmette, this timeless Prairie-style residence blends architectural character, gracious scale, and thoughtful modern updates just moments from downtown, the train, parks, beaches, and award-winning schools. Set behind a welcoming front porch that feels lifted from a storybook, the home unfolds with beautifully proportioned living spaces layered in warmth and craftsmanship, from rich hardwood flooring and coffered ceilings to leaded glass windows, extensive millwork, and curated designer details throughout. The elegant living room is anchored by a striking gas fireplace flanked by built-ins, while the formal dining room delivers classic sophistication with a crystal chandelier and refined architectural detailing. At the heart of the home, the expansive kitchen was thoughtfully renovated and designed for both effortless daily living and entertaining, featuring granite countertops, premium appliances, an oversized island with prep sink and seating, pantry storage, planning desk, and seamless flow into a sun-drenched breakfast room with vaulted ceilings and skylights. The adjoining family room offers an inviting retreat with crown molding and recessed lighting overlooking the beautifully landscaped grounds. The second level hosts a serene primary suite complete with organized walk-in closet and a bath featuring Grohe fixtures, skylight, dual vanities, and private shower suite, alongside three additional generously sized bedrooms with hardwood flooring, bay windows, and abundant closet space. The third floor provides exceptional flexibility with two additional bedrooms and full bath ideal for guest suites, offices, creative studios, fitness spaces, or private retreats. A finished lower level expands the home's livability with recreation space, full bath, laundry, and extensive storage. Significant improvements and infrastructure updates provide tremendous peace of mind, including extensive renovations and addition completed in 1999, updated energy-efficient windows, dual-zoned HVAC with SpacePak system, whole-house generator, sprinkler system, updated electrical, newer garage with loft storage and additional parking on concrete pad, updated landscaping, fenced yard, brick patio and walkways, and multiple mechanical improvements throughout. Perfectly positioned just blocks from vibrant downtown Wilmette, the Metra, shopping, dining, parks, and lakefront amenities, this is a home that beautifully balances historic charm with the functionality and lifestyle today's buyers crave, an extraordinary opportunity to own a residence with soul, scale, and enduring elegance in one of the North Shore's most coveted communities.

Location

State IL

County Cook

Area Wilmette

Rooms

Basement Partially Finished, Full

Interior

Interior Features Vaulted Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned

Cooling Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas Log, Gas Starter

Equipment Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Generator, Multiple Water Heaters

Fireplace Y

Appliance Double Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier

Laundry Sink

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Stucco, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories 3 Stories

Structure Type Stucco

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Central Elementary School

Middle Schools Highcrest Middle School

High Schools New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi

School District 39 , 39, 203

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

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Listed by Connie Dornan of @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Rich Ayers

+1(630) 430-5927

Team Lead | Realtor | License ID: 471.001732

Team Lead | Realtor License ID: 471.001732

1115 Forest AVE Wilmette, IL 60091

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