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Property Description
Great natural light, loads of space and super quiet inside! Set on a beautifully landscaped 1/4 acre lot in Wilmette, this 4-bedroom, 3.2 bath home is warm, livable, and full of character, featuring generous room sizes, thoughtful built-ins, and a layout with great flow and distinct living areas. There are spaces for gathering, spaces for quiet, and plenty of room for both. Inside, the serene formal living room greets you with tons of natural light, cushioned bay-window seating with underseat storage, and floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves. Through the living room is the gorgeous kitchen, both spacious and functional, with black granite countertops and natural stone backsplash, abundant wood cabinetry, separate island with a veggie sink and breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and an eat-in breakfast nook for casual dining. Off the kitchen, a formal dining room with plenty of space for holiday entertaining. Glass panel pocket doors flow into the family room, which creates an open layout, featuring a wood-burning fireplace and built-in desk. Double French doors open off the family room to a screened-in porch, extending the living space through three seasons. A powder room rounds out the first level. The 2nd floor features four bedrooms and three full baths. The primary suite offers soaring 11' vaulted ceilings and opens to a huge south-facing deck overlooking the backyard. A roomy walk-in closet with adjacent stackable washer and dryer is the ultimate convenience, while the spa-like en-suite bath features radiant heated floors, a steam shower with built-in bench, and a separate Jacuzzi tub. The remaining three bedrooms each have their own personality: one with its own en-suite bath, another is lined with built-in cabinets and bookshelves, and the fourth bedroom has a separate sunlit reading nook. The game room is a separately accessed bonus space, sitting above the garage and accessed from inside the home, currently set up for billiards and ready to welcome your home office, workout room, or bonus lounge space. The partially finished basement with radiant heated floors offers room for movie nights plus plenty of additional storage, a 2nd powder room and 2nd laundry area with a full-size, side-by-side washer and dryer. Outside, a side yard with brick pavers and a built-in stone grill is set up for warm weather cooking, and a treehouse that needs nothing but imagination. The larger, full backyard provides perennial gardens and lush areas to play and relax. Rare attached and heated two-car garage is just one more thing to love about this home. Incredible location in the heart of it all: walk to McKenzie School, the Metra, downtown Wilmette shops and restaurants!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1421 Wilmette Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,725,000
- Taxes: $27,507 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12681568
- Added to Site: 67 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Range Hood
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Cable TV, Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Roof Deck, Outdoor Grill
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: 3 blocks west of Green Bay Road on south side of the street to 1421 Wilmette Avenue
School Information
- School District: 39
- Midd School District: 39
- Elementary School: Mckenzie Elementary School
- Middle School: Highcrest Middle School
- High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- Private School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiant Floor
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Doors: French Doors, Pocket Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 3,822
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1892
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2005
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 52 x 198 x 73 x 188
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Landscaped
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1892
- Tax Amount: $27,507.22
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 5341130030000
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Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 1421 Wilmette Ave
School Districts:Wilmette School District 39, New Trier Township High School District 203
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mckenzie Elementary School 649 Prairie Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 | K-4 | 0.1 mi |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 1.5 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 3 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1421 Wilmette Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/10/2026
Sold
$1,725,000
1.47%
MLS
6/22/2026
Listed
$1,700,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1421 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12681568) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,725,000 on August 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 1421 Wilmette Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wilmette? You can browse all Wilmette real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

