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Property Description
Custom-built 2017 home located in coveted McKenzie Square, steps from McKenzie Elementary and a short walk to town. Offering 6 bedrooms, 5.2 bathrooms, this residence showcases exceptional craftsmanship throughout, including hardwood floors, plantation shutters, designer window treatments and lighting, and custom cabinets, built-ins, and vanities by Helmuth Custom Cabinets. The main level is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring a formal dining room, powder room, and a private in-law suite with full bath. At the heart of the home is the chef's kitchen, appointed with white quartz countertops, a marble tile backsplash, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a Wolf range with one-and-a-half ovens, complemented by a breakfast nook, organized pantry, and butler's pantry with beverage fridge. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the family room, where custom built-ins, a gas fireplace, and wood ceiling beams add warmth and architectural character. A spacious mudroom just off the kitchen provides direct access to the Trex deck, fully fenced yard, and fire pit, creating effortless indoor-outdoor flow. Upstairs, the primary suite overlooks the backyard and features elegant marble floors and a marble shower. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, while another bedroom enjoys its own en-suite bath. A conveniently located second-floor laundry room is outfitted with a side-by-side LG washer and dryer, folding table, and sink. The third floor offers a flexible bedroom or office along with a powder room, while the finished basement boasts soaring ceilings, a guest bedroom, full bath, rec room, and wet bar with beverage cooler. Additional highlights include a detached two-car garage, two-car parking pad, whole-house generator, and sump pump with battery backup. Don't miss this rare opportunity in a truly prime location!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1511 Central Ave
General
- Sold For: $2,600,000
- Taxes: $32,569 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12553354
- Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 7
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Central Ave north of Lake Ave, south of Wilmette Ave
School Information
- School District: 39
- Midd School District: 39
- Elementary School: Mckenzie Elementary 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
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Other
- Exterior Const.: Other
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 4,230
- Sq. Ft. Source: Taped
- Year Built: 2017
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 51 x 161 x 50 x 152
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 2017
- Tax Amount: $32,569.9
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5332170080000
Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 1511 Central 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 | 1.4 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 2.8 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 1511 Central Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/06/2026
Sold
$2,600,000
13.29%
MLS
1/26/2026
Listed
$2,295,000
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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.
1511 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12553354) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,600,000 on March 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 1511 Central 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.

