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Property Description
Fabulous Home in Prime Wilmette Location minutes to award-winning McKenzie Elementary School, New Trier High School, downtown Wilmette, Metra, restaurants, shops, and so much more!! Welcome to this charming and spacious 4BR + 1.5BA home in one of Wilmette's most sought-after neighborhoods. Featuring a welcoming front porch and a warm inviting foyer entry, this home offers classic appeal with charm and modern touches throughout. Step inside to find gleaming hardwood floors, French door entry into the wonderful living room which seamlessly opens to the separate sun-filled dining room adorned with the beautiful built-in hutch. The kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with stainless steel appliances, Viking stove, farmhouse sink, custom cabinetry, heated floors and eat-in island perfect for everyday use and entertaining. The main level also features a versatile flex space with heated floors and a gas fireplace perfect as an attached great room/family room open to the kitchen or used as a mudroom which leads to the delightful deck perfect for outdoor entertaining and enjoyment. The main level is rounded out with the light & bright updated powder room. Upstairs you'll find 4 spacious bedrooms with ample storage and a beautifully updated full bathroom in crisp white tones. One of the bedrooms, currently used as an office, leads to a lofted third-floor suite ideal as a recreation room, studio, or guest space-complete with skylights, recessed lighting, and abundant natural light. Additional highlights and improvements: new roof 2021, new dishwasher 2019, new dryer 2021, new hot water heater 2018, new garbage disposal 2020, new garage door motor 2025, zoned heat + A/C, recessed lighting in the kitchen, large & spacious unfinished basement with shower makes for the perfect next project to enhance this wonderful home. Excellent closet and storage space throughout. The property includes a detached 2.5-car garage + parking pad space currently enclosed for an at-home organic garden but easily convertible back to a carport. Enjoy unbeatable convenience-just a short distance to Gillson Beach and the lake, town center, library, Starbucks, Whole Foods, parks & playgrounds, etc. Come make this your home now!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1620 Wilmette Ave
General
- Sold For: $865,000
- Taxes: $13,996 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12320915
- Added to Site: 271 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Log
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off-Alley, Owned, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Wilmette Avenue, between Green Bay Road and Ridge Road
School Information
- School District: 39
- Midd School District: 39
- Elementary School: Mckenzie Elementary School
- Middle School: Wilmette Junior High 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, Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiator(s), Zoned, Radiant Floor
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
- Year Built: 1917
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 37 x 165
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1917
- Tax Amount: $13,996.99
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5332160150000
Listed by Baird & Warner
Sold by eXp Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 1620 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 | 0.3 mi |
Highcrest Middle School 569 Hunter Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 5-6 | 0.8 mi |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 1.2 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 2.7 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1620 Wilmette Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/01/2025
Sold
$865,000
-1.7%
MLS
4/25/2025
Listed
$880,000
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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.
1620 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12320915) is a Single Family property that was sold at $865,000 on July 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 1620 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.

