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Property Description
Welcome to 1625 Lake Avenue Three bedrooms. Two full baths. One incredible coach house. Welcome to a home that delivers so much more than you expect! Beautifully updated, effortlessly functional, and full of personality, this Wilmette gem checks every box and then adds a few you didn't know you needed. A beautifully updated kitchen, baths, finished basement! Inviting living spaces, three spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a finished basement gives you room to live, work, and entertain. But the real showstopper? The coach house. Home office, music/art studio. Man cave or Mah Jong game room. Teen hangout. The only problem will be deciding who gets it! And let's talk location. Moments from McKenzie School, downtown Wilmette, shopping, dining, and the train, everything you love about North Shore living is within easy reach. And don't let the Lake Avenue address fool you. Out back, a quiet dead-end alley creates an unexpected neighborhood feel, where backyards connect and a wonderful sense of community comes to life. The space. The flexibility. The location. The lifestyle. This isn't just another three-bedroom home in Wilmette. It's the one that gives you more. Some of the many updates: Roof 2023. Windows Replaced 2021. Kitchen Renovation 2023. Kitchen Flooring 2023. Copper Plumbing throughout. 200-Amp Electrical Panel. Underground Electrical Lines. Upstairs Bathroom 2026. Garage Foundation Rebuilt. Garage coach house completely renovated. Basement Renovation 2010. Newer AC. Water Hear 2019. Complete interior painting 2023. Rebuilt fireplace and liner 2010.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1625 Lake Ave
General
- Price: $988,000
- Taxes: $13,535 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12787310
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Bookcases, Quartz Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas Starter
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Concrete, Off-Alley, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Township: New Trier
- Subdivision: Mckenzie
- Driving Directions: Lake West of Green Bay Road, East of Ridge, to 1625
School Information
- School District: 39
- Elem School District: 39
- Midd School District: 39
- High School District: 203
- 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
- Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Storm Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Drapes
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Square Feet: 2,320
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1922
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Other, Garage(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.153
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 44 x 149
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1922
- Tax Amount: $13,535
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Storm Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 5332010120000
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Schools
Schools serving 1625 Lake 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 | 0.4 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- | 2.6 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 1625 Lake Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$12,802
—
$77,000
36%
2023
$12,802
6%
$56,415
—
2022
$12,117
-12%
$56,415
7%
2021
$13,747
-2%
$52,914
-3%
2020
$14,007
3%
$54,812
-8%
2019
$13,591
16%
$59,579
21%
2018
$11,758
-6%
$49,422
-9%
2017
$12,512
6%
$54,088
—
2016
$11,757
1%
$54,088
15%
2015
$11,682
2%
$47,056
—
2014
$11,496
5%
$47,056
—
2013
$10,978
-3%
$47,056
-10%
2012
$11,307
—
$52,159
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1625 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12787310) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1625 Lake Avenue is currently listed for $988,000 and was received on October 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 1625 Lake 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.

