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8/09/2026
Listed
$6,500
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Property Description
Available September 1. Tenant occupied-24-hour notice required. Showings available from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after McKenzie Square neighborhood, this beautifully maintained Colonial split-level offers exceptional space in an outstanding Wilmette location. Just blocks from McKenzie Elementary, Highcrest Middle School, Wilmette Junior High, the Metra, parks, and downtown Wilmette. The home features a spacious living room, separate dining room with French doors to the patio, a sun-filled family room surrounded by windows, a galley kitchen with granite countertops and ample cabinetry, and a lower-level family room with a fireplace, built-ins, powder room, and laundry/mudroom. Upstairs are five bedrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom with an adjoining bedroom that is perfectly suited as a private office, nursery, dressing room, or sitting room. The upper level is served by two full bathrooms, offering a flexible layout for a variety of living arrangements. Enjoy an attached two-car garage, backyard with a paver patio, and a welcoming, community-oriented neighborhood. A rare opportunity to lease a well maintained home offering generous living space, an exceptional location, and award-winning Wilmette schools.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1744 Central Ave
General
- Rent: $6,500
- Status: Active
- Type: Rental
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12721086
- Updated: 8/15/2026
- Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease/Rent Term: 12 Months
- Lease Includes: Scavenger, Lawn Care
- Date Available: 9/1/2026
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Township: New Trier
- Driving Directions: Wilmette Avenue to 17th, North on 17th, left on to Central
School Information
- School District: 39
- Elem School District: 39
- Midd School District: 39
- High School District: 203
- 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
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK, / 50lbs.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 2,513
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1957
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: 70 x 126 x 76 x 122
Animals
- Animals Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Financial Considerations
- Lease Price: $6,500
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1957
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
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Schools
Schools serving 1744 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 | 0.4 mi |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 1 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 2.5 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 1.4 mi |
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Price History for 1744 Central Ave
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- 4,000Sq. Ft.
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- Active
- Updated 13 hours ago
- 4Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,777Sq. Ft.
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- Updated 1 day ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,600Sq. Ft.
Listed by Debbie Evans (847) 644-6057
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- Updated 13 hours ago
- 4Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,777Sq. Ft.
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- Updated 22 hours ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,000Sq. Ft.
- High Rise Apartment
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,037Sq. Ft.
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- Rental
- Active
- Updated 4 days ago
- 4Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 4,172Sq. Ft.
Listed by Stephanie Cutter Group (312) 266-7000
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- Updated 15 hours ago
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- Updated 5 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,063Sq. Ft.
1744 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12721086) is a Rental property with 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1744 Central Avenue is currently listed for rent at $6,500 and was received on August 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 1744 Central Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Wilmette? You can browse all Wilmette rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.