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Property Description
Custom design in sought after McKenzie with high-end finishes and casual comfort. Beautiful sight lines from front to back when you enter the welcoming foyer, with high ceilings, incredible millwork and abundant natural light throughout. Thoughtfully built by builder and homeowner, this home was thoughtfully designed with 4 finished levels of flexible living space on a private beautiful corner lot with panoramic vistas! The designer kitchen with quartzite countertops, large island, premium appliances (Sub-Zero, Wolf etc) & so many mindful details, hidden pantry and appliance garage etc. opens to the sunny family room with gas fireplace and dining area overlooking the private outdoor entertaining space. Exceptional heated floor mudroom with built-in cubbies each with individual charging outlets. Luxurious primary suite with private walled balcony includes spa bath heated floors, soaking tub, oversized shower, dual quartzite vanities, and an exceptionally large walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms share a large Jack-and-Jill bath on the second floor. Flexible 3rd floor offers treetop views and lofted ceilings: 2 bedrooms or offices and a full bath. Incredible lower level with 9'6" ceilings and large windows creating bright recreation & space with fireplace, 2nd "kitchen/bar" with quartzite countertops, beverage fridge and kegerator, Plus 6th bedroom or exercise room, full bath or exercise room. Incredible "outdoor room" entertaining with outdoor kitchen featuring Aspire by Hestan grill, Cookshack smoker, thick bluestone counters with built-in cooler, plus a stone gas fire pit and outdoor tv within a private landscaped yard. Spacious fresh garage with stairs to large loft storage. Simply wonderful space and exceptional indoor-outdoor living in a fabulous walk to everything location: parks, town, train, school & more!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1801 Elmwood Ave
General
- Price: $2,350,000
- Taxes: $33,252 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12586863
- Updated: 3/15/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Sidewalks
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Paneling, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Basement, Gas Log
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink, Full Body Spray Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Central Vacuum, Cable TV, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler, Backup Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Lighting
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Township: New Trier
- Driving Directions: Lake Ave to Ridge, North on Ridge, East on Elmwood.
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
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Shingle Siding
- Exterior Const.: Shingle Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
- Windows: Window Treatments, Drapes, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Wood Frames
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Square Feet: 4,672
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 2016
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen, Garage(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 7000
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 2016
- Tax Amount: $33,252
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 5284120120000
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Schools
Schools serving 1801 Elmwood 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 | 0.6 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- | 2.3 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 0.9 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 1801 Elmwood Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/15/2026
Listed
$2,350,000
50.98%
MLS
4/10/2015
Sold
$1,556,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1801 Elmwood Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$32,034
6%
$144,487
—
2022
$30,298
-6%
$144,487
14%
2021
$32,162
1%
$127,130
—
2020
$31,695
2%
$127,130
-9%
2019
$31,087
6%
$139,704
10%
2018
$29,369
-7%
$126,884
-9%
2017
$31,422
4%
$139,208
—
2016
$30,258
24%
$139,208
42%
2015
$24,402
152%
$98,295
148%
2014
$9,685
5%
$39,645
—
2013
$9,249
-5%
$39,645
-12%
2012
$9,787
—
$45,146
—
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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1801 Elmwood Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12586863) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1801 Elmwood Avenue is currently listed for $2,350,000 and was received on March 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 1801 Elmwood 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.

