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Property Description
WOW! THIS HOUSE IS HUGE & FAMILY FRIENDLY with 4600 square feet of finished space. With 4 bedrooms/3.1 bath and located in East Wilmette just steps to Gilson Beach --- walkable to everything Wilmette offers ----. this COMPLETELEY RENOVATED HOME has it al!. You will be wowed by the ultra chic, CHEF'S KITCHEN with 11-ft x 4.5-ft quartz island & seating for 10, Viking refrigerator & microwave, Dacor double ovens, Uline beverage refrigerator, induction oven & bar. The kitchen effortlessly flows into a perfectly-sized family room great for family time while cooking and also to keep an eye on little ones while in the kitchen. The main floor also boasts a coveted FIRST FLOOR PRIMARY bedroom & ensuite bath. The main floor continues to impress with a huge foyer, 9 ft ceilings, an expansive living room with gas fireplace, and a dining room enveloped in architectural windows overlooking beautiful, tree-lined Washington Avenue. Two more bedrooms with a renovated bathroom, a 4-seasons room perfect for an office, playroom or sitting area, as well as a mudroom (sized for laundry) complete the first floor. Upstairs find private office space plus a 4th ensuite bedroom with renovated bath. The just-finished, renovated basement is a universe unto itself with tons of natural light and 1600 square feet of finished, multi-use space & bathroom for an additional family room, rec room, exercise room or even a 5th bedroom. (the 874 sq. ft. unfinished basement space is pretty awesome too). The basement also has a separate, private entrance perfect for an au pair, live-in nanny or guests. Move right in and enjoy your new roof with 25 yr warranty, storage space galore, picture-perfect yard, 2-tier deck & 2.5-car garage with EV charger. This home is - MOVE-IN READY - combining modern-day conveniences with architectural windows, hardware & moldings of yesteryear!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 343 Washington Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,950,000
- Taxes: $17,627 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12397552
- Added to Site: 211 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 5
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Sheridan Road, West on Washington for less than 1 block. WALK TO EVERYTHING!
School Information
- School District: 39
- Midd School District: 39
- Elementary School: Central 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: Small Duct High Velocity
- Heating Type: Steam
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Drapes
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 5,698
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1920
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2024
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1894
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 165
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Water Heater
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1920
- Tax Amount: $17,627.67
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 5351030020000
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Schools
Schools serving 343 Washington Ave
School Districts:Wilmette School District 39, New Trier Township High School District 203
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Central Elementary School, Wilmette, IL 910 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 | K-4 | 0.5 mi |
Highcrest Middle School 569 Hunter Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 5-6 | 2.2 mi |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 2.6 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 3.9 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 1.9 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 343 Washington Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/25/2025
Sold
$1,950,000
12.78%
MLS
6/19/2025
Listed
$1,729,000
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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.
343 Washington Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12397552) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,950,000 on July 25, 2025. Want to learn more about 343 Washington 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.

