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Property Description
Lovely East Wilmette classic home on oversized (60 x185!!) lot. This home is a beautiful blend of old world charm mixed with recent modern renovations that meet today's life style. The first floor features a unique & welcoming foyer with gas fireplace with a handsome mantel, convenient first floor office, powder room, formal living room with fireplace, and French doors leading to a charming front porch. A nicely scaled dining room with coffered ceiling, built-in hutch for storage and large windows allow for plenty of natural sunlight. Wonderful chef's kitchen with all top of the line appliances, like the La Cornue range, for the serious cooks! Gorgeous honed marble countertops and large eat-at island with lots of storage. Custom built-in banquet and table with matching chairs for cozy casual dining. The kitchen opens to a spacious, but comfortable family room addition that overlooks beautifully landscaped back yard- the gas fireplace and oversized windows make this room the natural gathering spot for all. The second floor features a stunning primary suite with vaulted ceilings, fireplace (The fourth!!) and nicely updated spa-like bath. The bath features a double vanity, large separate shower and soaking tub. The custom closet is large and there is a bonus washer/dryer all within the primary suite. There are three additional nice sized bedrooms, one features a en-suite bathroom and the others share a recently updated hall bath. Wonderful third floor retreat with full bath- perfect for extra office or guest suite- lots of extra storage. Large finished lower level recreation room with updated full bath, lots of space for an extra media room, pool table area, extra bedroom and loads of additional storage. Plus full sized laundry room. Stunning landscaping and hardscaping O'BRIEN with gas fire pit, built-in kitchenette with LYNX grill, green egg smoker, outdoor tv, and 2 stainless steel coolers. A convenient side entrance door from the custom mud-room leads out to the 2-car garage plus parking pad, extra-large shed for extra storage and basketball hoop. A perfect home for entertaining! This home an A+! PRISTINE Home in great location. Easy distance to the beach, Metra, schools and downtown area.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 436 Lake Ave
General
- Sold For: $2,350,436
- Taxes: $40,163 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12277487
- Added to Site: 354 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Coffered Ceiling(s), Special Millwork
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Grand Entry Hall, Gas Log
- Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Historical District
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Garage
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener(s)
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Lake Ave 1 block West of Sheridan
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: Central Air Conditioning, Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Radiant, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Stucco
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 4,491
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1907
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.264
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 60 x 195 x 32 x 35 x 172
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Off Alley
- Lot Features: Mature Trees
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1907
- Tax Amount: $40,163.94
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5261000070000
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Schools
Schools serving 436 Lake 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 | 2.1 mi |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 2.5 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 3.8 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 1.7 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 436 Lake Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/17/2025
Sold
$2,350,436
9.58%
MLS
1/27/2025
Listed
$2,145,000
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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.
436 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12277487) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,350,436 on March 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 436 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.

