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Property Description
Great opportunity to live in beautiful and spacious home situated on Laurel Avenue, yes, the Laurel Avenue that hosts the best block party in east Wilmette! Easy distance to Gilson Park, Wilmette Beach, Linden Avenue L offering Purple Line Express to city, cute shops and pizzeria just a couple blocks away. Generous room sizes and perfect flow offer new owners the chance to make this beautiful home their own. Classic wood-burning fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves and original leaded glass windows--Grab your book to cozy up and stay awhile. With Spring on the wing--How nice to relax on your front screened porch with your morning coffee and evening glass of wine. Open floor plan from living room to dining room to sun-drenched family room overlooking extra large yard, just what we're looking for. Cheerful kitchen with updated stainless steel appliances and white cabinetry. Upstairs, four bedrooms include primary suite with sitting room homeowners called "The Fort". Hardwood floors under carpeting in four 2nd floor bedrooms. Stunning new primary bath recently completed plus second hall bath serving three additional 2nd floor bedrooms. Finished third floor offers perfect home office space, playroom, guest suite with 5th bedroom and 3rd full bath. Some neighbors with same model finished their basements. Homeowners of 615 Laurel always used their basement for abundant storage, workroom and laundry and made the third floor loft their playroom. Homeowners upgraded plumbing, electric and HVAC system when they bought to raise their family here thirty years ago. New roof (2023), new front porch flooring (2024), hardwood floors throughout first level and under carpeting on second level. 615 Laurel is the essence of a well-loved home on a super-deep lot in a perfect east location. Special benefit of this property, a driveway from the street rather than just alley parking. Guests can park on driveway rather than on street. Ride bikes and scooters, play basketball or set up your soccer goal post right on your driveway! Come see!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 615 Laurel Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,300,000
- Taxes: $25,421 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12302939
Interior
- Interior Features: Bookcases, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Gas Cooktop
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Whole-House Fan
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: South of Linden, between 6th and 7th, home on south side of street
School Information
- School District: 39
- Midd School District: 39
- Elementary School: Central 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: Steam
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 3,222
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1915
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 224
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1915
- Tax Amount: $25,421.95
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 5342240050000
Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 615 Laurel 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 |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 2.3 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 3.7 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 1.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
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615 Laurel Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12302939) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,300,000 on April 28, 2025. Want to learn more about 615 Laurel 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.

