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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 4,707 Sq. Ft.
  • 3 Car Garage
  • Updated 11 hours ago
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This Picturesque stone, colonial style home, with a captivating front entrance & slate roof, is across the street from Gilson Park and just steps from Lake Michigan. The huge, gracious LIVING ROOM features stunning crown moldings, a bay, classic fireplace with a beautifully detailed limestone mantel and marble hearth, hardwood floors, and great views of Gilson Park. The large, elegant DINING ROOM has detailed crown molding, big bay, and attractive wainscoting. SECOND FLOOR has four spacious bedrooms, each with its own private bath. The Primary bedroom has a large bay, walk-in closet area, and great views of Gilson Park. There is a first-floor LIBRARY/OFFICE with built-in bookshelves, attractive wood paneling, and classic fixture. KITCHEN has a walk-in pantry and a bright adjoining breakfast room with built-in display cabinets. There is a relaxing bright SUNROOM with 3 exposures. BASEMENT features a huge, paneled recreation room and an entertainment room with a large classic bar. This Bright Home has many large windows & bays, arched doorways, tall ceilings, beautiful woodwork, and a large vaulted walk up attic for additional storage. OUTSIDE there are wonderfully landscaped yards, lovely flower beds, and a stone patio. This solid stone home has its foundation and sub-floor made of poured concrete. There is a big, tall 2 car attached garage and a very spacious boat house. This Ideal LOCATION is within easy walking distance of many amenities including: Gilson Park which has swimming, sailing and dog beaches, a harbor, tennis courts and an outdoor theater; Sheridan Shore Yacht Club for boating; Michigan Shores Club which has an indoor pool, racket courts, exercise facilities, dining room, and banquet facilities; Plaza Del Lago with high-quality restaurants & shops; Central School; 2 train lines; and Downtown Wilmette which has a wide array of restaurants.

Full Property Details for 755 Michigan Ave

General

  • Price: $2,500,000
  • Taxes: $40,558 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12740434

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Gas Log
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Baths: Yes
  • Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached

Location

  • Area: Wilmette
  • County: Cook
  • Township: New Trier
  • Driving Directions: Sheridan Road to Michigan Ave, North to Home.

School Information

  • School District: 39
  • Elem School District: 39
  • Midd School District: 39
  • High School District: 203
  • 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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Colonial
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Construction: Stone
  • Exterior Const.: Stone
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Slate
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 4,707
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: RV/Boat Storage

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 81 x 171

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1932
  • Tax Amount: $40,558
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 5351050140000

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Schools serving 755 Michigan Ave

School Districts:Wilmette School District 39, New Trier Township High School District 203
NameGradesDistance
Central Elementary School, Wilmette, IL
910 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
K-40.7 mi
Wilmette Junior High School
620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
7-82.8 mi
New Trier Township H S Northfield
7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093
9-4.1 mi
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093
10-122 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Tax History for 755 Michigan Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$36,445
—
$224,000
34%
2023
$36,445
6%
$166,577
—
2022
$34,454
-8%
$166,577
11%
2021
$37,568
-2%
$150,600
-3%
2020
$38,164
3%
$154,925
-8%
2019
$37,006
27%
$168,397
31%
2018
$29,194
-5%
$128,895
-7%
2017
$30,644
-11%
$138,545
-15%
2016
$34,340
13%
$162,268
28%
2015
$30,257
-10%
$126,379
-11%
2014
$33,692
—
$142,317
-4%
2013
$33,667
11%
$148,813
3%
2012
$30,371
—
$144,371
—
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755 Michigan Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12740434) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 755 Michigan Avenue is currently listed for $2,500,000 and was received on September 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 755 Michigan 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.

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