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Property Description
Extraordinary, exceptional, stylish and on-trend, comfortable, spacious, quality-to-the-max and so much more! This East Wilmette renovated jewel pulls you in from the moment you step onto the front porch and walk into the lovely foyer. Over 5000 square feet of living space on four levels this home offers character and yet the flow and right spaces for todays lifestyle. Gorgeous and expansive living room with wood burning fireplace, huge windows and French doors overlooking and opening to the front porch. The dining room too has expansive windows (the natural light in this home is incredible) and beautiful window pane wainscoting. You will be "wowed" by the fabulous kitchen! Huge island; top of the line appliances; butlers pantry; work space; warming drawers; of course custom cabinetry and marble counter surfaces; and jaw dropping breakfast room with floor to ceiling windows and French doors opening to the back porch. Magazine worthy! Off the kitchen is the amazing family room with coffered ceiling, window pane wainscoting, and phenomenal floor to ceiling custom bookshelves The second floor offers a wonderful primary suite with TWO primary baths and two walk-in closets. Suite is lovely and includes a gas fireplace. Dreamy! Second floor includes 3 spacious and on-trend secondary bedrooms (one with fireplace); two secondary baths; large and super cute laundry room; beautiful landing. On the third floor you will find two more bedrooms, a full bath, and a fabulous "secret" playroom! Lose yourself in this basement that provides fun for adults and kids alike! Great rec room with wet bar and separate snack/wine room; a theater room complete with a stage and seating from Radio City Music Hall!; exercise room with a bank of mirrors and barre; half bath as well as full bath that will be great dog/kid shower after those sandy walks on the beach; plus a beautiful office with built-in cabinetry and gas fireplace. Fabulous! As if that is not enough! Lovely back porch overlooks the beautiful oversized, fully fenced-in lot (67x213). The opportunity for a garage coach house is a huge bonus! Although not ready for living space, gas and electrical lines and water service are to the house and it will not take much to make this exceptional usable space. The quality of the work on this gut renovated home and the improvements are truly over-the-top and too numerous to mention (newer windows, newer cedar shake roof, new plumbing, new electrical, inground sprinkler system, speaker system, blown in insulation, new water copper water service, etc and etc). And the location is the best! Only a few blocks to Gillson Beach and Park and a couple blocks to Central Elementary school. Easy walk to town and the Metra. You will fall in love. Truly.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 815 Lake Ave
General
- Sold For: $2,700,000
- Taxes: $33,186 (2021)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 11718492
- Added to Site: 1, 060 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Coffered Ceiling(s), Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement, Bedroom, Wood-Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Built-In Oven, Range Hood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 8
- Full Bathrooms: 6
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Patio, Outdoor Grill
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Number of Cars: 2
- Parking Type: Garage
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Sheridan Road to Lake Avenue; West to home. East of Green Bay Road
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, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Cedar
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Square Feet: 6,244
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1895
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2007
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.3301
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 67 x 213
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Off Alley
- Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Sidewalks, Streetlights
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1895
- Tax Amount: $33,186
- Tax Year: 2021
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 5342010110000
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Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 815 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 | 0.1 mi |
Highcrest Middle School 569 Hunter Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 5-6 | 1.7 mi |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 2.1 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 3.4 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 1.5 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 815 Lake Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/30/2023
Sold
$2,700,000
-1.82%
MLS
2/23/2023
Listed
$2,750,000
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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.
815 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 11718492) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,700,000 on June 30, 2023. Want to learn more about 815 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.

