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Property Description
Weclome home to 926 Amherst. This 4 (+ 1) bedroom 3.1 bath offers an open floor plan throughout. The bluestone front steps are a beautiful feature to this traditional home. The set of French doors off the dining room and office as well as glass doors leading to the back patio set the stage for an abundance of light in all the main rooms. The first floor offers newly refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings and deep crown moldings. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and is open to the family room. The large family room includes a wood burning fireplace and plenty of open space to gather. The office/family room on the first floor features an extensive custom bookshelf and beautiful stone wood burning fireplace. Also on the first floor is a banquet sized dining room which is the perfect accompaniment to the open family room and kitchen. The laundry room is perfectly positioned in between the dining room and kitchen. The second level boasts four bedrooms including the primary bedroom which has a walk in closet as well as an additional closet. It features a full bath with spa and separate shower. The additional three spacious bedrooms share a a newly renovated full bath and all have a generous closet. The finished basement includes a full recreation room perfect for exercise or a play area, and an additional family room, bedroom (or office) and full bath. There is also plenty of storage. The backyard has a brick patio ideal for entertaining as well as a sport court to be used for game time, trampolines or pools. The sky is the limit! The backyard is fenced in to provide privacy. The driveway leads to a two car garage with plenty of space for storage. This home is in the heart of Wilmette on a quiet cul-de-sac in the HARPER school district (Wilmette JR High, New Trier HS) and right next door to Mallinckrodt Park. It's the perfect distance to everything Wilmette, including Centennial pool, Gillson Beach, downtown Wilmette shopping/restaurants, the train station, parks, schools, etc. Buyer pays Wilmette transfer tax. Agent is related to seller.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 926 Amherst Ln
General
- Sold For: $1,284,000
- Taxes: $16,947 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12462668
- Added to Site: 58 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Granite Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Wood-Burning, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: West of Ridge road and north of Lake Street. East of the Eden's plaza and Skokie Blvd.
School Information
- School District: 39
- Midd School District: 39
- Elementary School: Harper 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
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Doors: French Doors
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 4,196
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1952
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.154
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 134
- Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1952
- Tax Amount: $16,947
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5283140030000
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Schools
Schools serving 926 Amherst Ln
School Districts:Wilmette School District 39, New Trier Township High School District 203
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Highcrest Middle School 569 Hunter Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 5-6 | 0.5 mi |
Harper Elementary School 1101 Dartmouth Street, Wilmette, IL 60091 | K-4 | 0.5 mi |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 0.8 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 2.1 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 1.1 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 926 Amherst Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/18/2025
Sold
$1,284,000
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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.
926 Amherst Lane, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12462668) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,284,000 on November 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 926 Amherst Lane? 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.

