1620 Washington Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091


$1,750,000

For Sale
Status: Contingent
Sqft: 4,346
Cost/Sqft: $403
Beds: 4
Baths: 4
Year Built: 1912
Property Taxes: $21,897
Days On Market: 11
Lot Size: 0,17
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Description

Set on a beautifully landscaped lot in the heart of McKenzie Square, this classic, all-brick center entry Colonial has been exceptionally well maintained and thoughtfully updated over the years. Wonderful flow and space throughout with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, gracious room sizes, finished basement and attic. Enter through a formal foyer with decorative inlay hardwoods and a large coat closet. To the right, a sun-filled formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace and an impressive decorative mantle sets a welcoming tone. Off to the left, the dining room offers generous space for holiday entertaining and quiet dinners at home. The heart of the home is the open kitchen and family room looking out to an oversized deck and backyard. The kitchen features white cabinetry, Thermador/Sub-Zero/Bosch stainless steel appliances, double sink with dedicated water heater, dark granite countertops and breakfast peninsula and a walk-in pantry with pocket door. An eat-in breakfast room with skylights overhead brings in wonderful natural light from above. An enormous walk-out back deck with retractable, motorized awning, accessible from both the breakfast area and the family room, extends the living space, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Upstairs, the primary suite spans the width of the rear of the home with vaulted ceilings, and windows on three exposures overlooking the deck and backyard. Double walk-in closets with professional organizers and a spacious en-suite bath with a glass-enclosed steam shower with built-in bench, double vanity, and a large linen closet complete the suite. Three additional bedrooms on this level all feature hardwood floors and closet organizers. Cozy and carpeted 3rd floor offers flexible space for a study or playroom with additional storage. The finished basement rounds out the home with 9' ceilings and heated floors, a 5th bedroom, full bath, built-in bar with quartz countertops and beverage fridge, and a separate dedicated wine cellar. 1st floor full size laundry room with newer (2025) side-by-side LG washer/dryer, laundry sink, laundry chute, extra storage and separate mudroom make everyday life easy. Tons of additional features, updates and improvements to hit the practical side of living, including a central vac throughout with kitchen sweep, whole-house tankless water heater, backup generator, Eero high-speed WiFi, recessed lighting, in-ceiling speakers, and a new tear-off roof (2018). The backyard offers a newly resurfaced deck (2025) sized for serious entertaining, a play area with swing set tucked alongside mature plantings, and a detached heated 2.5 car garage. Shutters and hardwood floors including brand new hardwoods in the back half of the main level give the home a cohesive, traditional feel. Amazing McKenzie Square location close to McKenzie School, Howard Park, Metra and downtown Wilmette restaurants and shopping.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1912
No
0.17
Cook
0 / Not Applicable
12604897
05332050150000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Mckenzie Elementary School
39
Middle School
Wilmette Junior High School
39 Not in DB
High School
New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/wi
203 Not in DB
Alternate Elementary School
Highcrest Middle School
Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
24 May, 2018 Sold $1,255,000 MRED MLS
25 Mar, 2018 Under contract $1,200,000 MRED MLS
22 Mar, 2018 Listed for sale $1,200,000 MRED MLS
13 Apr, 2026 Under contract $1,750,000 MRED MLS
6 Apr, 2026 Listed for sale $1,750,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 1
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
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Fifth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 4
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Steam Shower,Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2.5
50 x 150
Finished
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2018 $17,644
2026 $21,897

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