2040 Central Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091


$785,000

For Sale
Status: Active
Sqft: 1,750
Cost/Sqft: $449
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1954
Property Taxes: $11,955
Days On Market: 52
Lot Size: 0,15
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Description

Welcome to this stunning, move-in ready home located in the heart of Wilmette, a short distance from the highly acclaimed McKenzie Elementary School as well as New Trier High School, one of Illinois' top schools for academic achievement. This charming residence seamlessly blends classic character with modern updates, featuring gleaming hardwood floors & completely renovated kitchen designed for today's lifestyle. The bright and spacious kitchen boasts high-end SS appliances, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops - perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The inviting living room centers around a cozy fireplace, offering a warm and welcoming space to relax and is wide open to the dining area and kitchen with views of the backyard. Upstairs you'll find two large bedrooms and a full bath. The primary bedroom is up a level and offers dual walk-in closets and a home office area along with access to a large easily accessible attic for additional storage. The lower level features a family room which provides the perfect spot for casual gatherings, playtime or movie nights with plenty of natural light and room to spread out as well as another full bathroom, and a light and bright laundry room with plenty of storage in the crawl space. Thoughtful updates extend throughout the home. Outside is a huge backyard with an oversized 2-car garage and great entertaining space. Recent updates: Complete kitchen rehab '23; All kitchen appliances '23; W/D '23; Living room Fireplace '23; Newer roof, windows, HVAC, garage by previous owners. Enjoy easy access to downtown Wilmette, Metra, Gillson Beach and Lake Michigan, town center, library, Starbucks, Whole Foods, parks & playgrounds all while living in one of the North Shore's most desirable neighborhoods. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity - schedule your private showing today!!!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1954
No
0.15
Cook
— / Not Applicable
12476305
05331140140000

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 Junior High School
Highcrest Middle School
Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
8 Aug, 2008 Sold $469,500 MRED MLS
3 Jul, 2008 Under contract $494,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $525,000 MRED MLS
31 Jan, 2008 Listed for sale $569,000 MRED MLS
4 Jan, 2022 Sold $590,000 MRED MLS
17 Nov, 2021 Under contract $565,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $575,000 MRED MLS
24 Sep, 2021 Listed for sale $599,000 MRED MLS
24 Sep, 2025 Listed for sale $785,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2.5
50X132
Unfinished
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2008 $5,059
2022 $7,919
2025 $11,955

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