1525 Spencer Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091


$1,150,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 2,565
Cost/Sqft: $429
Beds: 3
Baths: 3
Year Built: 1928
Property Taxes: $15,753
Days On Market: 304
Lot Size: 0,00
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Description

This beautifully maintained Prairie-style brick home is nestled on a premier tree-lined brick street in the heart of McKenzie Square. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a main-level office, this home is full of character, charm, and timeless architectural details. An inviting enclosed front porch welcomes you inside to a light-filled interior with gleaming hardwood floors, crown molding, and an abundance of natural light throughout. The formal living room offers a cozy fireplace and custom built-ins, while the gracious dining room is perfect for entertaining. A full bath on the main level provides added flexibility. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, an island, and opens to an expansive family room with soaring cathedral ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a second fireplace-ideal for everyday living and relaxed gatherings. Set on a lushly landscaped lot, this home also enjoys a prime, walkable location just 2 blocks to McKenzie Elementary, close to Vattmann Park, the Metra, and downtown Wilmette, and only 1 mile from Lake Michigan's beach. A rare opportunity to own a home that truly has it all-character, comfort, and an unbeatable location-in one of Wilmette's most desirable neighborhoods.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1928
No
Cook
— / Not Applicable
12391441
05332060040000

Nearby Schools

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

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
21 Aug, 2025 Sold $1,150,000 MRED MLS
18 Jun, 2025 Under contract $1,100,000 MRED MLS
18 Jun, 2025 Listed for sale $1,100,000 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: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2
49x150
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2025 $15,753

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