401 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091


$1,650,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 6,000
Cost/Sqft: $299
Beds: 6
Baths: 6
Year Built: 1912
Property Taxes: $28,745
Days On Market: 1159
Lot Size: 0,36
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Description

A grand East Wilmette English "cottage" property ideally located within sight of the lake on a large corner lot surrounded by arbor vitae trees and mature landscape for privacy. This home has 6 bedrooms/5.1 bath: lower level play room, exercise room, full bath, second floor has 5 bedrooms with primary en suite bath and 2 more baths, third floor has full bath and 6th bedroom. All 5.1 baths are NEW. The floor plan is gracious and open with excellent flow from room to room. All new crisp white custom kitchen with abundant storage; a quartzite island grounds the kitchen area; high end appliances; elegant dry bar is perfectly situated for entertaining and to showcase your bar collections! Custom hardscape and deck in back yard accessed from kitchen or sunroom. A porte cochere runs the length of the house on west side with a gallery built in 1917 above! Today's use could allow for a dynamic play room or music room for modern families. And, the side door provides cover to unload the car from grocery runs or beach trips! A 2 car garage and separate 1 car garage that open to the alley for easy access. Ideal for lots of drivers in one household! New mechanicals, exterior fencing, Space Pak AC, and so much more. Driveway has pavers and allows for a turnaround in front. Lower level has full bath, exercise room, TV room/bar, huge laundry room & tons of storage. This home offers a room for ever possible endeavor! Large corner lot offers plenty of outdoor recreation space. Location is prime East Wilmette a stone's throw to the lake, Gilson Beach, the thriving downtown Wilmette retail, restaurant, theater scene, Plaza del Lago. The nationally ranked New Trier School District offers outstanding educational opportunities! All the right improvements have been completed by sellers....now it's time for the next homeowner to make it their own. This is a classic residence with modern embellishments that fit right in with today's lifestyle!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1912
No
0.36
Cook
— / Not Applicable
11674122
05351000050000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Central 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

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
28 Aug, 2014 Sold $1,380,000 MRED MLS
9 Jul, 2014 Under contract $1,389,000 MRED MLS
7 Jul, 2014 Listed for sale $1,389,000 MRED MLS
23 Jan, 2023 Sold $1,650,000 MRED MLS
26 Nov, 2022 Under contract $1,795,000 MRED MLS
16 Nov, 2022 Listed for sale $1,795,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 6
Bedrooms Above Ground: 6
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fifth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Sixth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 6
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: Finished

Other Specifics

3
Brick,Concrete,Other
100 X 159
Finished,Full,Interior Stair
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2014 $25,979
2023 $28,745

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