835 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091


$965,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 4,248
Cost/Sqft: $280
Beds: 6
Baths: 5
Year Built: 1911
Property Taxes: $30,893
Days On Market: 1630
Lot Size: 0,33
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Description

Best value in Wilmette, with immediate occupancy! Signature, handsome brick home on a prominent 1/3 acre in sought-after East Wilmette ... near village, parks & the lake. The exceptional vintage details include a welcoming grand foyer, beautiful millwork, high ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, big windows, large & gracious rooms, lovely light fixtures and hardware plus a slate roof and copper gutters. Graceful Living Room features a lovely fireplace, and opens to the porch. Grand Dining Room has a working pocket door, paneled walls and pretty sconces. Original lead glass cabinet graces the Family Room. Extra-large Kitchen & Breakfast Room/Sunroom overlook the private backyard complete with terrace and attractive fountain. Classic center entry floorplan with its circular flow is perfect for entertaining and family living! The large ensuite Primary Bedroom features a fireplace & 2 walk-in closets and French doors to enjoy lake breezes. Excellent 3rd floor with 2 large Bedrooms and updated bath. Large open Basement was the hangout place for the neighborhood kids! This distinctive beauty has been owned & well-cared for by the current family for over 60 years. Professionally landscaped property is fenced with varied and beautiful plantings, a sprinkler system + an abundance of spring blooms. Renovations in the last 3 months include: fresh neutral paint & decor; Kitchen & Breakfast/Sunroom with new hardwood flooring; Kitchen has beautiful new quartz counters & hardware; new Primary Bedroom closet system; updated electrical throughout the house; stylish new lighting; air conditioning installed; Basement waterproofing with vapor barrier. The best of East Wilmette!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1911
Full
No
0.33
Cook
— / Not Applicable
None
Lake Michigan,Public
Public Sewer
11047310
05342010310000

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:
10 Jun, 2021 Sold $965,000 MRED MLS
29 Apr, 2021 Under contract $1,189,000 MRED MLS
9 Apr, 2021 Listed for sale $1,189,000 MRED MLS
12 Jun, 2025 Under contract $0 MRED MLS
5 Jun, 2025 Listed for sale $0 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: Carpet
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Fifth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Sixth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 5
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Breakfast Room
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished

Other Specifics

2
Brick/Mortar
Asphalt
Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens, Workshop
Corner Lot,Landscaped
108 X 135
Finished
Full
Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s)
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Not in DB
Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2021 $30,893

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