926 Amherst Lane, Wilmette, Illinois 60091


$1,284,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 4,196
Cost/Sqft: $306
Beds: 4
Baths: 4
Year Built: 1952
Property Taxes: $16,947
Days On Market: 95
Lot Size: 0,15
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Description

Weclome home to 926 Amherst. This 4 (+ 1) bedroom 3.1 bath offers an open floor plan throughout. The bluestone front steps are a beautiful feature to this traditional home. The set of French doors off the dining room and office as well as glass doors leading to the back patio set the stage for an abundance of light in all the main rooms. The first floor offers newly refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings and deep crown moldings. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and is open to the family room. The large family room includes a wood burning fireplace and plenty of open space to gather. The office/family room on the first floor features an extensive custom bookshelf and beautiful stone wood burning fireplace. Also on the first floor is a banquet sized dining room which is the perfect accompaniment to the open family room and kitchen. The laundry room is perfectly positioned in between the dining room and kitchen. The second level boasts four bedrooms including the primary bedroom which has a walk in closet as well as an additional closet. It features a full bath with spa and separate shower. The additional three spacious bedrooms share a a newly renovated full bath and all have a generous closet. The finished basement includes a full recreation room perfect for exercise or a play area, and an additional family room, bedroom (or office) and full bath. There is also plenty of storage. The backyard has a brick patio ideal for entertaining as well as a sport court to be used for game time, trampolines or pools. The sky is the limit! The backyard is fenced in to provide privacy. The driveway leads to a two car garage with plenty of space for storage. This home is in the heart of Wilmette on a quiet cul-de-sac in the HARPER school district (Wilmette JR High, New Trier HS) and right next door to Mallinckrodt Park. It's the perfect distance to everything Wilmette, including Centennial pool, Gillson Beach, downtown Wilmette shopping/restaurants, the train station, parks, schools, etc. Buyer pays Wilmette transfer tax. Agent is related to seller.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1952
No
0.15
Cook
— / Not Applicable
12462668
05283140030000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Harper 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:
1 May, 2007 Sold $976,500 MRED MLS
14 Feb, 2007 Under contract $999,000 MRED MLS
15 Jan, 2007 Listed for sale $999,000 MRED MLS
18 Nov, 2025 Sold $1,284,000 MRED MLS
9 Sep, 2025 Under contract $1,284,000 MRED MLS
5 Sep, 2025 Listed for sale $1,284,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 1
Second Bedroom Info:
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Third Bedroom Info:
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Fourth Bedroom Info:
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Fifth Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 4
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2
50 X 134
Pull Down Stair
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2007 $7,869
2025 $16,947

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