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$1,795,000

401 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
6 Beds6 Baths0 sqft11 days
401 Lake Avenue·Wilmette, IL 60091
6Bedrooms
6Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1912Year Built
About This Home

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!

MLS# 11674122Listed November 16, 2022ResidentialEnglish
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms6
Total Bathrooms6
Full Baths5
Half Baths1
Total Rooms15

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces3
Fireplaces1
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.365 acres

Location

CountyCook
TownshipNew Trier
Zip Code60091

Financial

List Price$1,795,000
Annual Taxes (2020)$28,745
Monthly Tax Est.$2,395
Parcel #05351000050000
Interior Features

Appliances

Double OvenRangeMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorBar FridgeWasherDryerDisposalWine RefrigeratorRange HoodGas CooktopGas OvenOven

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasSteam

Cooling

Small Duct High Velocity

Basement

FinishedFull

Laundry

Laundry ChuteSink

Fireplace

Wood Burning
Exterior & Lot

Construction

BrickStuccoSlate

Roof

Slate

Foundation

Other

Patio & Porch

DeckPatio

Lot Features

Corner LotLandscapedMature Trees
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Parking

Brick DrivewayConcreteOtherGarage Door OpenerCarportOn SiteGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
HOA & Community

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Schools
Elementary
Central Elementary School
District: 39
Middle School
Wilmette Junior High School
District: 39
High School
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
District: 203
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$28,745
Tax Year 2020
Monthly Tax Est.
$2,395
per month
Property Location

401 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091Cook County

$1,795,000
401 Lake Avenue
6 bd6 ba0 sqft
VL
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Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
11 days on market
3-car garage
1 fireplace
0.365 acres
$28,745/yr taxes
$11,829
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$9,433/mo
Property Tax
$2,395/mo
$1,795,000
20% — $359,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$1,436,000
Down Payment
$359,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Jameson Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Agent: Nancy Nugent
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