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Wilmette,IL 60091
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,604 sqft
Price per Sqft $529
MLS Listing ID 12476435
Style Cottage
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1951
Annual Tax Amount $12,714
Tax Year 2023
Lot Dimensions 50 X 161
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Nestled on one of Wilmette's most sought after streets, in the McKenzie school district- this meticulously cared for home is waiting to surprise you! Behind this quaint exterior you will find sun-filled living spaces, huge bedrooms , vaulted ceilings and space galore! Welcoming foyer ushers you into the large, open living room with woodburing fireplace, adjoining den and adjacent sun room with panoramic views of the lushly planted backyard. Huge kitchen is a chef's dream with 12' ceilings, 6.5' island AND room for 6+ person table! Cozy dining room has a charming bay of windows overlooking the deck. Also on the first floor, a large bedroom with ample closets and a full bath! Climb the stairs to the second floor which boasts 2 massive treetop bedrooms with stunning views and huge cedar-lined closets. Also on this level; a generously sized bathroom with a walk-in shower and ample storage, a large common closet and a generous hall with room for a reading nook or desk space. FULL unfinished basement with 7' ceilings and fireplace offers a HUGE OPPORTUNITY for even more living space! Currently divided into a laundry room, Rec Room, Work Room & Storage Room- there is sooo much that can be done with this space! The backyard is a true oasis with multilevel deck with for outdoor dining and entertaining and gorgeous plantings. Brick path leads to oversized 2 car garage. All of this in a PERFECT location, just steps to schools and downtown Wilmette!!!
Location
State IL
County Cook
Area Wilmette
Rooms
Basement Unfinished,Full,Daylight
Interior
Interior Features Vaulted Ceiling(s),1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s),Separate Dining Room,Workshop
Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning,Includes Accessories
Equipment Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace Y
Appliance Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Cooktop,Oven,Electric Cooktop
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Outdoor Grill
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Landscaped
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Building Description Wood Siding, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories 2 Stories
Structure Type Wood Siding
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Mckenzie Elementary School
Middle Schools Highcrest Middle School
High Schools New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
School District 39 ,39, 203
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany