745 Michigan Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

$2,499,000 Asking Price

6 beds
7 baths
5,249  sqft
Built in 1930

East Wilmette gem! A stunning brick East Wilmette home on oversized 80 x 175 lot w/ 6 BR/ 6.5 BA, conveniently located across from Gillson Park, beach, and Lake Michigan. A welcoming front terrace with views overlooking Gillson Park/beach sets the tone of this East Wilmette home. The first floor features a spacious foyer with dramatic high ceilings, formal living room with hardwood floors, fireplace, and lovely park and lake views. French doors lead to a library/office with custom cabinetry and bar area with and access to rear terrace and backyard. Spacious chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, large granite island and separate breakfast area nook with bay windows-a great layout for the serious cook. Adjacent formal dining room-perfect for hosting and entertaining. A large comfortable family room with partially vaulted ceiling with skylight that allows for lots of natural sunlight. There is a formal powder room located on the first floor. Second set of French doors lead to outside terrace and yard. The second floor features a large primary suite and full bathroom with separate shower and tub, custom built-ins for storage, and a large walk-in closet. The adjacent office/bedroom has an updated full bath. There are 2 other nicely-scaled bedrooms on second floor- both en-suite, plus full second-floor laundry room. The third floor has a large bedroom, full bath, plus office. Plus, the north portion of the third floor has a small wing-perfect for an extra office or bedroom. Nicely finished lower-level recreation room with full bath, dog shower, plus separate media room- plus lots of additional storage. 3-car garage and lots of extra driveway space for additional cars. A stunning gem on Michigan Avenue-steps to the beach, schools, downtown area, and Metra.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Some Carpeting, Some Wood Floors
Rooms:
Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 5
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
In Unit, Sink
Basement:
Full, English
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 4
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick,Stone, Patio
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 3

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
2 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
39
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
05351050160000

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
@properties Christie's International Real Estate, Mary Baubonis

About Wilmette, IL

Housing

Number of Units
9,730
Median Home Value
$710,696
Median Rent
$1,415

11.95% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.48% are vacant.

Commute

Car
37.97%
Public Transportation
13.19%
Walk to Work
1.61%
Work from Home
45.62%
Other
1.38%

The median travel time to work is 21 minutes.

People

Population
26,710
Median Age
44.90
Median Household Size
2.84

Education

High School
4.28%
Associate’s Degree
2.59%
Bachelor’s Degree
32.90%
Graduate Degree
51.62%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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