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1618 Central Avenue

Wilmette, IL 60091

4 beds
3 baths
3,361 sqft
7,800 sqft lot
$357 per sqft
1926 build
– on site

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Wonderful Wilmette updated Center Entrance Colonial on quiet Central Avenue in popular McKenzie Square neighborhood. (Tree-lined 5 block long street dead ends two blocks east at McKenzie School playground and cul-de-sac three blocks west.) This home checks all of the boxes--separate spaces--the first floor office off of the living room with windows on three sides--and open spaces where you want them. A Large two story addition on the back of the house includes an enviable primary suite with big walk-in closet, huge walk-in shower with built-in bench, double sinks and lots of custom storage. Also added was a custom cabinet chef's kitchen with island, separate pantry closet and big/open sunlit kitchen eating area complete with sizable built-in bench dining seating with storage drawers below. The cook can still be part of the "action" as the open concept continues with a step down large family room with high ceilings and walls of windows that lead to a glorious brick floored, vaulted ceiling-ed screen porch. Backyard living at it's finest! The second floor features the added primary suite, two nice sized bedrooms, and the "coolest" transformation of the big original primary bedroom into a jack/jill bedroom with separate closets and entrances to the attached "playroom". (Think: Share a room/but have your own divided "side"). The yard is a Gardener's Paradise! Spectacular privacy, plantings and color at every turn. The perks continue: All windows have been replaced! The finished basement highlights: installation of drain tiles, new poured concrete floor, drywall, new carpeting, tons of storage closets fitted with closet systems including a big cedar closet. The original two-toned aluminum siding was replaced with stucco on the whole exterior. See Additional Info for list of improvements. Truly a move-in home in super close to school, train, downtown Wilmette...and the restaurants! Roomy 2 1/2 car garage with great storage and room for bikes, sold AS-IS. (not new, not original, not scary, definitely does the "job"). Buyer pays Wilmette Transfer Tax. ($3/$1000)

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11914981 —

The Building

Year Built:

1926
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Partial, English
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
Window Features:

Blinds
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

2605
Total SqFt:

3361
Below Grade Finished Area:

756
Main SqFt:

1330
Upper SqFt:

1275
Basement SqFt:

756
Living Area Source:

Plans

Interior

Room Type:

Office, Recreation Room, Tandem Room, Foyer, Screened Porch
Rooms Total:

11
Interior Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Replacement Windows
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log
Fireplace Location:

Living Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3361

Location

Directions:

17th St South of Lake Ave or North of Wilmette Ave (McKenzie Square) to Central Ave-EAST to 1618 Central Ave.
Location:

4459
Location:

3930

The Property

Parcel Number:

05332140180000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Dimensions:

50X156
Lot Size Source:

Other
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Annual Amount:

16074.3

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam
Cooling:

Partial

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
Electric:

Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Schools

Elementary School:

Mckenzie Elementary School
Elementary School District:

39
Middle Or Junior School:

Highcrest Middle School
Alt Junior High Name:

Wilmette Junior High School
Middle Or Junior School District:

39
High School:

New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
High School District:

203

The Community

Community Features:

Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

3.5
Parking Features:

Alley Access
Parking Onsite:

Yes
Parking Ownership:

Owned
Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2.5
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
12/20/23 Dec 20, 2023	Sold	MRED	$1,200,000	-7.3%
12/7/23 Dec 7, 2023	Pending	MRED	$1,295,000
11/2/23 Nov 2, 2023	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$1,295,000

House Sold on 12/20/2023

$1,200,000

Listing provided by broker:

Pamela Kirby

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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1618 Central Avenue

Wilmette, IL 60091