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436 Lake Avenue

Wilmette, IL 60091

5 beds
6 baths
4,491 sqft
11,500 sqft lot
$523 per sqft
1907 build
– on site

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Lovely East Wilmette classic home on oversized (60 x185!!) lot. This home is a beautiful blend of old world charm mixed with recent modern renovations that meet today's life style. The first floor features a unique & welcoming foyer with gas fireplace with a handsome mantel, convenient first floor office, powder room, formal living room with fireplace, and French doors leading to a charming front porch. A nicely scaled dining room with coffered ceiling, built-in hutch for storage and large windows allow for plenty of natural sunlight. Wonderful chef's kitchen with all top of the line appliances, like the La Cornue range, for the serious cooks! Gorgeous honed marble countertops and large eat-at island with lots of storage. Custom built-in banquet and table with matching chairs for cozy casual dining. The kitchen opens to a spacious, but comfortable family room addition that overlooks beautifully landscaped back yard- the gas fireplace and oversized windows make this room the natural gathering spot for all. The second floor features a stunning primary suite with vaulted ceilings, fireplace (The fourth!!) and nicely updated spa-like bath. The bath features a double vanity, large separate shower and soaking tub. The custom closet is large and there is a bonus washer/dryer all within the primary suite. There are three additional nice sized bedrooms, one features a en-suite bathroom and the others share a recently updated hall bath. Wonderful third floor retreat with full bath- perfect for extra office or guest suite- lots of extra storage. Large finished lower level recreation room with updated full bath, lots of space for an extra media room, pool table area, extra bedroom and loads of additional storage. Plus full sized laundry room. Stunning landscaping and hardscaping O'BRIEN with gas fire pit, built-in kitchenette with LYNX grill, green egg smoker, outdoor tv, and 2 stainless steel coolers. A convenient side entrance door from the custom mud-room leads out to the 2-car garage plus parking pad, extra-large shed for extra storage and basketball hoop. A perfect home for entertaining! This home an A+! PRISTINE Home in great location. Easy distance to the beach, Metra, schools and downtown area.

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

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MLS# 12277487 —

The Building

Year Built:

1907
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Full
Exterior Features:

Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck, Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Total SqFt:

4491
Total SqFt:

6346
Below Grade Finished Area:

1855
Main SqFt:

1876
Upper SqFt:

2615
Basement SqFt:

1855
Living Area Source:

Other

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Game Room, Foyer, Recreation Room, Bedroom 6, Office, Sitting Room, Mud Room, Breakfast Room
Rooms Total:

16
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Coffered Ceiling(s), Special Millwork
Fireplaces Total:

4
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Grand Entry Hall
Laundry Features:

Gas Dryer Hookup, Multiple Locations, Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4491

Location

Directions:

Lake Ave 1 block West of Sheridan
Location:

4459
Location:

6147

The Property

Parcel Number:

05261000070000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Mature Trees
Lot Size Dimensions:

60X195X32X35X172
Lot Size Acres:

0.264
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

40163.94

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

6

Baths

Baths:

6
Full Baths:

5
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Radiant, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Cooling:

Central Air, Zoned

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
Electric:

Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood

Schools

Elementary School:

Central Elementary School
Elementary School District:

39
Middle Or Junior School:

Wilmette Junior High School
Alt Junior High Name:

HIGHCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle Or Junior School District:

39
High School:

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

203

The Community

Community Features:

Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/17/25 Mar 17, 2025	Sold	MRED	$2,350,436	9.6%
1/31/25 Jan 31, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$2,145,000
1/27/25 Jan 27, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$2,145,000	29.2% (1.9% / YR)

House Sold on 3/17/2025

$2,350,436

Listing provided by broker:

Mary Baubonis

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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436 Lake Avenue

Wilmette, IL 60091