$2,075,000

beds

baths

half bath

6,017

square ft

745 Michigan Avenue

Wilmette, Illinois 60091

Closed / MLS #12140704 / Single Family / Wilmette

Listing information updated 3/15/2025 at 6:24am

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.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stone

Basement:

Finished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

6,017

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.318

Internal Features:

Some Carpeting, Some Wood Floors

External Features:

Patio, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

30x18 - Main

Dining Room:

19x17 - Main

Kitchen:

13x22 - Main

Family Room:

26x30 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

21x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

17x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

19x20 - Second

4th Bedroom:

19x18 - Second

Breakfast Room:

8x9 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

30x20 - Lower Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

15x43 - Lower Level

Bedroom 6:

12x16 - Lower Level

Bedroom 5:

12x26 - Third Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$45,992

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60091

City:

Wilmette

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

39, 203

Elementary School:

Central Elementary School

Middle School:

Highcrest Middle School

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stone

Basement:

Finished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

6,017

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.318

Internal Features:

Some Carpeting, Some Wood Floors

External Features:

Patio, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

30x18 - Main

Dining Room:

19x17 - Main

Kitchen:

13x22 - Main

Family Room:

26x30 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

21x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

17x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

19x20 - Second

4th Bedroom:

19x18 - Second

Breakfast Room:

8x9 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

30x20 - Lower Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

15x43 - Lower Level

Bedroom 6:

12x16 - Lower Level

Bedroom 5:

12x26 - Third Level

Tax Amount:

$45,992

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60091

City:

Wilmette

County:

Cook

School District(s):

39, 203

Elementary School:

Central Elementary School

Middle School:

Highcrest Middle School

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 847.881.0200

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