$1,185,000

beds

baths

half bath

2,784

square ft

2037 Highland Avenue

Wilmette, Illinois 60091

Contingent / MLS #12369371 / Single Family / Wilmette

Listing information updated 5/26/2025 at 3:03pm

This 1926 meticulously maintained home showcases the best of original construction and award-winning modern updates. Located in the sought-after McKenzie School District, an architecturally significant front porch sets the tone for this timeless 3 bedroom, 2.1 bath brick home. Step inside to a spacious living room featuring beamed ceiling, three arched French doors, and wood burning fireplace with original tile surround that echo the home's classic Mediterranean Revival style. The gracious dining room leads to a designer white kitchen with exceptional storage and Subzero, Bosch, and Wolf appliances. The adjacent family room, designed by respected local architect and winner of a Historic Preservation Sympathetic Addition award, features a custom fireplace with gas starter and three sets of custom Marvin arched doors leading to a raised brick patio. Upstairs, the bathrooms have been luxuriously updated, offering comfort with timeless design. You will love the study nook that is a perfect spot for a home office. The expanded basement includes a private workshop, finished playroom, and additional storage. Additional extensive improvements include new Marvin double hung windows and restored original casement windows in 2014, permeable paver driveway, new in 2005 Ludovici clay tile roof and copper gutters, upgraded electrical, professional landscaping, and in ground sprinkler system. Well located near parks, recreation, schools, and transportation.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Mediterranean

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Steam

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Tile

Parking Type:

Garage - Brick Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Street,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,784

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, Replacement Windows, Workshop

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

13x24 - Main

Dining Room:

15x15 - Main

Kitchen:

15x10 - Main

Family Room:

17x20 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

13x17 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

15x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Office:

7x4 - Second Level

Family Room - Down:

22x25 - Basement Level

Other Room:

22x20 - Basement Level

Laundry:

10x7 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$16,397

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60091

City:

Wilmette

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

39, 203

Elementary School:

Mckenzie Elementary School

Middle School:

Wilmette Junior High School

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

Architecture Style:

Mediterranean

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Steam

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Tile

Parking Type:

Garage - Brick Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Street,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,784

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, Replacement Windows, Workshop

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

13x24 - Main

Dining Room:

15x15 - Main

Kitchen:

15x10 - Main

Family Room:

17x20 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

13x17 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

15x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Office:

7x4 - Second Level

Family Room - Down:

22x25 - Basement Level

Other Room:

22x20 - Basement Level

Laundry:

10x7 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$16,397

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60091

City:

Wilmette

County:

Cook

School District(s):

39, 203

Elementary School:

Mckenzie Elementary School

Middle School:

Wilmette Junior High School

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

Listing Office: Baird & Warner

Listing Office Phone: 847.446.1855

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