$3,040,000

beds

baths

half bath

4,707

square ft

755 Michigan Avenue

Wilmette, Illinois 60091

Closed / MLS #12740434 / Single Family / Wilmette

Listing information updated 10/9/2026 at 6:03am

This Picturesque stone, colonial style home, with a captivating front entrance & slate roof, is across the street from Gilson Park and just steps from Lake Michigan. The huge, gracious LIVING ROOM features stunning crown moldings, a bay, classic fireplace with a beautifully detailed limestone mantel and marble hearth, hardwood floors, and great views of Gilson Park. The large, elegant DINING ROOM has detailed crown molding, big bay, and attractive wainscoting. SECOND FLOOR has four spacious bedrooms, each with its own private bath. The Primary bedroom has a large bay, walk-in closet area, and great views of Gilson Park. There is a first-floor LIBRARY/OFFICE with built-in bookshelves, attractive wood paneling, and classic fixture. KITCHEN has a walk-in pantry and a bright adjoining breakfast room with built-in display cabinets. There is a relaxing bright SUNROOM with 3 exposures. BASEMENT features a huge, paneled recreation room and an entertainment room with a large classic bar. This Bright Home has many large windows & bays, arched doorways, tall ceilings, beautiful woodwork, and a large vaulted walk up attic for additional storage. OUTSIDE there are wonderfully landscaped yards, lovely flower beds, and a stone patio. This solid stone home has its foundation and sub-floor made of poured concrete. There is a big, tall 2 car attached garage and a very spacious boat house. This Ideal LOCATION is within easy walking distance of many amenities including: Gilson Park which has swimming, sailing and dog beaches, a harbor, tennis courts and an outdoor theater; Sheridan Shore Yacht Club for boating; Michigan Shores Club which has an indoor pool, racket courts, exercise facilities, dining room, and banquet facilities; Plaza Del Lago with high-quality restaurants & shops; Central School; 2 train lines; and Downtown Wilmette which has a wide array of restaurants.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Stone

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Slate

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Detached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,707

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Internal Features:

Wet Bar

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

30x18 - Main

Dining Room:

20x18 - Main

Kitchen:

19x10 - Main

Family Room:

15x10 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

24x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

18x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

17x16 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x12 - Second

Breakfast Room:

11x11 - Main Level

Den:

12x7 - Second Level

Office:

15x14 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

33x17 - Basement Level

Play Room:

25x11 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$40,558

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

60091

City:

Wilmette

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

39, 203

Elementary School:

Central Elementary School

Middle School:

Wilmette Junior High School

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Stone

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Slate

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Detached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,707

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Internal Features:

Wet Bar

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

30x18 - Main

Dining Room:

20x18 - Main

Kitchen:

19x10 - Main

Family Room:

15x10 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

24x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

18x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

17x16 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x12 - Second

Breakfast Room:

11x11 - Main Level

Den:

12x7 - Second Level

Office:

15x14 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

33x17 - Basement Level

Play Room:

25x11 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$40,558

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

60091

City:

Wilmette

County:

Cook

School District(s):

39, 203

Elementary School:

Central Elementary School

Middle School:

Wilmette Junior High School

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

Listing Office: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing Office Phone: 847.869.7300

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