$2,145,000

436 Lake Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
5 full, 1 partial
4,491 sqft
0.3 acres
$478 / sqft
House

Property details

About 436 Lake Ave

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.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Radiant, Zoned
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
Size4,491 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.264 Acres
Year built1907
MLS #12277487
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas Log

Summary

  • MLS Number: 12277487
  • MLS Name: MRED
  • Office Name: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (847) 881-0200
  • Listing Agent: Mary Baubonis

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 16, 2018
Home Sold
$1,675,000
Sep 11, 2009
Home Sold
$1,660,000
Oct 25, 2007
Home Sold
$1,265,000
Oct 18, 2004
Home Sold
$1,110,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2022$176,999$38,014
2021$140,431$36,483
2020$140,431$35,887
2019$152,643$34,820
2018$155,960$36,286
2017$155,960$35,297

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

9

Central Elementary School

Public District KG-4

0.4 mi

910 Central Ave

8

McKenzie Elementary School

Public District KG-4

1.0 mi

649 Prairie Ave

9

Orrington Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

2636 Orrington Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $185,588. The most common annual income of people living in Wilmette, IL is $200k+. Most families are married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

12%
<35k
20%
35k-100k
23%
100k-200k
45%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

32%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
38%
Married, No Kids
28%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
7%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
28%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • NordstromNordstrom
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • CadillacCadillac
  • BMWBMW
  • LexusLexus

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • ClassicalClassical
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 436 Lake Ave

This home is located at 436 Lake Ave in Wilmette, IL and zip code 60091. This 4,491 square foot home, which was built in 1907, sits on a 0.26 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,145,000.

Wilmette, IL housing market in January 2025 saw over 9 listings sold above listed price, more than 3 sold at listed price and over 12 sold below. Between December and January 2025, Wilmette, IL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 18.5%. While the average time on the market in January 2025 was 28 days, the median list price was $925,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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