1001 Lake Avenue — Wilmette, IL 60091
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Wilmette, IL 60091

1001 Lake Avenue

$1,759,000
5 beds · 4 baths
Listed at $1,759,000 4 days on market $24,094/yr taxes
01About this home

Timeless quintessential East Wilmette home situated on a beautifully renovated and landscaped property designed by Chalet. Inviting front porch welcomes you to this special home. Gracious entry foyer opens to a handsome living room with fireplace. The attractive dining room is perfect for all occasions and features a bay window with leaded glass and wood pocket doors. The sought-after library is well located for privacy. The bright white kitchen is a delightful combination of form and function with generous cabinetry and access to the deck and yard. The cheerful sunroom offers three exposures and fabulous views. Tranquil primary suite, is complete with freshly renovated bath with double sinks, custom finishes and walk-in closet all designed by Healy Rice. There are two additional bedrooms, a laundry area and a full bath on the second floor. The third floor oasis offers two more bedrooms, a full bath and a generous home office. The updated basement has the perfect space for a playroom, exercise room and hobbies. Additional highlights include a new 2.5 car garage, one car parking pad, fenced yard and prime location near town, shopping, schools and train. Buyer pays Wilmette Transfer Tax of $3.00 per $1,000.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$1,759,000
List price
Square feet
5
Bedrooms
3 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1906
Year built
Lot size
2.5
Garage spaces
$24,094
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
4
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasRadiator(s)
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorFreezerDisposalRange Hood
Parking
Garage OwnedDetachedOwnedGarage
Construction
Stucco
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
H High school
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Wilmette, IL
  • Small Cheval 850 ft
  • Koya Sushi 0.2 mi
  • Chuck Wagon 0.2 mi
  • Big Tomato Pizza 0.2 mi
  • Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar 0.2 mi
  • Pit and Tap 0.2 mi
  • Wilmette Food Mart 0.4 mi
  • BP Shop 0.5 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.5 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.5 mi
  • Whole Foods Market 0.8 mi
  • Shell 1.1 mi
  • Wheeler Park 0.5 mi
  • Langdon Park 0.5 mi
  • Vattman Park 0.6 mi
  • Shorewood Park 0.6 mi
  • Earlywine Park 0.6 mi
  • Maloney Farm Preserve 0.7 mi
  • Starbucks 0.4 mi
  • Starbucks 0.6 mi
  • Convito Cafe and Market 0.6 mi
  • Alchemy Coffee House 0.6 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.9 mi
  • Curt's Cafe 1.2 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Jun 4, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Compass
$1,759,000
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Listed by Compass · Kathleen Bauer
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