1947 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

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1947 Lake Avenue,Wilmette, IL 60091
$699,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,600 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: stephanie sullivan
Office: baird & warner
MLS#:12755846
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$699,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$436.88

About this home

An extra-deep lot, three-car garage capacity, and a Wilmette address create an opportunity with plenty of room to imagine what comes next. Set on a 50' x 170' lot, this 3 BD/1.5 BA colonial style home offers a solid starting point for buyers ready to bring their own vision to a property with space that's increasingly hard to find. Inside, hardwood floors run throughout much of the home, with generously sized living and dining spaces, three upstairs BDs, an updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a full unfinished basement offering excellent storage and additional possibilities. A drain tile system has been installed around the full perimeter of the home, adding an important infrastructure improvement for the next owner. Outside, the expansive backyard provides an exceptional amount of green space for gardening, play, entertaining, or a future outdoor retreat. Even better, the property includes both an attached 1-car garage and a detached 2-car...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1950
  • Listing ID #:12755846
  • Updated:September 25, 2026 at 12:28 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:7
  • Dining Description:L-Shaped, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement Description:Full, Unfinished
  • Living area:1,600 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1950
  • Building area:1,600 sq. ft.
  • Architectural Style:Colonial
  • Levels:2 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$699,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$436.88
  • Tax amount:$10,233 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:3
  • Parking description:Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage, Gravel
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:3
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