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Single family home for sale at 824 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 | MLS# 12793531 | Listing updated on 2026-11-12
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$995,000

Monthly Est:$4,952

  • Beds Icon4 Beds
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    3 Baths
  • Beds Icon2,265sqft

824 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

$4,952/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1874

  • $-- HOA

  • -- sqft lot

  • $439/sq.ft

Description

Built in 1874 and situated on an exceptional 50' x 200' wooded lot, this distinctive East Wilmette home offers a wonderful combination of historic charm, character, and potential. Located within Wilmette's original village plat, the home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 9-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and SpacePak air conditioning throughout. Recent improvements new roof and gutters in 2021, exterior tuckpointing and painted approximately four years ago, and a newer detached 2 car garage. A lovely deck overlooks the expansive, tree-lined backyard, providing a peaceful setting for outdoor enjoyment. Ideally located near Lake Michigan, Gillson Park, downtown Wilmette, shops, restaurants, and schools, this special property offers an opportunity for thoughtful restoration and personalization...a chance to bring your vision to life! Property is being sold AS-IS. Buyers are encouraged to verify any applicable historic preservation requirements and proposed alterations with the Village of Wilmette. Wilmette transfer tax stamps are paid by the buyer.

  • Houzeo last checked: 11 minutes ago
  • Listing updated: November 12, 2026 at 9:11 am
  • Listing Provided by: Liz Van Horn , Amy Garvey DRE #475192308 | @properties Christie's International Real Estate (847) 881-0200
  • Source: MRED MLS-IL as distributed by MLS GRID | MLS#: 12793531 MRED MLS-IL as distributed by MLS GRID

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Cook County

  • City

    Wilmette

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1874

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    2,265 sqft

  • Lot Size

    -- sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    MRED MLS

  • MLS Number

    12793531

  • MLS Status

    Active

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 4

    Bathrooms: 3

  • Foyer

    Level: Main

    Area: 50.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 5X10

  • Library

    Level: Main

    Area: 80.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 8X10

  • Bedroom 2

    Level: Second

    Area: 88.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 11X8

  • Bedroom 3

    Level: Second

    Area: 182.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 13X14

  • Bedroom 4

    Level: Second

    Area: 110.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 10X11

  • Dining Room

    Level: Main

    Area: 169.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 13X13

  • Family Room

    Level: Main

    Area: 187.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 17X11

  • Kitchen

    Level: Main

    Area: 221.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 17X13

  • Laundry

    Level: Basement

    Area: 60.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 6X10

  • Living Room

    Level: Main

    Area: 304.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 16X19

  • Master Bedroom

    Level: Second

    Area: 176.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 11X16

Interior

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Heating

    Gas

  • Cooling

    Small Duct High Velocity

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1874

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Victorian

  • Construction Materials

    Cedar

Utilities & Energy

  • Basement

    Unfinished, Full

  • Parking Features

    Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage

  • Water Source

    Lake Michigan

Other Features

  • Community Features

    Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

  • Lot Features

    Wooded

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