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.
Closed
$2,350,436
436 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
6beds
4,491sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
0.26 Acres lot
$2,363,800 Zestimate®
$523/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 19, 2025 at 01:00am
Listing courtesy of:
Mary Baubonis 847-477-4209,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Katie Hauser
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12277487

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X16
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X18
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X4
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 390 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X15
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 392 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X16
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X6
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 450 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X18
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Radiant, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Multiple Locations, Sink, Second Floor Laundry
Features
- Coffered Ceiling(s), Special Millwork
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Storms/Screens
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Grand Entry Hall
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,346
- Total interior livable area: 4,491 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,855
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Open
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage (Garage Door Opener(s)), Driveway (Off Alley)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Brick Paver Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 60X195X32X35X172
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 05261000070000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Wilmette
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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