1924 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

Wilmette
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1924 Lake Avenue,Wilmette, IL 60091
$899,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,824 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: david chung, amy chung
Office: compass
MLS#:12615341
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$899,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$492.87

About this home

Set on an extraordinary garden property in the heart of Wilmette, 1924 Lake Avenue offers a rare combination of history, creativity, and vision. Originally constructed in the late 1800s, this one-of-a-kind oasis includes three distinct structures: the main house with an attached greenhouse, a separate cottage/studio, and a substantial workshop/garage. The grounds, designed by legendary landscape architect Craig Bergmann, create a setting that feels private, immersive, and unlike anything else on the North Shore. The main house features three bedrooms and one and a half baths, with warm, inviting living spaces, beautifully proportioned rooms, timeless details, and a character-rich kitchen and dining area that reflect the home's artistic spirit. Just off the kitchen, the climate-controlled greenhouse is one of the home's most memorable features. Feeling like a natural extension of the living space, it offers a remarkable year-round setting for dining, relaxing, entertaining, or...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1894
  • Listing ID #:12615341
  • Updated:April 23, 2026 at 07:46 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:8
  • Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Partial, Unfinished
  • Living area:1,824 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1894
  • Building area:1,824 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.18 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Cottage
  • Exterior Features:Outdoor Grill
  • Levels:2 Story

Schools

  • High school:New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle school:Wilmette Junior High School
  • Elementary school:Harper Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$899,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$492.87
  • Tax amount:$14,231 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer

Parking

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