755 Michigan Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
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755 Michigan Avenue,Wilmette, IL 60091
$2,500,000
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 4,707 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: john nash, ted nash
Office: jameson sotheby's international realty
MLS#:12740434
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$2,500,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$531.12
About this home
This Picturesque stone, colonial style home, with a captivating front entrance & slate roof, is across the street from Gilson Park and just steps from Lake Michigan. The huge, gracious LIVING ROOM features stunning crown moldings, a bay, classic fireplace with a beautifully detailed limestone mantel and marble hearth, hardwood floors, and great views of Gilson Park. The large, elegant DINING ROOM has detailed crown molding, big bay, and attractive wainscoting. SECOND FLOOR has four spacious bedrooms, each with its own private bath. The Primary bedroom has a large bay, walk-in closet area, and great views of Gilson Park. There is a first-floor LIBRARY/OFFICE with built-in bookshelves, attractive wood paneling, and classic fixture. KITCHEN has a walk-in pantry and a bright adjoining breakfast room with built-in display cabinets. There is a relaxing bright SUNROOM with 3 exposures. BASEMENT features a huge, paneled recreation room and an entertainment room with a large classic bar. This Bright Home has many large windows & bays, arched doorways, tall ceilings, beautiful woodwork, and a large vaulted walk up attic for additional storage. OUTSIDE there are wonderfully landscaped yards, lovely flower beds, and a stone patio. This solid stone home has its foundation and sub-floor made of poured concrete. There is a big, tall 2 car attached garage and a very spacious boat house. This Ideal LOCATION is within easy walking distance of many amenities including: Gilson Park which has swimming, sailing and dog beaches, a harbor, tennis courts and an outdoor theater; Sheridan Shore Yacht Club for boating; Michigan Shores Club which has an indoor pool, racket courts, exercise facilities, dining room, and banquet facilities; Plaza Del Lago with high-quality restaurants & shops; Central School; 2 train lines; and Downtown Wilmette which has a wide array of restaurants....
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Home facts
- Year built:1932
- Listing ID #:12740434
- Updated:September 07, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:6
- Full bathrooms:5
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:14
- Dining Description:Breakfast Room, Separate Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
- Kitchen Description:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator
- Basement Description:Finished, Full
- Living area:4,707 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air, Zoned
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Slate
- Year built:1932
- Building area:4,707 sq. ft.
- Architectural Style:Colonial
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- Middle school:Wilmette Junior High School
- Elementary school:Central Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$2,500,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$531.12
- Tax amount:$40,558 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Parking
- Total parking spaces:3
- Parking description:Attached Garage, Concrete, Detached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:3
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