NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1618 Central Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Estimated Value: $1,385,000 - $1,520,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,361 Sq Ft
$433/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 20, 2023

Last sale price $1,200,000 $357 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,134/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • McKenzie Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of December 2023

Wonderful Wilmette updated Center Entrance Colonial on quiet Central Avenue in popular McKenzie Square neighborhood. (Tree-lined 5 block long street dead ends two blocks east at McKenzie School playground and cul-de-sac three blocks west.) This home checks all of the boxes--separate spaces--the first floor office off of the living room with windows on three sides--and open spaces where you want them. A Large two story addition on the back of the house includes an enviable primary suite with big walk-in closet, huge walk-in shower with built-in bench, double sinks and lots of custom storage. Also added was a custom cabinet chef's kitchen with island, separate pantry closet and big/open sunlit kitchen eating area complete with sizable built-in bench dining seating with storage drawers below. The cook can still be part of the "action" as the open concept continues with a step down large family room with high ceilings and walls of windows that lead to a glorious brick floored, vaulted ceiling-ed screen porch. Backyard living at it's finest! The second floor features the added primary suite, two nice sized bedrooms, and the "coolest" transformation of the big original primary bedroom into a jack/jill bedroom with separate closets and entrances to the attached "playroom". (Think: Share a room/but have your own divided "side"). The yard is a Gardener's Paradise! Spectacular privacy, plantings and color at every turn. The perks continue: All windows have been replaced! The finished basement highlights: installation of drain tiles, new poured concrete floor, drywall, new carpeting, tons of storage closets fitted with closet systems including a big cedar closet. The original two-toned aluminum siding was replaced with stucco on the whole exterior. See Additional Info for list of improvements. Truly a move-in home in super close to school, train, downtown Wilmette...and the restaurants! Roomy 2 1/2 car garage with great storage and room for bikes, sold AS-IS. (not new, not original, not scary, definitely does the "job"). Buyer pays Wilmette Transfer Tax. ($3/$1000)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pamela Kirby

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135937 Listed on: 10/26/2023

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Frank Capitanini

Compass License #475134485

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,074

Year Built

  • Built in 1926 | Remodeled in 2009

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x156
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Alley Access
  • Off Alley Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,361 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Tandem Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • English Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Schools

  • Mckenzie Elementary School
  • Highcrest Middle School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • Partial Air Conditioning Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,074

Year Built

Built in 1926 | Remodeled in 2009

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2009
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2009

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partial, English
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 756
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 3361
  • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room, Tandem Room, Foyer, Screened Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3361
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1872
  • Basement Description: Finished,Crawl
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2605
  • Basement Sq Ft: 756
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Additional outdoor finished space not included. Screened porch 228 sq ft. Square feet calculated by floor plan originator.
  • Total Sq Ft: 3361
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1275
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1330
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1295000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Alley Access
  • ParkingTotal: 3.5
  • Driveway: Off Alley
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Partial
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mckenzie Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Highcrest Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 39
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Wilmette Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X156
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16074.3
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2023
Closed on
Dec 11, 2023
Sold by
Dana E Lachapelle Trust
Bought by
Lifschutz Ari Ben and Amrine Adrian Leigh
Seller's Agent
Pamela Kirby
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Frank Capitanini
Compass
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-7.34%
Views
126
Current Estimated Value
$1,455,168

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$255,168
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.04%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2015
Sold by
Ehmer Lachapelle Richard John and Ehmer La Chapelle Dana
Bought by
Lachapelle Dana E and Dana E Lachapelle Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lifschutz Ari Ben $1,200,000 Proper Title
Lachapelle Dana E -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lifschutz Ari Ben $750,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2023 12/20/23 Sold $1,200,000 -7.3% $357 / Sq Ft
11/01/2023 11/01/23 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2023 10/26/23 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $385 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $17,026 $81,000 $21,854 $59,146
2023 $16,074 $81,000 $21,854 $59,146
2022 $16,074 $81,000 $21,854 $59,146
2021 $14,735 $62,711 $15,894 $46,817
2020 $15,233 $62,711 $15,894 $46,817
2019 $14,767 $68,165 $15,894 $52,271
2018 $14,173 $63,008 $13,509 $49,499
2017 $13,795 $63,008 $13,509 $49,499
2016 $13,153 $63,008 $13,509 $49,499
2015 $13,025 $55,090 $11,125 $43,965
2014 $12,831 $55,090 $11,125 $43,965
2013 $12,239 $55,090 $11,125 $43,965
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11914981

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-33-214-018-0000