$1,405,000
SOLD AUG 1, 2025

1625 Central Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

4 Beds
2 Baths
4,466 Sq Ft
1889 Built

Recently Sold

$315 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Finished Attic
  • McKenzie Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

As of August 2025

Situated in Wilmette's desirable McKenzie Square neighborhood, on a quiet block, this gracious brick home offers timeless charm, abundant space, thoughtful and extensive renovations and incredible opportunities for the next owner. The home showcases original wood floors and millwork, 9-inch baseboards, 9-foot high ceilings, and expansive windows that fill the space with natural light. Freshly painted throughout, it's move-in ready while offering opportunities to personalize and make it your own. The first floor features a separate living room that flows into a formal dining room (with a brick fireplace), as well as an open, updated cook's kitchen (2018) outfitted with stainless steel appliances (including a new refrigerator/freezer in April 2025), generous cabinet space, a large granite topped island, and an eat-in area perfect for casual dining. Just off the kitchen is a cozy family/TV room and a bright four-season sunroom that opens to an expansive wraparound deck overlooking a large backyard with a brick patio-ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Also on the main level is a full bathroom and a first-floor bedroom currently used as a private home office. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom with access to a private four-season sunroom-a sunny retreat with endless possibilities. The second bedroom has a tandem room currently used as an exercise room. Another bedroom has a built in brick fireplace and is being used as a home office. The third floor loft space features a stunning guest suite, home office, recreation space and convenient kitchenette-all under 12-foot ceilings. The space is versatile and ideal for families in various stages of life. The English basement, filled with natural light, includes a newly completed laundry area with a new washer and dryer. The basement offers excellent potential to be finished as additional living or recreation space. Outside, enjoy a beautifully sized 60' x 149' lot with a driveway and space for a garage. Located on a quiet tree-lined street just steps from McKenzie Elementary School, parks, the library, train, and town-this home is truly a rare find. Extensive renovation and upgrades throughout, including 200 amp electrical service, copper plumbing, and, most recently, a new roof in 2024 and new chimneys and exterior tuckpointing in 2025. Don't miss your chance to move right in with the potential to customize and create something special in this well-loved and spacious vintage gem.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lydia DeLeo

Compass License #475125122 Listed on: 05/01/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Jane O'Malley

Compass License #475121534

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Jividen

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475210560

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,216

Year Built

  • Built in 1889

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 150

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 4,466 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Finished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,216

Year Built

Built in 1889

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1889
  • Age: 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): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Daylight
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • LivingArea: 4466
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch, Bonus Room, Sun Room, Attic, Office, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3415
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Bedroom,Dining Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 4466
  • Attic: Finished
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, On Site, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • 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
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Wilmette Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 150
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19216
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $1,405,000 +10.2% $315 / Sq Ft
05/04/2025 05/04/25 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $1,275,000 -- $285 / 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
2025 $19,216 $86,001 $29,114 $56,887
2024 $19,216 $88,001 $24,635 $63,366
2023 $18,165 $88,001 $24,635 $63,366
2022 $18,165 $88,001 $24,635 $63,366
2021 $13,960 $57,064 $17,916 $39,148
2020 $13,790 $57,064 $17,916 $39,148
2019 $13,682 $63,405 $17,916 $45,489
2018 $11,545 $51,961 $15,228 $36,733
2017 $11,239 $51,961 $15,228 $36,733
2016 $10,751 $51,961 $15,228 $36,733
2015 $11,089 $47,290 $12,541 $34,749
2014 $10,925 $47,290 $12,541 $34,749
2013 $10,420 $47,290 $12,541 $34,749
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12349713

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)