$899,000

1924 Lake Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Estimated payment $5,986/month

Total Views 1,074
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,824 Sq Ft
$493 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Greenhouse
  • Wood Flooring
  • Highcrest Middle School Rated A
  • Solar Power System
  • 4-minute walk to Forest Park

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 simply enjoying the surrounding gardens. Upstairs, the second floor includes three bedrooms and a beautifully renovated full bathroom, with each space filled with natural light and charm. The basement level includes a laundry area and plenty of storage space. The separate cottage/studio adds over 500 square feet with its own half bath, offering exceptional flexibility for a home office, creative studio, fitness space, guest overflow, or whatever your needs may be. The workshop/garage provides space for three cars, an expansive work area, and storage. The garage roof includes solar panels and a rooftop garden, adding yet another layer of utility and originality. From winding brick paths and intimate seating areas to lush gardens and thoughtfully integrated outdoor rooms, every part of this property feels intentional and inspiring. 1924 Lake Avenue is an incredible opportunity for a buyer seeking a truly memorable setting. Don't miss this special place to call home.

Listing Agent

David Chung

Compass License #475170036 Listed on: 04/13/2026

Compass

Co-Listing Agent

Amy Chung

Compass License #475172212

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,231

Year Built

  • Built in 1894

Lot Details

  • 8,002 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x160

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,824 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

  • Harper Elementary School
  • Wilmette Junior High School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,231

Year Built

Built in 1894

Lot Details

8,002 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1894
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven
  • Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 1824
  • Room Type: Sitting Room, Enclosed Porch Heated, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Square Footage Comments: Main house: 1,824 square feet above grade. Cottage/studio: 507 square feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • ExteriorFeatures: Outdoor Grill
  • OtherStructures: Workshop, Greenhouse, Other, Garage(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1837
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x160
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Photovoltaic/Solar System

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14230.84
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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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 $13,707 $85,000 $25,600 $59,400
2024 $13,707 $63,720 $25,600 $38,120
2023 $12,951 $63,720 $25,600 $38,120
2022 $12,951 $63,720 $25,600 $38,120
2021 $13,981 $57,148 $16,800 $40,348
2020 $13,811 $57,148 $16,800 $40,348
2019 $13,544 $62,801 $16,800 $46,001
2018 $11,981 $53,794 $14,400 $39,394
2017 $11,663 $53,794 $14,400 $39,394
2016 $11,150 $53,794 $14,400 $39,394
2015 $11,334 $48,280 $11,800 $36,480
2014 $11,920 $51,363 $11,800 $39,563
2013 $11,975 $53,959 $11,800 $42,159
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/13/2026 04/13/26 For Sale $899,000 -- $493 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $684,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $253,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12615341

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-28-317-005-0000

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