$825,000
PENDING

3131 Central Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Wilmette Area

Estimated payment $5,524/month

Total Views 7,323
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,365 Sq Ft
$245 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Granite Countertops
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

More Is More! Discover an exceptional amount of living space, timeless mid-century modern design, and an extra-wide 74-foot lot in this meticulously maintained custom-built home. Offering approximately 3,300 square feet of finished living space, plus an additional 800-square-foot sub-basement ready to become your sport court, fitness studio, workshop, home business, playroom, or simply incredible storage, this home provides excellent flexibility for different areas of life. Lovingly cared for by longtime owners, the home has been thoughtfully updated with many major improvements over the past 2-10 years, including the roof, gutters, windows, siding, mechanical systems, appliances, and professionally designed landscaping-allowing you to move in with confidence while adding your own personal style over time. The dramatic Great Room is a true showpiece, featuring soaring vaulted wood-paneled ceilings, rich paneled walls, a stunning wall of windows that fills the space with natural light, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Designed for both everyday comfort and memorable gatherings, the spacious eat-in kitchen offers double ovens and abundant workspace and storage, while the gracious dining room easily accommodates holiday celebrations and dinner parties. Multiple living spaces throughout the home provide room for everyone to relax, work, and unwind. When it's time to entertain, guests will naturally gravitate to the inviting screened porch and generously sized brick paver patio -perfect for morning coffee, summer dinners, or evening cocktails overlooking the beautifully landscaped, fully fenced backyard. Whether hosting a crowd or enjoying a quiet evening outdoors, this home offers wonderful spaces for every occasion. The bright lower-level family room serves as a generous gathering space, complete with a second wood-burning fireplace, and abundant natural light. The laundry area and excellent storage are also on this level. The expansive basement adds approximately 800 square feet of bonus space with endless possibilities to fit your lifestyle and boasts good ceiling height. An extra-wide staircase leads to the bedroom level (essentially a second floor), where four generously sized bedrooms offer exceptional closet space, including two linen closets. The tastefully updated primary bath and hall bath blend timeless style with modern convenience. Even the attached heated two-car garage offers a pleasant surprise with a large walk-in closet-ideal for organizing seasonal gear, sports equipment, gardening essentials or a potential mud room. Conveniently situated in a highly desirable Wilmette location, this home is just minutes from Centennial Park's pools, tennis courts, ice rink, and Wilmette Recreation Center, with easy access to highway, dining, Edens Plaza, and Old Orchard shopping. Highly rated Avoca and Marie Murphy schools with convenient bus service, all within the award-winning New Trier High School District. A rare opportunity to enjoy outstanding space, thoughtful updates, an oversized 74-foot-wide lot, and an opportunity to personalize it, in a wonderful location-this is a home designed for comfortable everyday living, effortless entertaining, and creating lasting memories for years to come.

Listing Agent

Chris Veech

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475144331 Listed on: 07/16/2026

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,971

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 74 x 131

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,365 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sub-Basement
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio

Schools

  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,971

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Multi-Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Mid-Century Modern
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Multi-Level
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Pending
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
  • Basement: Unfinished, Sub-Basement, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 3365
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet, Eating Area, Great Room, Foyer, Screened Porch
  • Window Features: Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3365
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Other
  • Square Footage Comments: 3375 sq ft plus basement 795 sq ft = total 4160 sq ft. Main level: 865 sq ft./ Great Room Level 760 sq ft./ Lower Family Room Level 755 sq ft./ Bedroom Room Level 995 sq ft (per floor plans)
  • Total Sq Ft: 4160

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Fiber Cement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • 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

  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 74 x 131
  • 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: 11971
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

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Tax History

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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 $11,971 $77,000 $16,621 $60,379
2024 $11,971 $56,540 $17,599 $38,941
2023 $11,350 $56,540 $17,599 $38,941
2022 $11,350 $56,540 $17,599 $38,941
2021 $10,459 $45,169 $13,198 $31,971
2020 $10,335 $45,169 $13,198 $31,971
2019 $10,146 $49,637 $13,198 $36,439
2018 $12,204 $56,426 $11,243 $45,183
2017 $11,928 $56,426 $11,243 $45,183
2016 $11,453 $56,426 $11,243 $45,183
2015 $10,262 $45,856 $9,288 $36,568
2014 $10,104 $45,856 $9,288 $36,568
2013 $9,637 $45,856 $9,288 $36,568
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/24/2026 07/24/26 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2026 07/16/26 For Sale $825,000 -- $245 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $392,500 --
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12705593

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-31-227-008-0000

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