$2,100,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

624 Laurel Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,860 Sq Ft
1986 Built

Recently Sold

$358 Per Sq Ft

17% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Recreation Room
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2025

This property is under contract. No more showings. Elegant, Renovated home in East Wilmette! This home features 6 bedrooms including a first-floor primary suite, attached two car garage, a large entertaining basement and an extra wide lot. Originally renovated from top to bottom in 2017 (basement done in 2014), this spacious home offers a thoughtfully designed floor plan perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The first floor features a welcoming front sitting room, formal living room, expansive dining area, and a large, updated kitchen with center island. An open family room, first-floor primary suite, mudroom, laundry room, and an office nook complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms, providing ample space for family or guests. The finished basement boasts a large recreation room with a kitchen and bar, an exercise room, 6th bedroom, and dedicated storage areas. Outdoors, enjoy the professionally landscaped, fully fenced yard with lush gardens, a stone patio large enough for multiple seating areas, a built-in fire pit and hot tub, plus a 3-car parking pad. The attached 2-car garage adds convenience and additional storage. This move-in ready home offers luxury, space, and location. Sellers request possession through mid-August.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Courtney Cook

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475120240 Listed on: 06/24/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Brandie Malay

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475145940

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,783

Year Built

  • Built in 1986 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 77x160
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,860 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in multiple locations

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • 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

$26,783

Year Built

Built in 1986 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Hot Tub, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 5860
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Kitchen, Office, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Exercise Room
  • Window Features: Screens, Skylight(s), Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Basement
  • Square Footage Comments: VHT Studios: TOTAL MEASURED: 7754 Sq Ft TOTAL LIVING AREA: 5860 Sq Ft FLOOR 1 = 2064 Sq Ft (Living), 2385 Sq Ft (Total) FLOOR 2 = 2429 Sq Ft (Living), 3899 Sq Ft (Total) FLOOR 3 = 1367 Sq Ft (Living), 1470 Sq Ft (Total) GARAGE = 523 S
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Interior Stair,Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows,Screens,Skylight(s),Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Hot Tub, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Multiple Locations
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Wilmette Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 77X160
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 26783
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Other

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2025
Closed on
Jul 1, 2025
Sold by
Blasko Joseph C and Stacy Lemming
Bought by
Kathryn Fassnacht Irrevocable Trust and Fassnacht
Seller's Agent
Courtney Cook
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brandie Malay
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,799,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$301,000
16.73%
Views
40
Current Estimated Value
$2,120,523

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,523
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2011
Sold by
Andrews Donna Jean
Bought by
Blasko Joseph C and Leming Stacey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$740,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1994
Sold by
Andrews Howard J
Bought by
The Howard J Andrews Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,100,000 Stewart Title
Warranty Deed $925,000 Cti
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $740,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $2,100,000 +16.7% $358 / Sq Ft
06/28/2025 06/28/25 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2025 06/24/25 For Sale $1,799,000 -- $307 / 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 $26,783 $185,000 $39,790 $145,210
2024 $26,783 $121,344 $33,668 $87,676
2023 $25,327 $121,344 $33,668 $87,676
2022 $25,327 $121,344 $33,668 $87,676
2021 $33,855 $133,644 $26,934 $106,710
2020 $33,360 $133,644 $26,934 $106,710
2019 $32,356 $145,266 $26,934 $118,332
2018 $35,713 $153,549 $23,261 $130,288
2017 $34,739 $153,549 $23,261 $130,288
2016 $32,833 $153,549 $23,261 $130,288
2015 $31,157 $128,130 $19,282 $108,848
2014 $30,674 $128,130 $19,282 $108,848
2013 $29,280 $128,130 $19,282 $108,848
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12401719

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-34-221-022-0000