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.
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$1,405,000
1625 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
4beds
4,466sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1889
7,500 Square Feet Lot
$1,405,100 Zestimate®
$315/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 03, 2025 at 01:01am
Listing courtesy of:
Lydia DeLeo 847-682-7321,
Compass,
Jane O'Malley 224-216-8140,
Compass
Bought with:
Sarah Jividen
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12349713

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X14
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 833 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X49
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Enclosed porch
- Level: Second
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X25
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1222 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X47
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Daylight
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,466
- Total interior livable area: 4,466 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, On Site, Owned
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 7,500 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 X 150
Details
- Parcel number: 05332160270000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1889
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wilmette
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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