WOW! THIS HOUSE IS HUGE & FAMILY FRIENDLY with 4600 square feet of finished space. With 4 bedrooms/3.1 bath and located in East Wilmette just steps to Gilson Beach --- walkable to everything Wilmette offers ----. this COMPLETELEY RENOVATED HOME has it al!. You will be wowed by the ultra chic, CHEF'S KITCHEN with 11-ft x 4.5-ft quartz island & seating for 10, Viking refrigerator & microwave, Dacor double ovens, Uline beverage refrigerator, induction oven & bar. The kitchen effortlessly flows into a perfectly-sized family room great for family time while cooking and also to keep an eye on little ones while in the kitchen. The main floor also boasts a coveted FIRST FLOOR PRIMARY bedroom & ensuite bath. The main floor continues to impress with a huge foyer, 9 ft ceilings, an expansive living room with gas fireplace, and a dining room enveloped in architectural windows overlooking beautiful, tree-lined Washington Avenue. Two more bedrooms with a renovated bathroom, a 4-seasons room perfect for an office, playroom or sitting area, as well as a mudroom (sized for laundry) complete the first floor. Upstairs find private office space plus a 4th ensuite bedroom with renovated bath. The just-finished, renovated basement is a universe unto itself with tons of natural light and 1600 square feet of finished, multi-use space & bathroom for an additional family room, rec room, exercise room or even a 5th bedroom. (the 874 sq. ft. unfinished basement space is pretty awesome too). The basement also has a separate, private entrance perfect for an au pair, live-in nanny or guests. Move right in and enjoy your new roof with 25 yr warranty, storage space galore, picture-perfect yard, 2-tier deck & 2.5-car garage with EV charger. This home is - MOVE-IN READY - combining modern-day conveniences with architectural windows, hardware & moldings of yesteryear!
Closed
$1,950,000
343 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
4beds
5,698sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
8,250.26 Square Feet Lot
$1,950,500 Zestimate®
$342/sqft
$6,471 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 28, 2025 at 01:01am
Listing courtesy of:
Elizabeth Smith 847-687-2307,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Elizabeth Licata
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12397552

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X40
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X17
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X20
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X18
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Butler, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X22
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X23
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 416 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X26
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1944 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 54X36
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X15
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X15
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Drapes
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,659
- Total interior livable area: 5,698 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,671
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,250 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 X 165
- Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 05351030020000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Service - 400 Amp or Greater
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Water Heater
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Wilmette
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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