Perfect for Entertaining! 8,200 square feet of spacious, gracious living. This distinguished farmhouse has been thoughtfully expanded, exquisitely updated, and maintained. Just steps from Elmwood Dunes beach, walking distance to Plaza del Lago, the L and Metra trains, and Downtown Wilmette. Expansive 75'x196' lot features old growth, irreplaceable trees (including black walnut), professional landscaping, two decks (one with a gas grill hookup and the other built-in benches and a custom gas fire table), a fenced-in and irrigated garden, and a rare combination of an attached 2-car garage (no alley necessary!) and a detached 2.5-car garage. The backyard is perfect for a new swimming pool. Inside are 5 large bedrooms, 4.2 bathrooms, 2 fireplaces (one wood-burning with a gas starter), a 20' x 20' family room, and a southern light-filled chef's kitchen with a large island and eating area. The primary suite includes dual walk-in closets, a soaking tub, a steam shower, bidet, heated floors, and a private third-floor loft. Upstairs features a fully equipped exercise room with 13' peak ceilings, ballet barre, sauna, dance pole, skylights, and outdoor roof deck. The lower level features a 9' ceiling, a high-performance home theater with sound insulation, custom-built star ceiling, party lights, full bathroom, and a wet bar. There's also space for a large, fully loaded wood shop. This extraordinary home is a must-see! There are too many charming custom touches to list. The owners transformed every inch of this home to make it the perfect place to raise a family and entertain guests. They've done the work. It's ready for you to simply move in and enjoy! This unique home offers the best of North Shore living: historic character, custom amenities, and an unbeatable location!
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$3,295,000
611 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
5beds
8,237sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
0.34 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$400/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom gas fire tablePrivate third-floor loftDance poleOutdoor roof deckProfessional landscapingLarge islandFenced-in and irrigated garden
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 11 hours ago
Listing courtesy of:
Laura Fitzpatrick 312-217-6483,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12165994

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Office, Exercise Room, Loft, Recreation Room, Workshop, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X20
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X19
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 560 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X20
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 232 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X29
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X23
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 588 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X28
Loft
- Level: Third
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X13
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 888 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 37X24
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X5
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 598 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X26
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- Sauna, Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,237
- Total interior livable area: 8,237 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 4.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 75X196
- Features: Landscaped, Garden
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Additional parcels included: 05274180060000
- Parcel number: 05274180050000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Major remodel year: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmette
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $400/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,267,000
- Annual tax amount: $38,616
- Date on market: 5/2/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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