Last Sold Price
2 beds1,768 sqft$308/sqft
2539 Lake AveWilmette, IL60091

Description

This spacious custom ranch, with over 1700 sq ft, is ready to just move-in! The home has a gracious layout, but affords many options for today's lifestyles. Enter from the brick paver driveway to a gracious foyer with twin closets and newly refinished hardwood floors throughout. Step-down to the living room with bay window, which has a wood burning, gas starter fireplace at one end, and the perfect space for a formal dining area at the other. With this setup, the "dining room" can easily be a family...This spacious custom ranch, with over 1700 sq ft, is ready to just move-in! The home has a gracious layout, but affords many options for today's lifestyles. Enter from the brick paver driveway to a gracious foyer with twin closets and newly refinished hardwood floors throughout. Step-down to the living room with bay window, which has a wood burning, gas starter fireplace at one end, and the perfect space for a formal dining area at the other. With this setup, the "dining room" can easily be a family room/den/study where it adjoins the kitchen. The kitchen has wood cabinets with stainless appliances (newer cooktop, microwave and refrigerator) and a sweet counter that wraps around - perfect for early coffee and planning the day. There is a garden window too for favorite plants. Two large bedrooms, with ample closets and a full and half bath. At the rear of the house is a step-down heated sunroom with three full walls of patio doors and an entrance to the lovely perennial filled back yard. The huge basement is perfect for storage, or to create additional living space if desired. Two car garage. Close to the Eden's, 4 schools, shopping, and a brief ride to downtown Wilmette and the Lake! This is no ordinary ranch.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/04/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Ann Boyle • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
    P: (847)-530-1323 C: (847)-530-1323 aboyle@bhhschicago.com

Sold By Baird & Warner

Property Details for 2539 Lake Avenue

Status
MLS #
12481801
Days on Market
10
Taxes
$9,311 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 1 Story
Year Built
1955
Lot Size
0.20 AC / 8,880 SF
Area
Wilmette
Township
New Trier
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Architectural Style
Ranch

Location

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Building Information for 2539 Lake Avenue

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,880 SF

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Property Information for 2539 Lake Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 39
  • Elementary School: Romona Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Highcrest Middle School
  • High School District: 203
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 39
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Foyer, Enclosed Porch Heated, Storage
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Storm Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 148
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Glass
  • Construction: Brick, Glass
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1768
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-09-30T21:08:58
  • Photos Count: 26
  • OpenHouse Count: 2
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 09-26-2025
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 12X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 8X16
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16X25
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 24X40
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 5X9
Enclosed Porch Heated Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch Heated
  • Dimensions: 13X17

Property History for 2539 Lake Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 4, 2025

Sold

MRED #12481801

$545,000
Oct 28, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1920108711

$545,000

-15.5% / yr

Oct 5, 2025

Pending

MRED #12481801

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/04/2025

Sold

MRED #12481801

$545,000
10/28/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1920108711

$545,000

-15.5% / yr

10/05/2025

Pending

MRED #12481801

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Public Records for 2539 Lake Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$15,540Additions$31,460Total$47,000
Tax Record2023$9,311 ($776 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,768 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,768 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,880 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956CountyCOOKAPN05-32-200-050Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2539 Lake Avenue

This home is within New Trier Twp Hsd 203 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9
Rating
School
Distance
Romona Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Highcrest Middle School
Public5 to 6

Wilmette Junior High School
Public7 to 8

New Trier Township H S Northfield
Public9

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