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Key Details
Sold Price $1,284,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,196 sqft
Price per Sqft $306
MLS Listing ID 12462668
Sold Date 11/18/25
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1952
Annual Tax Amount $16,947
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 6,708 Sqft
Lot Dimensions 50 X 134
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Weclome home to 926 Amherst. This 4 (+ 1) bedroom 3.1 bath offers an open floor plan throughout. The bluestone front steps are a beautiful feature to this traditional home. The set of French doors off the dining room and office as well as glass doors leading to the back patio set the stage for an abundance of light in all the main rooms. The first floor offers newly refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings and deep crown moldings. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and is open to the family room. The large family room includes a wood burning fireplace and plenty of open space to gather. The office/family room on the first floor features an extensive custom bookshelf and beautiful stone wood burning fireplace. Also on the first floor is a banquet sized dining room which is the perfect accompaniment to the open family room and kitchen. The laundry room is perfectly positioned in between the dining room and kitchen. The second level boasts four bedrooms including the primary bedroom which has a walk in closet as well as an additional closet. It features a full bath with spa and separate shower. The additional three spacious bedrooms share a a newly renovated full bath and all have a generous closet. The finished basement includes a full recreation room perfect for exercise or a play area, and an additional family room, bedroom (or office) and full bath. There is also plenty of storage. The backyard has a brick patio ideal for entertaining as well as a sport court to be used for game time, trampolines or pools. The sky is the limit! The backyard is fenced in to provide privacy. The driveway leads to a two car garage with plenty of space for storage. This home is in the heart of Wilmette on a quiet cul-de-sac in the HARPER school district (Wilmette JR High, New Trier HS) and right next door to Mallinckrodt Park. It's the perfect distance to everything Wilmette, including Centennial pool, Gillson Beach, downtown Wilmette shopping/restaurants, the train station, parks, schools, etc. Buyer pays Wilmette transfer tax. Agent is related to seller.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Area Wilmette
Rooms
Basement Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
Interior
Interior Features Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Granite Counters
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Equipment Sump Pump
Fireplace Y
Appliance Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
Laundry Main Level, Common Area
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Cul-De-Sac
Building Description Stucco, Yes
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Level or Stories 2 Stories
Structure Type Stucco
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Harper Elementary School
Middle Schools Wilmette Junior High School
High Schools New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
School District 39 , 39, 203
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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Bought with Leslie McDonnell of RE/MAX Suburban
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