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507 Lake Avenue

Wilmette, IL 60091

5 beds
4 baths
4,800 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$125 per sqft
1909 build
– on site

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Wright house, Right time! The 1909 Frank J Baker house sits in a Prime East Wilmette location. Home is available for the first time in 60+ years. Frank Lloyd Wright employed his classic Prairie design with strong horizontal porches that flank the two story diamond leaded glass vertical window wall of the living room. Home features 5 large bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms & 3 fireplaces. Second level has a master, en-suite, w fireplace & private porch. Two additional en-suite bedrooms, a fourth and fifth bedroom plus sitting room. Storage galore in this home! Kitchen and breakfast room provide pleasant views of the expansive yard and grounds. One of Wrights larger wood and plaster homes. Wright designed the addition in 1922. Lower level contains mechanicals, laundry, storage, work room and additional office. Lot 161 X 158. 3 car + garage/carriage house. Located 2 blocks from Lake Michigan. The Baker House is a National Registered Landmark and is also a protected Wilmette Historic Home.

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 10482813 —

The Building

Year Built:

1909
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Prairie
Basement:

Partial
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

4800
Total SqFt:

6840
Main SqFt:

1700
Upper SqFt:

3100
Basement SqFt:

2040
Living Area Source:

Estimated

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5,Office,Enclosed Porch,Breakfast Room,Workshop,Recreation Room,Storage,Bonus Room
Rooms Total:

13
Interior Features:

Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Location:

Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
Laundry:

Basement
Laundry:

15X10

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4800

Location

Directions:

Sheridan N to Lake E
Location:

6136
Location:

18805

The Property

Parcel Number:

05342040040000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

C
Lot Size Dimensions:

161 X 158
Lot Size Acres:

0.5877
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2017
Tax Annual Amount:

21387.75

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5

Baths

Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas,Radiators
Cooling:

1 (Window/Wall Unit)

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Schools

Elementary School District:

39
Middle Or Junior School District:

39
High School District:

203

The Community

Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable

Parking

Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

3
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/31/19 Oct 31, 2019	Sold	MRED	$600,000

House Sold on 10/31/2019

$600,000

Listing provided by broker:

Kyle Payne

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507 Lake Avenue

Wilmette, IL 60091