- 5 beds
- 3.5 baths
- 4,800 sqft
- ~1/2 acre lot
- $125 per sqft
- 1909 build
- – on site
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.
Last checked: 8 minutes ago • Last updated Sep 16, 2020 • Source: MRED
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Amenities & Taxes
The Building
- Year Built:
- 1909
- Age:
- 100+ Years
- Description:
- 2 Stories
- Architecture Style:
- Prairie
- Exterior Construction:
- Frame, Stucco
- Rebuilt:
- No
- Recent Rehab Construction:
- No
- Roofing:
- Asphalt/Glass Shingles
- Foundation:
- Concrete
- Basement:
- Partial
- Basement Description:
- Partially Finished
- Total SqFt:
- 4800
- Square Footage:
- 4800
- Main SqFt:
- 1,700 Sqft
- Upper SqFt:
- 3,100 Sqft
- Total Finished/Unfinished Sq Ft
- 6840
- Approximate Total Finished SqFt:
- 4,800 Sqft
- Basement SqFt:
- 2,040 Sqft
- SqFt Source:
- Estimated
Interior
- Total Rooms:
- 13
- Features:
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Kitchen Location:
- Main Level
- Dining Room Location:
- Main Level
- Living Room Location:
- Main Level
- Living Room Flooring:
- Hardwood
- Laundry Location:
- Basement
- Fireplaces:
- 3
- Fireplace Locations:
- Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other
- Addtl Room 4 Level:
- Main Level
- Extra Rooms:
- 5th Bedroom, Office, Enclosed Porch, Breakfast Room, Balcony, Workroom, Recreation Room, Storage, Bonus Room
- Extra Room 1:
- 5th Bdrm
- Extra Room 1 Location:
- 2nd Level
- Extra Room 2 Location:
- 2nd Level
- Extra Room 2:
- Office
- Extra Room 3:
- Enclosed Porch
- Extra Room 3 Location:
- Main Level
- Extra Room 4:
- Enclosed Porch
- Extra Room 5:
- Breakfast Rm
- Extra Room 5 Location:
- Main Level
- Extra Room 6:
- Balcony
- Extra Room 6 Location:
- 2nd Level
- Extra Room 7:
- Work Rm
- Extra Room 7 Location:
- Basement
- Extra Room 8:
- Recreation Rm
- Extra Room 8 Location:
- Basement
- Extra Room 9:
- Storage
- Extra Room 9 Location:
- Basement
- Extra Room 10 Level:
- Basement
- Addtl Room 10 Name:
- Bonus
Room Dimensions
- Kitchen:
- 13X13
- Living Room:
- 17X34
- Dining Room:
- 19X13
- Laundry:
- 15X10
- Master Bedroom:
- 21X16
- Bedroom 2:
- 19X17
- Bedroom 3:
- 19X17
- Bedroom 4:
- 13X13
- Extra Room 1:
- 15X10
- Extra Room 2:
- 13X8
- Extra Room 3:
- 20X12
- Extra Room 4:
- 20X13
- Extra Room 5:
- 14X12
- Extra Room 6:
- 17X5
- Extra Room 7:
- 10X8
- Extra Room 8:
- 33X16
- Extra Room 9:
- 19X18
- Extra Room 10:
- 18X11
Location
- Directions:
- Sheridan N to Lake E
- Area:
- Wilmette
The Property
- General Information:
- Historical District
- Acreage:
- .5877
- Property Type:
- Detached Single
- Lot Size:
- .50-.99 Acres
- Lot Dimension:
- 161 X 158
- Driveway:
- Asphalt
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (708) 415-5509
- Office phone:
- (847) 797-0200
Taxes
- Parcel ID:
- 05342040040000
- Annual Taxes:
- $21,387.75
- Year:
- 2017
- Lot Number:
- 10482813
Beds
- Total:
- 5
- Bedrooms Total:
- 5
- Bedroom 2:
- 2nd Level
- Bedroom 3:
- 2nd Level
- Bedroom 4:
- 2nd Level
- Master Bedroom:
- 2nd Level
- Master Bedroom Flooring:
- Hardwood
Baths
- Baths Total:
- 3.1
- Master Bath:
- Full
- Full Baths:
- 3
- Half Baths:
- 1
- Basement Bathrooms:
- No
The Listing
- Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URL:
- https://tour.vht.com/433879583/507-lake-avenue-wilmette-il-60091/video/idx
- Virtual Tour URL:
- https://tour.vht.com/433879583/507-lake-avenue-wilmette-il-60091/ifloorplan/idx
- Status:
- Closed
Heating & Cooling
- Heat and Fuel:
- Gas, Radiators
- Air Conditioning:
- 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
Utilities
- Electricity:
- 200+ Amp Service
- Water:
- Lake Michigan
- Sewer:
- Public
Schools
- Junior/High School District:
- 39
- High School District:
- 203
Parking
- # of Cars:
- 3
- Garage Ownership:
- Owned
- Garage:
- Carport, Tandem, Multiple Garages
- Garage:
- Detached
- Garage:
- Yes
- Garage Spaces:
- 3
- Location:
- Garage
Schools
| Rating | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A |
Central Elementary School
|
|
|
10
|
New Trier Township High School Winnetka Campus
|
|
|
9
|
Highcrest Middle School
|
|
| N/A |
Wilmette Junior High School
|
|
| N/A |
New Trier Township High School Northfield Campus
|
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Sale history
| Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | MRED | $600,000 | -29.4% | |
| Pending | MRED | $849,900 | ||
| Sold Subject To Contingencies | MRED | $849,900 |