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MCKENZIE SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOOD
1628 Central Avenue Wilmette
1628 Central Avenue
A spacious and inviting home exuding character and charm, in sought - after MCKENZIE SCHOOL in an A+ "walk to" location, close to the Metra, schools and numerous parks.
1628 Central Avenue
The all white cook’s kitchen includes ample cabinet space and a breakfast area featuring an Atrium window, providing scenic views of the English garden.
1628 Central Avenue
This English Tudor home seamlessly blends the best of architectural details both inside and outside with modern amenities and updates throughout.
The first floor features a circular floor plan offering plenty of flex space,an abundance of natural light and hardwood floors.
1628 Central Avenue
The spacious family room is adjacent to the living room, ideal for gathering with friends and family and ther perfect space to host next year's Super Bowl Party!
1628 Central Avenue
Rounding out the first floor is a three seasons enclosed porch, the perfect spot to enjoy the warmer months with a beverage of choiice and a poweder room tucked away off the front foyer.
1628 Central Avenue
The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a sizable bathroom
1628 Central Avenue
The additional three bedrooms on the second floor along with laundry.
1628 Central Avenue
The lower level, with plenty of storage space, offers additional living space including a large recreation room with higher ceilings and plentyof room to serve multiple functions including a 2nd family room, play area or exercise room.
Adjoining the lower level rec. room is an unfinished area (prime untapped space) that is ready for your finishing touches.
1628 Central Avenue
Ideally situated on a fenced in (50 X 156) in the sought-after McKenzie Elementary school neighborhood and close to the train, downtown Wilmette. Enjoy all the amenities and community oriented Wilmette.
FIRST FLOOR
1628 Central Avenue
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SECOND FLOOR
1628 Central Avenue
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LOWER LEVEL
1628 Central Avenue
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Welcome to 1628 Central Avenue
Warm and inviting brick center entry Tudor style home located in the highly desirable McKenzie Square neighborhood.
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Character & charm abound in this home, deceptively larger on the inside and welcoming in every way.
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The first floor features a circular floor plan offering plenty of flex space,an abundance of natural light and hardwood floors.
The sun-filled living room is appointed with large windows, a wood-burning fireplace and French doors.
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The spacious family room is adjacent to the living room, ideal for gathering with friends and family.
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Directly off of the family room is a three seasons enclosed porch, a perfect spot to enjoy the warmer months.
Entertain in style in the separate dining room which segues to the kitchen.
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The all white cook’s kitchen includes ample cabinet space and a breakfast area featuring an Atrium window, providing scenic views of the English garden.
The sun-filled breakfast area serves as flex space for a remote office anda homework area as well.
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Rounding out the first floor is a powder room.
.Upstairs you’ll find 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
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The serene primary suite features high ceilings, a walk-in closet and a sizable designated bathroom.
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The laundry area is conveniently located on the second floor.
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The lower level, with plenty of storage space, offers additional living space including a large recreation room with higher ceilings and plentyof room to serve multiple functions including a 2nd family room, play area or exercise room.
Welcome to 1628 Central Avenue
Adjoining the lower level rec. room is an unfinished area (prime untapped space) that is ready for your finishing touches.
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This special home has a professionally landscaped, fenced-in private backyard with seasonal blooming perennials , making for a gardener’s delight. A two car garage completes this exceptional offering.
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Recent Updates & Highlights
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Third Bedroom new flooring 2015
Living room lighting & additional family lighting 2015
Backup sump pump and battery 2015
New Bosch ovens (2) 2016
New Bosch dishwasher 2016
New Feldco windows (16) 2020
Cleaning /Staining of exterior fence 2020
220V outlet in garage for EV charger 2021
Sun tunnel in kitchen ceiling
Installation by Village of updated main watershut off in street 2022
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Removal of old boiler and water heater 2022 Installation of new high efficiency combo 2022 boiler/heater Navien 95% efficiency (30% ACTUAL decrease in thermal consumption to date winter 2023 vs previous)
New door to garage 2022 New Garage door and opener 2022 Refinishing of flooring in part of basement 2022
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Installed a new chimney liner 2023
A Note From The Seller
Why we've loved living in this home....
We hope you will love and enjoy this house, neighborhood and Wilmette as much as we did.
Our street is quiet and peaceful with little traffic because there is a cul de sac at one end and McKenzie elementary school at the other.
We love the proximity to and walkability of downtown Wilmette with its restaurants, coffee shops, post office, movie theater, library and train station.
We are so close to Gilson Park and the Green Bay bike trail, too. We have enjoyed spending beautiful days on Lake Michigan on our 16’ sailboat and paddleboard.
The house has the charm and unique features of a home built in the 1920s, but has recently been equipped for the 2020s. With new windows, a new high efficiency boiler and water heater, new exterior French drains and a 220V 60Ah outlet in the garage to recharge an EV, this house is ready for its next season of life. While you are discovering the house in the winter, picture yourself on the screened in back porch where we lived from spring to fall. It is one of the spaces we will miss the most! It overlooks the beautiful fully fenced in and private backyard with low- maintenance landscaping. Another highlight is our wonderful large kitchen, which has tons of counter and cabinet space as well as a walk-in pantry and space for studying or working at the table, counter or built-in desk.
We wish you and your family many years of fun, friends and memories in this house!
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A+ Location
Highly sought-after McKenzie School neighborhood.
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Highly Acclaimed District 39 school district to include: McKenzie Elementary School, Highcrest Middle School & Wilmette Junior High School. Award winning New Trier High School Considered a “walk-to” location to the train, the vibrant downtown and schools Close to Wilmette’s multiple parks A short bike distance away to the Lake and Wilmette’s Aquatic Park – Centennial.
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Walk Score:
71/100
About Wilmette
Everday Living on the Lake
Wilmette offers something to all of its residents in all directions; to the east, the village’s beaches and parks line Lake Michigan and serve as a favorite weekend retreat on the North Shore. To the north lie the other communities of the New Trier Township that formulate an area sharing the nationally recognized New Trier High School. To the south, the vibrant community of Evanston puts Northwestern University and a lively urban center within convenient yet notable distance of Wilmette residents’ homes. The village’s own center is a historic area that offers -- unique to North Shore communities of its size -- L access to Chicago. With such resources and flexibility, Wilmette remains one of the strongest and most popular communities in the area.
Wilmette by the Numbers:
Population 27,087 Median Age 44.8 63 Acres of Lakefront Parks 16 Miles from downtown Chicago "The Best Places to Raise Your Kids" by BusinessWeek
Ten Reasons to Call Wilmette Home
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Wilmette is located along the beautiful lakefront with Gillson Park, which includes tennis courts and a playground, a sailing beach and a great spot to watch the fantastic July 4th fireworks display!
Wilmette's park district programing is among the most robust on the North Shore, offering hundreds of classes, an expansive youth sports programs, aquatic center w/4 pools, golf course, paddle courts, fitness & gymnastic center. Click Here to learn more. Wilmette's district 39 is a highly rated public school district, comprising grades pre-K through 8th grade, with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1 (according to Niche). Wilmette is a village rich with tradition. Although only fourteen miles from Chicago’s Loop and less than a half hour by Metra, Wilmette's vibe is more like a quintessential American small town. Wilmette has a vibrant downtown offering a wide array of restaurants. It has become a destination spot on the North Shore and during the warmer months is popular for al fresco dining. Wilmette is known for it's established neighborhoods, having a varied array of architectural styles situated on lovely tree lined streets. You'll not find cookie- cutter subdivisions here. Wilmette is a short commute to the city via the Metra train and I-94. It also is the last stop on the CTA's purple line making for easy access to the city...especially on "Game day"! Wilmette is among the feeder villages for New Trier High School; consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state. Known for it's strong STEM curriculum, AP classes, expansive arts and sports programs, along with numerous clubs. Wilmette is close to Evanston, which offers an array of shopping and fine dining, as well as is close to Old Orchard....and Costco is only about a 15 minute car ride away! Wilmette offers plentiful parking! Whether looking to hang out at *Gillson Park, the pool or shopping in downtown Wilmette or Plaza De Lago (to name a few), parking is readily available and best of all it's free! (*as long as you have the Village parking permit decal).
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