Wilmette IL Homes for Sale

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Wilmette Homes for Sale - Wilmette IL March 18, 2024
34
Listed
43
Avg. DOM
$349.79
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$739,500
Med. List Price
34 Properties

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Explore the Wilmette Area

Bordered by Evanston, Kenilworth, Glenview, and Lake Michigan, Wilmette is a top-notch community. The village is a place of culture. Residents enjoy theater, concerts, and more thanks to the Village’s Fine Arts Commission. Public amenities are top tier for residents in Wilmette. Residents can swim, boat, or walk at the beach in Gillson Park. Fitness clubs, golf clubs, and tennis courts are widely available as well.Wilmette Amenities

Wilmette Schools 

Local school districts are 39 and 202. High school students attend the top-rated New Trier High School in nearby Northfield (9) and Winnetka (10-12). Explore homes for sale in Wilmette.   Located nearby in Northfield and Winnetka, New Trier High School offers comprehensive educational programs, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and access to advanced placement courses, preparing students for success in college and beyond. Explore the diverse range of homes for sale in Wilmette, knowing that the exceptional quality of the local schools adds significant value to the community and the overall educational experience for families.

Wilmette Amenities

  • Gillson Park / Lakefront - This great park offers spring and summer lakefront programs, swimming beach, picnic areas with pavilion, lighted tennis courts, a fitness course, and is an ideal place for kayaking and stand up paddle boarding.
  • Keay Nature Learning Center - This nature preserve in education centeris ideal for browsing local nature, wildlife trails,and more with current updates underway as of 2024.
  • Elmwood Dunes Preserve - Sitting on nearly an acre of lakefront property, the Elmwood Dunes is a nature preserve with over 50 species of native plants designed for protecting endangered species and providing habitat for migratory birds. Although it is currently closed to the public, this is a beautiful part of Wilmette Illinois.
  • Vattmann Park - A small neighborhood park located just south of Lake Avenue.
  • Wilmette Bowling Center – a great place to spend an afternoon with the family or get together with the guys.
  • Baha'i Temple -  Standing out as one of the most prominent  landmarks in all of Wilmette, the Baha'i House of worship is the second Baha'i House ever constructed and the oldest one still standing. It is one of just 8 continental temples.

Wilmette Restaurants

  • Dowize Bistro - Looking for some delicious sushi in Wilmette? This bistro does not disappoint with a variety of rolls, custom style, and even delicious Thai food like your old favorites pad Thai and coconut mango with sticky rice.
  • Napolita - The perfect date night or get together with the girls and enjoy fantastic flatbreads and pizzas, an extensive wine bar, and great location in downtown Northbrook in the heart of Millennium Park.
  • Pescadero - Another great date night is the Pescadero seafood and oyster bar offering an industrial chic design with carefully selected dishes such as wood fired fish, oysters, andlocal seafood.
  • Ridgeview Grill - This is where you come for lunch with friends or simply to enjoy a delicious salad or sandwich. This family-owned neighborhood restaurant serves healthy and homemade comfort classics, soups, burgers and more.
  • Sophia Steak - Enjoy expertly crafted chops and steaks including fried chicken every Sunday, to go meals, and carefully crafted desserts.

Wilmette Recreation

  • Wilmette Historical Museum - This great local museum has events going on year-round where they join with local forces, community groups, businesses and more. These self-guided tours are great way to learn about your new location.
  • Outatime Games Escape Room - Looking for an unusual date night or get together? Challenge your friends to escape from these captivating challenges with tricks, riddles, and secrets around every corner.
  • The Wilmette Theatre - Whether to your first date, your 10th state, or your movie aficionado, check out the latest times and movies happening at the Wilmette theater..
  • Plaza del Lago -  Plaza del Lago, with its captivating 1920s Spanish-style architecture and picturesque lakefront location, stands as a revered landmark within the community. What lies ahead for this North Shore treasure? It's the fulfillment of a century-old vision and the contemporary transformation of an enduring icon.
  • Northwest Passage - Get ready for a unique adventure. Northwest Passage offers a variety of adventures suited for all energy and ability types. They have different destinations, activities such as kayaking and hiking, backpacking, camping,rockclimbing and even some use camps.

Wilmette Commuter Transportation

Wilmette Metra Station -  The Wilmette Metra Station is an important transportation hub, providing easy access to downtown Chicago and the surrounding suburbs via the Union Pacific/North Line. This makes it an ideal location for individuals who value the convenience and efficiency of train travel.

What's it Like Living in Wilmette? 

"I love the small town feel while also being connected to Chicago and the lake. This is a great place to live and grow up."

"Wilmette is a vibrant community just north of Chicago near Lake Michigan. I have been very fortunate to have such a wonderful experience in a town where inclusivity, compassion, and support are so highly valued. In the local school district, students are aided with a plethora of support systems, and the teachers are wonderfully selected.-Niche.com

Residents love the top rated schools, beautiful parks, and the vibrant community atmosphere. Because it's close to Chicago, the big city is not too far away but Wilmette offers an ideal place for families, professionals and anyone looking for a higher standard of living just outside the big city.

Find a Wilmette Real Estate Agent

Jake McClure is a licensed real estate broker, REALTOR, and the group leader of the Burling Square Group - Your Wilmette Real Estate Experts! Burling Square Group is a division within Fulton Grace Realty. Contact Burling Square Group today to get your home search started!

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