With a fabulous location on the shores of Lake Michigan, Wilmette is located just 16 miles north of downtown Chicago, making it one of the most sought after communities in the larger Chicago metropolitan area. Wilmette Village is part of Cook County and covers an area that is roughly one mile wide and five miles west of Lake Michigan. Its metropolitan neighbors include Evanston and Skokie to the south, Glenview to the west, and Kenilworth and Northfield to the north. Wilmette has approximately 27,000 residents served well with transportation services to allow the enjoyment of cultural, business, shopping, and educational opportunities. A popular park district with its own fitness club, outdoor amphitheater, preserved forests and 18-hole golf course are a strong draw to local residents. Wilmette’s strong local funding, supplemented by state and federal sources and bolstered by a non-profit educational foundation supports and helps provide for a quality educational system.
A progressive community with a commitment to its long history, Wilmette abounds with brick, tree-lined streets lined with old-fashioned streetlights. The strong housing market offers a variety of home styles and prices. The real estate is diverse in this charming community, with single-family homes and condominiums and townhouses populating the area. Wilmette is your ticket to a quiet suburban community with easy access to all that “The Windy City” has to offer.
Price Range of Wilmette Houses, Land, Homes, Condos
real Estate Market: Single-family homes for sale in Wilmette, Chicago area begin at $350,000 and climb to $3.5 million for lavish estate homes, many with wooded lots. Condominium and town homes are available starting at $150,000 and range up to as much as $1.5 million for units overlooking Lake Michigan. Land is also available for sale for custom building. A select view homes with golf course frontage are also available. Find shorts ales, bank owned, foreclosures and more. Looking for your new home? View currently listed homes in Wilmette Illinois. See market trends of Wilmette real estate market including average home prices, property values, townhomes, condominiums and other property types. Interested in bank owned or foreclosure properties? Access foreclosures, bank owned properties, short sales and more real estate in Wilmette Illinois.