| |
Wilmette
The village of Wilmette, just 15 miles
north of the Loop, is considered one of
the most desirable of the Chicago suburbs.
With its proximity to the city, excellent
schools, diverse architecture, access to
beaches and well-manicured lawns, it is
easy to understand why. The community
boasts scores of business homes and a
good variety of business and services.
Wilmette is also home to one of the finest
school districts in the nation, and has an
extensive park district, which illustrates
dedication to the families who live there.
The Wilmette Harbor is a haven for pleasure
boating; in fact, a sunny summer day sees
the lake filled with colorful sails. The
beaches are a major attraction, and the
community is extremely proud of it’s
beach, the longest and one of the most
popular ones in the area. Also on the
lakefront is an outdoor arena at Gilson
Park, which holds numerous programs
including live theater and musical entertainment.
The lake is not Wilmette’s only
recreational opportunity. The village also
has two public and two private golf courses,
two indoor ice rinks, a large outdoor
pool, a variety of athletic fields and 19
public parks. The Baha’ i Temple is the
community’s crowning landmark, drawing
tourists from all over the world to its
lakeside location. The design of the ninesided
domed temple took 40 years to
complete. It is surrounded by nine flower
gardens and nine fountains. Wilmette’s
eastern section features an antique street
lighting system, which was installed in
1925 using green cast-iron poles with
ornamental luminary. This charming feature,
along with its cobblestone streets,
gives Wilmette a glowing link with its
past.
Housing
Stately Victorians, Tudors and
Colonials are the prominent home styles
closest to the lake. Colonials, split-levels,
ranches, bungalows and some classic
Victorians and Italianate homes are found
in the central and western part of the
town. Home values range anywhere from
$400,000 to $3,200,000. The average
home value in 2006 was $940,110.
Schools
Wilmette’s elementary students
attend Districts 37 and 39. Gifted education,
computer classes, music and art instruction
are just some of the programs offered.
Transportation
The Edens Expressway
(I-94) is a quick hop for a half hour drive
into the Loop. Local trains take 35 minutes
to get to the Loop, 20 minutes by express.
The CTA elevated train ride to the Loop is
40 minutes. O’Hare Airport is a 30-
minute drive, and Midway is 45 minutes
away.
Other North Shore Communities
©2007 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity .
Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated . Primary Sources: illinoisbiz.biz, MLSNI, & isbe.state.il.us. Primary Sources: MLSNI, isbe.state.il.us & illinoisbiz.biz\2000census
|
|
Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Office is Operated By Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate LLC. 
