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Looking for a beautiful, charming city with a small-town ambiance, abundant parks and a vibrant family community? If so, Wilmette, Illinois real estate could be the key for the move you've always dreamed of making. Wilmette is named in honor of Antoine Ouilmette, a French-Canadian fur trader, who persuaded the local Native Americans to sign the Treaty of Prairie du Chien in 1829. In return, the U.S. government awarded Ouilmette 1,280 acres of land. In 1848, the land was sold to farmers and developers, and it eventually evolved into what we now know as Wilmette.
Put simply, Wilmette is a beautiful town. A six-time winner of the Tree City USA award, this gem boasts more than five square miles of trees that line its streets. Near Lake Michigan, cobblestone streets and antique lamp posts preserve Wilmette's historic character and help keep the present in perspective.
Wilmette's superb recreational facilities go hand in hand with its relaxed, small-town atmosphere. Along Lake Michigan lies Gillson Park, which offers nearly 60 acres of lakefront property, ideal for picnics, bicycling, volleyball, soccer, tennis, outdoor ice skating and a host of other year-round activities. Wilmette is also home to Centennial Park, offering a public pool, tennis, ice-skating facilities and a marina. On the opposite side of town is the beautifully-landscaped Wilmette Golf Course.
Like other communities in Chicago's North Shore region, Wilmette, Illinois real estate offers an excellent investment opportunity. Wilmette residents are well-educated and prosperous, and the area is located near the prestigious Northwestern University. Of approximately 10,000 households, 40% have children of high-school age or younger, and nearly 70% of residents are married. The average annual household income in Wilmette is just over $100,000 and the median home value is approximately $440,000. If owning a home in this community sounds like a dream come true, why not call Doug Wurtzel at (847) 521-4148 or (847) 772-8454 for more information today?
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