East Wilmette
Victorian, Prairie, Tudor and colonial homes on tree-lined blocks near the lake, the Metra and Linden.
Homes for sale in Wilmette, Illinois
Homes for Sale in Wilmette, IL: A Local Guide
East Wilmette near the lake, west Wilmette, ranch homes and homes near the trains, with what each part of the village sells for.
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01 / Wilmette
Homes for sale in Wilmette, IL by area
Homes for sale in Wilmette, IL fall into a few clear groups. Older homes fill east Wilmette near the lake, mid-century homes fill much of west Wilmette, and condos sit along Sheridan Road and near the trains. Wilmette has one ZIP code, 60091, and about 5.4 square miles.
West Wilmette
Ranches, split-levels, Cape Cods and newer two-story homes on wider lots.
Sheridan Road and near the trains
Condos, co-ops and townhomes, from vintage walk-ups to lakefront mid-rises.
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02 / Ranch homes
Ranch homes for sale in Wilmette, IL
Ranch homes for sale in Wilmette are mostly in west Wilmette, built after World War II on wide lots. Buyers choose them for one-floor living, and builders often buy them for the lot. Expect basements, attached garages and many kitchens that are ready for an update.
03 / Near the trains
Wilmette homes near the Metra and the Purple Line
The Wilmette Metra station on Green Bay Road sits on the Union Pacific North line, about 30 minutes to Ogilvie on local trains. The CTA Purple Line ends at Linden Avenue in east Wilmette. Homes and condos within a walk of either station sell to commuters first.
04 / New homes
New homes for sale in Wilmette
New homes in Wilmette are mostly single homes built on rebuilt lots, not new subdivisions. Ask for the permit history, the builder's warranty and the final inspection before you offer.
05 / Questions
Questions about Wilmette homes for sale
Most of Wilmette is in Wilmette Public Schools District 39, and part of west Wilmette is in Avoca District 37. Wilmette high school students attend New Trier High School District 203. Confirm the district for each address with the district before you offer.
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The median Wilmette sale price was $1.2 million in September 2026 (Redfin, ZIP 60091). Condos start far lower, and lakefront homes far higher.
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New Trier homes
The towns that share New Trier High School.
Condos and co-ops
Sheridan Road buildings and condos near the trains.
New construction
New homes on rebuilt lots.
Searching nearby? See homes for sale in Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe and Evanston, or North Shore luxury homes.
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