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Three Pentacles – Expert Property Management Company in Wilmette, IL
Looking for reliable property management in Wilmette, IL? Three Pentacles is a trusted property management company specializing in both residential property management and commercial property management throughout Wilmette and the surrounding areas. We deliver personalized, professional property management services tailored to meet the unique needs of property owners. Whether you’re managing a single-family home, apartment complex, retail space, or office building, Three Pentacles provides the hands-on support and local expertise you can count on.
We Manage All Types of Properties in Wilmette
About Wilmette
Wilmette is a village in New Trier Township, Cook County, Illinois, United States. Bordering Lake Michigan, it is located 14 miles north of Chicago’s downtown district. Zip code: 60091. Population: 27,219 (2016). The present Village of Wilmette is distinct among North Shore communities because it was created by the 1924 merger of two older villages, Wilmette and Gross Point. The origins and development of these two communities differed, and this difference is still visible on the landscape. On the east, Wilmette developed on a wooded tract bordering Lake Michigan. On the west, Gross Point was the center of a German immigrant, farming community that spread across the open fields west of what is now Ridge Road. Native Americans were the first people to inhabit this region. European contact began with the arrival of French explorers three centuries ago. At that time, Potawatomi people were living in this area.
Wilmette’s road to incorporation began in 1869, a time during which the railroads played a crucial role in development, when a group of five men formed a land syndicate to promote residential development on the former Ouilmette Reservation. John G. Westerfield, the man who had originally farmed the land around the old Ouilmette cabin and later the village’s first president, laid out streets and lots in his first survey of the Village. Despite this earlier platting of the Village, it was not until 1872 that the Village was incorporated. It was named after early settlers Archange and Antoine Ouilmette, although the spelling was changed. In 1910, the Northwestern Elevated Electric Railroad replaced the CM & St. Paul line, making electric train service to Chicago or Milwaukee available for the first time from the east side of the Village. This line was expanded north to 4th Street and Linden Avenue in 1912. In 1913, the railroad’s architect designed and built a Prairie-style station intended to be a “high-grade artistic terminal to attract the better purchasers.” This electric line is commonly called the “L” line and still operates.
By 1940, the population of the Village had reached 17,226. In 1942, Wilmette’s boundaries were further expanded when No Man’s Land, the triangle of land near the lake and bordering Kenilworth, was annexed after years of legal and legislative battles. Zoning changes allowed high-rise apartment buildings to be built there beginning in the 1960s. The Edens Expressway opened in 1951 and the postwar baby boom brought rapid change to west Wilmette. Farmland disappeared as new streets were platted and homes and parks sprang up. The Edens Plaza Shopping Center opened in 1956. Improvements to the highways made it more convenient to drive to the city, bringing about the demise of the North Shore Line in 1955 and the Skokie Valley Line in 1962. In 1953, a prominent Wilmette landmark, the Baha’i House of Worship, was completed forty years after its construction began. The population grew from 18,162 in 1950 to 32,134 by 1970. When the Village celebrated its centennial in 1972, there remained little vacant land. Wilmette had become a mature suburb, one whose coming challenges would be more of preservation and revitalization than of growth.
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
Our guarantees give you peace of mind, knowing your property is in good hands and that we’re working hard to protect and enhance its value.
With Three Pentacles, PLLC, you’ll have a single point of contact—no more being passed from one representative to another just to get updates on your property. You’ll work directly with a dedicated Asset Manager who knows your property inside and out.
Since 2010, Arthur has served as an Illinois Receiver, managing properties in receivership in both Illinois state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
We have been closely working with attorneys, judges, and banks. Our managing broker has been an Associate Member of the Chicago Bar Association since 2012.
We are Real Experts in Real Estate™, experienced in property management, real estate investing, mortgages, title insurance, construction, and real estate law. Obtained the following real estate designations and certifications: CCIM, CAI, AARE, PRI, CNE, CIPS, CRB, CRS, GRI, ABR, RECS, SRES, ePRO.
Don’t settle for a typical 9-to-5, Monday-through-Friday property management company—Three Pentacles goes the extra mile, working for you 7 days a week to maximize the value of your property.
Our managing broker is a graduate of an Air Force Academy with a background in aviation engineering. This foundation brings a systems-oriented approach, strong discipline, and sharp analytical skills to our work—enabling us to efficiently help property owners improve and turn around their assets.
We perform tenant screening and background checks using a Private Detective Agency.
We combine modern technology, online-systems, and decades of real estate experience with old fashion values. We run this company the way our grandparents taught us: “Anything worth doing, is worth doing right.” TM
Our team has helped landlords throughout Chicagoland and across Illinois maximize the value of their real estate investments. Let us put our expertise and dedication to work for you, too!
Arthur holds the equivalent of two doctorates in real estate through advanced professional designations:
CCIM Designation (2000): In 2000, Arthur earned the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation from the CCIM Institute. This designation is awarded upon completion of a rigorous graduate-level curriculum and demonstration of extensive qualifying experience. Recognized globally, CCIM professionals are regarded as experts in commercial and investment real estate.
CAI Designation (2010): In 2010, Arthur completed the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) program at Indiana University. This graduate-level program focuses on asset liquidation and auction strategies, and is the highest professional designation in the auction industry.
Since earning his CAI designation, Arthur has served as a court-appointed Receiver in Illinois, managing distressed and litigated properties under the jurisdiction of both state and federal courts.
We understand the ins and outs of local real estate
Cook County
Three Pentacles, PLLC provides property management services across North and Northwest areas of Cook County, Illinois. Our experienced team understands the unique needs of property owners and tenants in North and Northwest areas of Cook County, offering tailored solutions that ensure success:
DuPage County
Three Pentacles, PLLC provides property management services in DuPage County, Illinois. Three Pentacles manages residential properties and commercial properties in DuPage County, IL. For more information see communities listed below:
- Addison
- Bloomingdale
- Darien
- Glen Ellyn
- Lisle
- Roselle
- Wayne
- Winfield
- Aurora
- Bolingbrook
- Downers Grove
- Hanover Park
- Lombard
- Schaumburg
- West Chicago
- Wood Dale
- Bartlett
- Burr Ridge
- Elk Grove Village
- Hinsdale
- Naperville
- St. Charles
- Westmont
- Woodridge
- Batavia
- Carol Stream
- Elmhurst
- Itasca
- Oak Brook
- Villa Park
- Wheaton
- Bensenville
- Clarendon Hills
- Glendale Heights
- Lemont
- Oakbrook Terrace
- Warrenville
- Willowbrook
Lake County
Three Pentacles, PLLC provides property management services to property owners in Lake County, Illinois. Three Pentacles manages residential properties and commercial properties in Lake County, IL. For details see communities listed below:
- Antioch
- Buffalo Grove
- Grayslake
- Highland Park
- Lake Barrington
- Lakemoor
- Mettawa
- Port Barrington
- Round Lake Park
- Wadsworth
- Bannockburn
- Deer Park
- Green Oaks
- Highwood
- Lake Bluff
- Libertyville
- Mundelein
- Riverwoods
- Third Lake
- Wauconda
- Barrington
- Deerfield
- Gurnee
- Indian Creek
- Lake Forest
- Lincolnshire
- North Barrington
- Round Lake
- Tower Lakes
- Waukegan
- Barrington Hills
- Fox Lake
- Hainesville
- Island Lake
- Lake Villa
- Lindenhurst
- Old Mill Creek
- Round Lake Beach
- Vernon Hills
- Wheeling
- Beach Park
- Fox River Grove
- Hawthorn Woods
- Kildeer
- Lake Zurich
- Long Grove
- Park City
- Round Lake Heights
- Volo
- Winthrop Harbor
McHenry County
Three Pentacles, PLLC provides property management services in McHenry County, Illinois. Three Pentacles manages residential properties and commercial properties in McHenry County, IL. For more information see communities listed below:
- Algonquin
- Huntley
- Barrington Hills
- Island Lake
- Cary
- Lake in the Hills
- Crystal Lake
- Lakemoor
- Fox River Grove
Kane County
Three Pentacles, PLLC provides property management services in Kane County, Illinois. Three Pentacles manages residential properties and commercial properties in Kane County, IL. For more information see communities listed below:
- Batavia
- North Aurora
- Carpentersville
- Sleepy Hollow
- East Dundee
- South Elgin
- Elgin
- St. Charles
- Geneva
- West Dundee
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