1617 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091
$849,000
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For Sale
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| Status: | New |
| Sqft: | 1,604 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $529 |
| Beds: | 3 |
| Baths: | 2 |
| Year Built: | 1951 |
| Property Taxes: | $12,715 |
| Days On Market: | 1 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
Nestled on one of Wilmette's most sought after streets, in the McKenzie school district- this meticulously cared for home is waiting to surprise you! Behind this quaint exterior you will find sun-filled living spaces, huge bedrooms , vaulted ceilings and space galore! Welcoming foyer ushers you into the large, open living room with woodburing fireplace, adjoining den and adjacent sun room with panoramic views of the lushly planted backyard. Huge kitchen is a chef's dream with 12' ceilings, 6.5' island AND room for 6+ person table! Cozy dining room has a charming bay of windows overlooking the deck. Also on the first floor, a large bedroom with ample closets and a full bath! Climb the stairs to the second floor which boasts 2 massive treetop bedrooms with stunning views and huge cedar-lined closets. Also on this level; a generously sized bathroom with a walk-in shower and ample storage, a large common closet and a generous hall with room for a reading nook or desk space. FULL unfinished basement with 7' ceilings and fireplace offers a HUGE OPPORTUNITY for even more living space! Currently divided into a laundry room, Rec Room, Work Room & Storage Room- there is sooo much that can be done with this space! The backyard is a true oasis with multilevel deck with for outdoor dining and entertaining and gorgeous plantings. Brick path leads to oversized 2 car garage. All of this in a PERFECT location, just steps to schools and downtown Wilmette!!!
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1951 | |
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| Cook | |
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| 12476435 | |
| 05284230060000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
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Grade School
Mckenzie Elementary School |
39 | — | |
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Middle School
Highcrest Middle School |
39 | Not in DB | |
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High School
New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/wi |
203 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
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| 19 Sep, 2025 | Listed for sale | $849,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Floor Type: —
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Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: Accessible Shower,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Rooms: —
Basement Description: —
Other Specifics
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| 50 X 161 | |
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| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2025 | $12,715 |
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