835 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091


$1,550,000

For Sale
Status: New
Sqft: 3,002
Cost/Sqft: $516
Beds: 5
Baths: 3
Year Built: 1901
Property Taxes: $20,137
Days On Market: 1
Lot Size: 0,21
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Description

Welcome to 835 Forest Avenue - East Wilmette Living at Its Best. Perfectly situated in the heart of East Wilmette, this move-in ready 5-bedroom, 2.1-bath home offers the ideal blend of charm, space, and walkable convenience. Just steps to town, Metra trains, top-rated schools, the beach, Plaza del Lago, and more - the location truly can't be beat. The sun-drenched first floor features a gracious "figure-eight" floor plan designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. A welcoming entry foyer leads to a formal living room and a formal dining room complete with a wet bar. The updated eat-in kitchen flows seamlessly into a large, south-facing family room filled with natural light. A powder room and spacious covered deck complete this level, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor connection. Upstairs, the second floor offers a spacious primary suite, three generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space, a hall bath, and the convenience of second-floor laundry. The third floor offers a fifth bedroom with a large common space that is ready to be customized to your needs. The finished lower level includes a recreation room plus three substantial storage areas, providing excellent flexibility and organization. Step outside to enjoy the covered back deck overlooking your deep, 85-foot private lot, along with a newer two-car garage. A rare opportunity to enjoy space, light, and an unbeatable East Wilmette location - all in one beautiful home

Property Specifics

Single Family
1901
No
0.21
Cook
— / Not Applicable
12579837
05274210010000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Central Elementary School
39
Middle School
Highcrest Middle School
39 Not in DB
High School
New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/wi
203 Not in DB
Alternate Junior High School
Wilmette Junior High School
Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
30 Oct, 2020 Sold $880,000 MRED MLS
13 Sep, 2020 Under contract $925,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $975,000 MRED MLS
13 Jun, 2020 Listed for sale $975,000 MRED MLS
2 Mar, 2026 Listed for sale $1,550,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fifth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2
50x185
Finished
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2020 $20,163
2026 $20,137

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