1500 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091
$1,400,072
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 2,255 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $588 |
| Beds: | 4 |
| Baths: | 4 |
| Year Built: | 1927 |
| Property Taxes: | $17,394 |
| Days On Market: | 125 |
| Lot Size: | 0,16 |
Description
This updated 2-story Colonial that seamlessly merges 1920's architectural charm with high-end modern improvements is what you've been waiting for. And, it's an ideal location close to thriving downtown Wilmette, Metra train, parks, award-winning schools & beaches along Lake Michigan. Inside, the home retains its timeless appeal with beautiful hardwood floors throughout, elegant crown molding, graceful arched doorways, and abundant natural light. The spacious floor plan includes a welcoming foyer, a large living room with a cozy fireplace, a separate office, powder room and a gourmet kitchen with open-floorplan connecting dining room. Upstairs the primary suite includes a private bath & walk-in closet. The recently renovated 2nd floor bathroom serves 3 bedrooms including tandem bedrooms 3 & 4. The lower level is fully furnished with a large recreation room, 5th bedroom, adjacent full bathroom & large utility/storage room. Current owners meticulously maintained and improved this home with new 3-car heated garage, 2 added bathrooms, new kitchen, updated electric, updated plumbing, complete tear-off roof with 25-year shingles, energy efficient windows, energy efficient boiler, tankless hot water heater & A/C condenser, plus radiant heat on main floor. Fenced yard with gardens and shady screened party room complete the package. Sellers can close anytime but prefer to remain in the home until school ends in June. Please note that all offers are due at 2:00 on Sunday 2/15.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1927 | |
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| No | |
| 0.16 |
| Cook | |
| Mckenzie | |
| 0 / Not Applicable | |
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| 12529560 | |
| 05284200260000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
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Grade School
Mckenzie Elementary School |
39 | — | |
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Middle School
Wilmette Junior High 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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| 25 Apr, 2011 | Sold | $620,000 | MRED MLS |
| 20 Mar, 2011 | Under contract | $625,000 | MRED MLS |
| 15 Mar, 2011 | Listed for sale | $625,000 | MRED MLS |
| 16 Mar, 2026 | Sold | $1,400,072 | MRED MLS |
| 16 Feb, 2026 | Under contract | $1,325,000 | MRED MLS |
| 12 Feb, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,325,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 1
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Full Bathrooms: 4
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 1
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Other Specifics
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| 50X140 | |
| Unfinished | |
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| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2011 | $3,812 |
| 2026 | $17,394 |
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