1500 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Broughton Team
1500 Forest Avenue,Wilmette, IL 60091
$1,325,000
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,255 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Pending
Listed by: lyn flannery
Office: @properties christie's international real estate
MLS#:12529560
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$1,325,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$587.58
About this home
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.
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Home facts
- Year built:1927
- Listing ID #:12529560
- Added:14 day(s) ago
- Updated:February 26, 2026 at 02:28 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:10
- Bathrooms Description:Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Finished, Full
- Living area:2,255 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Radiator(s)
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Tile
- Year built:1927
- Building area:2,255 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.16 Acres
- Lot Features:Corner Lot
- Architectural Style:Colonial
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- Middle school:Wilmette Junior High School
- Elementary school:Mckenzie Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,325,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$587.58
- Tax amount:$17,394 (2024)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
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