Wilmette, IL 60091,1617 Forest Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091,1617 Forest Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091,1617 Forest Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091,1617 Forest Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091,1617 Forest Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091,1617 Forest Avenue
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Listed by Kirsten Colemanof @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Brad Lippitz of Compass

$877,700

$849,000

3.4%
Est.Price: ?

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Est. payment /mo

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,604 SqFt


SOLD DATE : 10/23/2025

Key Details

Sold Price $877,700

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,604 sqft

Price per Sqft $547

MLS Listing ID 12476435

Sold Date 10/23/25

Style Cottage

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1951

Annual Tax Amount $12,714

Tax Year 2023

Lot Dimensions 50 X 161

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property 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!!! HIGHEST AND BEST DUE MONDAY 9/22 at 7pm!

Location

State IL

County Cook

Community Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Rooms

Basement Unfinished, Full, Daylight

Interior

Interior Features Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Workshop

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Includes Accessories

Fireplace Y

Appliance Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Electric Cooktop

Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Feature Outdoor Grill

Garage Spaces 2.0

View Y/N true

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Lot Description Landscaped

Story 2 Stories

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Structure Type Wood Siding

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Mckenzie Elementary School

Middle Schools Highcrest Middle School

High Schools New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi

School District 39, 39, 203

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

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