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$2,150,000
1 Day On Site

623 Forest Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
5
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
4,712
SqFt
$456
/SqFt
1917
Built
County:
Cook
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Rare opportunity to own this quintessential East Wilmette solid brick four square with 5 bedrooms, 4.1 baths on a 50 x 190 lot, on the beautiful brick street of Forest Avenue! The front porch welcomes you into this stately home with loads of character throughout. Spacious first floor living room has beautiful millwork throughout with a gas fireplace, flanked by built ins. Dining room is perfect for entertaining large crowds. The sun-drenched gourmet kitchen is a dream for any culinary enthusiasts with quarter-sawn wood cabinets, granite countertops, center island, double oven, Wolf cooktop, Subzero refrigerator, two dishwashers and two sinks. The breakfast area is a perfect gathering spot and opens to the sunny family room. The back of the home has large south-facing windows with a sizeable mudroom that opens to the backyard. The second floor boasts a primary suite with two closets, a sitting area and spa-like primary bath, loaded with a jacuzzi soaker tub, steam shower and a double vanity. Three additional bedrooms and a hall bath finish the floor. The third-floor retreat is a book lovers dream. Full of bookshelves and nooks to read, plus a bedroom and a full bath. The expanded finished basement has a wet bar and room for a pool table, hang out space, work out room, full bath and workshop, plus laundry and lots of storage. Outside, you can enjoy the lush and professionally landscaped private yard with a blue stone patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining or simply relaxing in nature. There is a gas connection for a grill. Stone paver walkway to the garage and additional carport/interior sports court! The location of this home is unbeatable, blocks to Elmwood Dunes, the new and improved Plaza Del Lago, Gilson Beach, Central Elementary School, Metra train and vibrant downtown.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$2,150,000
Days On Site 
1 Day
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,712 sqft
Total Baths 
5
Full Baths 
4
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1917
MLS® Number 
12397215
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$28,520
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Plans
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
23 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
yesterdayListing first seen on site
General Features
Direction Faces 
South
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
On SiteDetachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Style 
American 4-Sq.
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
MicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposal
Basement 
FinishedFull
Electric 
Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living RoomWood BurningGas Log
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Natural Gas
Interior 
Entrance FoyerBuilt-in Features
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 13X14Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 15X17Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 14X13Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 11X18Level - Third
Bonus Room 
Dimensions - 21X20Level - Third
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 16X15Level - Main
Eating Area 
Dimensions - 13X11Level - Main
Exercise Room 
Dimensions - 11X20Level - Basement
Family Room 
Dimensions - 18X13Level - Main
Foyer 
Dimensions - 4X3Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 18X19Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Closet
Laundry 
Dimensions - 8X13Level - Basement
Living Room 
Dimensions - 29X15Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 15X13Level - Second
Mud Room 
Dimensions - 13X9Level - Main
Office 
Dimensions - 14X12Level - Second
Recreation Rm 
Dimensions - 24X23Level - Basement
Storage 
Dimensions - 12X9Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Fencing 
Fenced
Patio And Porch 
Patio
Roof 
Asphalt
Community Features
Accessibility Features 
Therapeutic Whirlpool
Community Features 
ParkSidewalksStreet Lights
MLS Area 
Wilmette
School District 
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Township 
New Trier
Schools
School District
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Elementary School
Central Elementary School
Middle School
Highcrest Middle School
High School
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of @properties Christie's International Real Estate



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