1118 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, IL, 60091

$2,495,000

6

Beds

6

Baths

5,669

Square feet

About 1118 Forest Avenue

Welcome to 1118 Forest!!! The location cannot be beat as it is steps to town, train, schools and Gillson beach. Seize the opportunity to own this beloved 5/6 bedroom, 4.2 bath home situated on an oversized 75' wide by 185' deep lot! You'll dream of having coffee on the swing of the huge sunlit front porch or on the back deck of the oversized fenced-in yard with beautiful tree coverage for natural shade. Once inside you'll find timeless character and incredible charm with gleaming hardwood floors, 9' ceilings, solid quarter-sawn oak pocket doors and more. The first floor features a lovely sitting room, a gracious living room with woodburning fireplace and bookcases, a grand dining room perfect for hosting family gatherings...all leading to the huge open concept updated kitchen/family room with high ceilings and 2 story windows flooding this room with natural light! A beautiful staircase and spectacular stained glass window leads you to the 2nd floor of 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Retreat to the spacious primary suite with a vaulted ceiling, newer windows and a spa like bath. With multiple at-home working spaces, storage options, and flex rooms to use as your needs require, this home has everything. At a total of nearly 6000 Sq. Ft., this home offers both appeal and the convenience of modern life, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere that honors history while embracing innovation. Lower level offers a bathroom, laundry, a huge recreation room with new carpet, high ceilings and attached bball hoop. Hockey fans will adore the puck-shooting room, which can easily be converted into an exercise room. You'll also find extra parking, as the rare front driveway accommodates at least 4 cars in addition to the 2 car detached garage. Enjoy this home's location near the thriving downtown community of Wilmette! Outdoor hockey rink, boards, and accessories included if so desired. Don't miss out on this Unbeatable Value!

Additional Information: This property is located in the Wilmette neighborhood, IL. This 6 bedrooms detached single property is priced at $440/sqft.

Facts & Features

MLS® # 12323103
Price $2,495,000
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 6.00
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
Square Footage 5,669
Price per Square Footage $440.11
Taxes $35,327
HOA Fees Freq. Not Applicable
Acres 0.00
Year Built 1905
Type Residential
Sub-Type Detached Single
Status Active

Community Information

Address 1118 Forest Avenue
Area Wilmette
Subdivision East Wilmette
City Wilmette
County Cook
State IL
Zip Code 60091

Amenities

Parking Spaces 2
Parking Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
# of Garages 2
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
Appliances Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Gas Cooktop
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 1
Fireplaces Wood Burning
Stories 3 Stories
Has Basement Yes
Basement Finished, Full

Exterior

Exterior Brick
Lot Description Wooded
Roof Asphalt
Foundation Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter

School Information

District 203
Elementary Central Elementary School
Middle Wilmette Junior High School
High New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi

Additional Information

Days on Market 214
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No
Taxes $35,327

Listing Details

Office@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Contact Info847-881-0200

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