1500 Forest Avenue Wilmette, IL 60091
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  1500 Forest Avenue Wilmette, IL 60091

Contingent (7 Days)
$1,325,000 (USD)
5
BED
4
BATH
2,255
SQFT

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.

MLS #:
12529560
Taxes
$17,394(2024)
Lot Size
7,000 SQFT
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1927
Style
Colonial
School District
203,39
County
Cook County
Community
McKenzie

Listed By

Lyn Flannery, @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data as distributed by MLS Grid
Last checked Feb 18 2026 at 10:34 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliance: Range
  • Appliance: Refrigerator
  • Appliance: Washer
  • Appliance: Dryer
  • Appliance: Dishwasher
  • Appliance: Disposal
  • Appliance: Microwave
  • Appliance: Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Sump Pump
  • Co Detectors
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
Subdivision
  • Mckenzie
Lot Information
  • Corner Lot
Property Features
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Fireplace: Gas Log
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Heating and Cooling
  • Radiator(s)
  • Small Duct High Velocity
Basement Information
  • Finished
  • Full
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Tile
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Water Source: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
School Information
  • Elementary School: McKenzie Elementary School
  • Middle School: Wilmette Junior High School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi
Parking
  • Concrete
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Owned
  • Garage
  • Detached
  • Heated Garage
  • Yes
Living Area
  • 2,255 sqft
Location
   
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