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$2,049,000

Sold

6 months ago

623 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL

House

MLS® 12464255

5 Bed

5 Bath

4712 sqft

2 Parking

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 4712 sqft
Garage Yes
Taxes $28,520
Lot Size 
Approx. Age 1917
Avg. Price Per Sqft $434
MLS® Number 12464255

Property Address: 623 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091-1713

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

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.
MLS® Number12464255
Laundry Level
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1917
BasementFinished, Full
DrivewayOff Alley, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces2
Heat
A/C
Heating Fuel

Extras

Rooms

Other:Main Floor11 × 13 ft
Bonus Room:Third Floor20 × 21 ft
Dining Room:Main Floor15 × 16 ft
Laundry:Basement13 × 8 ft
Living Room:Main Floor15 × 29 ft
Other:Basement23 × 24 ft
Bedroom 5:Third Floor18 × 11 ft
Family Room:Main Floor13 × 18 ft
Kitchen:Main Floor19 × 18 ft
Master Bedroom:Second Floor13 × 15 ft
Bedroom 4:Second Floor13 × 14 ft
Bedroom 2:Second Floor14 × 13 ft
Other:Main Floor3 × 4 ft
Office:Second Floor12 × 14 ft
Other:Basement9 × 12 ft
Bedroom 3:Second Floor17 × 15 ft
Other:Main Floor9 × 13 ft
Exercise Room:Basement20 × 11 ft

Price History

Sep 23, 2025End Date
$1,950,000Sold Price

Sold

Sep 5, 2025List Date
$2,049,000List Price
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623 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL

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