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831 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL

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Listed price in listed location currency (USD).
$2,399,000
$2,399,000

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MLS® 12490064

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 6231 sqft
Garage Yes
Taxes $33,058
Lot Size 
Approx. Age 1903
Avg. Price Per Sqft $385
MLS® Number 12490064

Property Address: 831 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091-1717

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

Description

Quintessential East Wilmette home with great front porch, spacious lot (50 x 189), and rooms in all the right spaces for today's living on a tree lined street! This gorgeous 5-bedroom, 5.1 bathroom property had a full expansion renovation, with a three-story addition and dug out basement in 2008, plus new improvements. The inviting front porch welcomes you into the foyer where you will notice beautiful millwork, hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and sun filled rooms. Formal living room features lovely windows, an updated gas fireplace that opens to formal dining room with leaded glass windows. Dining area is open to the kitchen and family room, perfect for entertaining a crowd. Oversized chef's kitchen with custom cabinets, newer quartzite countertops, two sinks, Wolf oven and a half & range, SubZero refrigerator/freezer, one beverage door, one freezer drawer, walk-in pantry, control zone and large island! Kitchen opens to the family room with a wood burning fireplace, flanked by custom bookshelves, plus an additional entertainment area with a wine fridge and kegerator. South facing back of the home, overlooks the backyard - included a deck with trex-like decking, two bluestone patio areas, built in grill/plus green egg and fireplace. Dedicated office with loads of built ins and beautiful powder room finishes the first floor. The second-floor features primary suite with a fireplace in the bedroom, huge bathroom with his and her vanities, steam shower, radiant floors, soaking bubble tub, plus two spacious walk-in closets and a linen closet. Additional stackable laundry is on the floor. Three additional, generous-sized bedrooms are off the second floor landing, including an en-suite and hall bath. Third floor offers an additional bedroom, with an ensuite bathroom and a walk-in closet. Bonus space for an additional sitting room/office, plus storage finishes the floor. You won't be disappointed with the dug out basement, features a fabulous rec room, exercise room, 300+ temperature controlled wine celler, mudroom, laundry room and TONS of storage areas. Landscaped back yard with a bluestone walkway. Two car garage, plus a parking pad. Can't beat this walkable location to Central Elementary, town, Metra train, shops, Plaza Del Lago, and the beach!
MLS® Number12490064
Laundry LevelUpper Level, Multiple Locations
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1903
BasementPartially Finished, Full
DrivewayGarage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Owned, Garage
Garage Spaces2
Heat
A/C
Heating Fuel

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Rooms

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Other:Basement16 × 30 ft
Office:Main Floor12 × 9 ft
Bedroom 3:Second Floor12 × 11 ft
Bedroom 5:Third Floor13 × 20 ft
Master Bedroom:Second Floor18 × 17 ft
Other:Main Floor20 × 6 ft
Bedroom 2:Second Floor13 × 19 ft
Dining Room:Main Floor12 × 17 ft
Family Room:Main Floor16 × 18 ft
Other:Basement6 × 10 ft
Kitchen:Main Floor23 × 11 ft
Bedroom 4:Second Floor13 × 14 ft
Living Room:Main Floor21 × 12 ft
Bonus Room:Third Floor16 × 17 ft
Exercise Room:Basement9 × 12 ft
Laundry:Basement11 × 9 ft
Other:Basement9 × 16 ft
Other:Basement5 × 5 ft
Other:Main Floor4 × 4 ft

Price History

Oct 13, 2025End Date
$2,399,000Sold Price

Sold

Oct 10, 2025List Date
$2,399,000List Price
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831 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL

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