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$1,325,000

1500 FOREST Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
4 Beds4 Baths0 sqft5 days
1500 FOREST Avenue·Wilmette, IL 60091
4Bedrooms
4Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1927Year Built
About This Home

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# 12529560Listed February 12, 2026ResidentialColonialSubdivision: Mckenzie
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms4
Full Baths3
Half Baths1
Total Rooms10

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces3
Fireplaces1
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.161 acres

Location

CountyCook
TownshipNew Trier
SubdivisionMckenzie
Zip Code60091

Financial

List Price$1,325,000
Annual Taxes (2024)$17,394
Monthly Tax Est.$1,450
Parcel #05284200260000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Radiator(s)

Cooling

Small Duct High Velocity

Basement

FinishedFull

Fireplace

Attached Fireplace Doors/ScreenGas Log
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick

Roof

Tile

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Other

Patio & Porch

Patio

Lot Features

Corner Lot
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Electric

Circuit Breakers

Parking

ConcreteGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$0
Not Applicable

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

ParkPoolTennis Court(s)LakeSidewalksStreet Lights
Schools
Elementary
Mckenzie Elementary School
District: 39
Middle School
Wilmette Junior High School
District: 39
High School
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
District: 203
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$17,394
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$1,450
per month
Property Location

1500 FOREST Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 — Cook County

$1,325,000
1500 FOREST Avenue
4 bd4 ba0 sqft
VL
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
5 days on market
3-car garage
1 fireplace
0.161 acres
$17,394/yr taxes
$0 HOA (not applicable)
$8,413
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$6,963/mo
Property Tax
$1,450/mo
$1,325,000
20% — $265,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$1,060,000
Down Payment
$265,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Agent: Lyn Flannery
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