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1219 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, IL, 60091

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$1,649,000
14 Days On Site

1219 Forest Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active Under Contract
5
Beds
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
2,288
SqFt
$721
/SqFt
1905
Built
County:
Cook
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What a great house! 1219 Forest in the heart of east Wilmette's CAGE neighborhood is a fantastic place to call home! On a large yard on a newly bricked street, the beautiful front porch welcomes you in! Great foyer has architectural interest with an office nook and beautiful stairway details. Lovely original features throughout, including lead glass windows and beautiful hard wood floors. Every rooms flows as it should, with bright living room open to the pretty dining room, with a gas fireplace to enjoy long meals by the fire. Many beautiful built-ins in the dining room add function and beauty. The updated kitchen has beautiful counters, high end appliances, pantry closet and eating area with abundant light. Overlooking the amazing yard is the family room, rebuilt in 2022 with new windows, new wood floors and automated blinds. This home has five bedrooms and 3.5 baths.The primary suite was built out to include an organized walk-in closet and a lovely bath with double vanity and heated floor. Two additional large bedrooms and hall bath complete the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor offers two more bedrooms and a full bath, that was redone in 2022. Basement is an awesome play and/or hang-out space. The deck is a wonderful extension of the home with gas lines to fire pit and grill, new speakers, stair lighting and outdoor TV enclosure. The yard is professionally maintained by Chalet and is beautiful! This home is meticulously cared for with numerous updates, including a new roof in 2018, refinished floors, new exterior doors, and stylishly remodeled bathrooms. Fresh, youthful decor and lighting throughout. For a comprehensive list of upgrades, please see the Additional Information tab. In a favorite Wilmette neighborhood, this home is close to schools, the Village center, blocks to the beach and close to public transportation. This is a forever home!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,649,000
Days On Site 
14 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,288 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1905
MLS® Number 
12332334
Status 
Active Under Contract
Property Tax 
$16,368.54
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Estimated
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
7 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
7 days agoStatus changed to Active Under Contract
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
Garage Door OpenerOn SiteDetachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Style 
Colonial
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherDisposalRange Hood
Basement 
Partially FinishedFull
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Gas Log
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Interior 
Walk-In Closet(s)Built-in Features
Laundry Features 
In Unit
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 15X13Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 11X11Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 13X13Level - Third
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 12X9Level - Third
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 15X14Level - Main
Eating Area 
Dimensions - 11X6Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 16X12Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 16X11Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet,Breakfast Room
Laundry 
Dimensions - 22X18Level - Basement
Living Room 
Dimensions - 15X14Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 13X13Level - Second
Office 
Dimensions - 11X11Level - Main
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 31X25Level - Basement
Storage 
Dimensions - 18X22Level - Basement
Walk In Closet 
Dimensions - 11X8Level - Second
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Stucco
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Community Features
Community Features 
CurbsSidewalksStreet Lights
MLS Area 
Wilmette
School District 
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Township 
New Trier
Schools
School District
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Elementary School
Central Elementary School
Middle School
Highcrest Middle School
High School
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Compass



Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2025-04-24 12:13 PM UTC. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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