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1219 Forest Avenue

Wilmette, IL 60091
  • $1,649,000
  • STATUS: Active Under Contract
  • ON SITE: 16 Days
  • MLS #: 12332334
Under Contract
UPDATED: 58 min ago
$1,649,000
  • 5
    BEDS
  • N/A
    ACRES
  • 3
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 2,288
    SQFT
  • $721
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1905
County:
Area:

School Information

Elementary School:
Middle School:
School District:
39

Description

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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1219 Forest Avenue Wilmette, IL 60091

  • Price: $1,649,000
  • Status: Active Under Contract
  • On Site: 16 Days
  • Updated: 58 min ago
  • MLS #: 12332334
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
½ Baths
N/A
Acres
2,288
SQFT
$721
$/SQFT
1905
Built
Neighborhood:
Cook
County:
Cook
Area:
Cook
Elementary School:
Central Elementary School
Middle School:
Highcrest Middle School
High School:
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
School District:
39
Property Description
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!
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Colonial Is Parking Included In Price Yes Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre Parking Features Garage Door OpenerOn SiteGarage OwnedDetachedGarage Parking Total 2 Types 3 Stories Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Appliances RangeMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorDisposalRange Hood Approximate Finished Sq Ft 0 Attic Dormer Basement Bathrooms YN No Basement Details Partially FinishedFull Bathroom Separate ShowerDouble Sink Bedrooms Below Grade 0 Bedrooms Total 5 Cooling Central Air Dining Room Separate Fireplace Features Gas Log Fireplace Location Dining Room Fireplaces Total 1 Flooring Hardwood Heating Natural GasForced Air Interior Features Built-in FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features In Unit Room Type Bedroom 5Eating AreaOfficeRecreation RoomStorageWalk In Closet Rooms Bedroom 5 (Third) Eating Area (Main) Office (Main) Recreation Room (Basement) Storage (Basement) Walk In Closet (Second) (N/A) (N/A) (N/A) (N/A) Bedroom 2 (Second) Bedroom 3 (Second) Bedroom 4 (Third) Dining Room (Main) Family Room (Main) Kitchen (Main) Laundry (Basement) Living Room (Main) Master Bedroom (Second) Rooms Total 12 Total Sq Ft 0 Unfinished Sqft 0

Property Features

Additional Parcels YN No Age 100+ Years Assessor Square Footage 1788 Association Fee Frequency Not Applicable Association Fee Includes None Built Before1978 YN Yes Community Features CurbsSidewalksStreet Lights Contingency Attorney/Inspection Continue To Show Yes Corporate Limits Wilmette Disability Access And Or Equipped No General Information School Bus ServiceCommuter BusCommuter Train Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required Mls Actual Status Contingent New Construction YN No Ownership Fee Simple Rebuilt YN No Rehab Year 2018 Sewer Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions None Tax Annual Amount 16368.54 Tax Year 2023 Township New Trier Type Detached Single Water Source Lake Michigan

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