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$1,325,000
66 Days On Site

1500 FOREST Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
4
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
2,255
SqFt
$588
/SqFt
1927
Built
Subdivision:
Mckenzie
County:
Cook
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,325,000
Days On Site 
66 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,255 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.1607 Acres
Year Built 
1927
MLS® Number 
12529560
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$17,394
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
yesterdayListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 days agoStatus changed to Active
2 weeks agoPrice changed to $1,325,000
2 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.1607
Direction Faces 
East
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
3
Parking 
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageDetachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
3
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Style 
Colonial
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Basement 
Sump PumpFinishedFull
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)
Electric 
Circuit Breakers
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living RoomGas Log
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Hot Water
Interior 
Entrance Foyer
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 13X9Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 13X10Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 13X11Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 14X13Level - Basement
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 13X11Level - Main
Family Room 
Foyer 
Dimensions - 19X7Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 16X13Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Updated Kitchen
Laundry 
Living Room 
Dimensions - 23X13Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 19X13Level - Second
Office 
Dimensions - 13X11Level - Main
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 34X13Level - Basement
Utility Room-Lower Level 
Dimensions - 21X11Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Exterior 
Other
Fencing 
Fenced
Lot Features 
Corner Lot
Patio And Porch 
Patio
Roof 
Tile
Community Features
Community Features 
ParkPoolTennis Court(s)LakeSidewalksStreet 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
Mckenzie Elementary School
Middle School
Wilmette Junior High School
High School
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of @properties Christie's International Real Estate



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