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Wilmette 60091
1215 Forest Avenue
$1,720,000
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1215 Forest Avenue

Wilmette, IL 60091
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
4 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
3,070 Ft²
$1,885,134
RealtyHop Estimate
12.55%
Since Nov 1, 2021
National-US
Primary Model

About This Property

Historical EAST Wilmette home on large DOUBLE LOT (100 x 185) has been meticulously maintained and updated with great attention to detail. A welcoming front porch sets the stage to this 5 bedroom, 3.1 bath home with 10' ceilings on the first floor, 9' ceilings on the second floor with oak and maple floors. The first floor includes a large entry with beautiful wood door and leaded glass windows that opens to the spacious foyer, a music room with oversize window overlooks the front porch, study/office with quarter sawn white oak trim and large pocket door, formal living room features quarter sawn white oak trim, 2 fluted oak columns, fireplace with lovely oak mantle "AS IS", vintage light fixtures and bay window with window seat, formal dining room has wrap around hand painted mural, and oak framing trim. Family room has large built-in oak bookcase, home entertainment system, fireplace with mantle, and quarter sawn oak trim.  Updated kitchen designed by Healy Rice with custom cabinetry, large island, granite counters, walk-in pantry and large eating area overlooking the back yard. There is a large mudroom and a first floor powder room that complete the first floor.  The second floor includes large second floor landing, the spacious master bedroom includes large separate his/hers closets and maple floor. The master bath has dual bowl sinks with granite counters, large shower with glass door, commode and tile floor.  There are three additional second floor bedrooms all with wonderful windows and nice closets.  There is a second floor hall bathroom with vanity, commode and shower/tub.  The wall to wall unfinished third floor has walk-up stairway, soaring ceiling height and could be finished for additional living space. There is a full basement that includes two newer rooms plus a bedroom, full bathroom, playroom, laundry area, temperature controlled wine cellar, workshop, storage and mechanicals.  Stunning back yard includes Unilock patio, limestone semicircular seating wall, parking pad by Cele and Sons landscapers, mature trees and plantings and a 2 car garage. A very special home with wonderful architectural details on desirable double lot in fabulous location. Buyer pays Wilmette Transfer Tax. EXCLUDE: Mirror/hat rack in entry, GE monogram refrigerator.
Unit Size
3,070 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.42 acres
Price per sqft
$546
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$2,513
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1905

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Last updated: 3 years ago (MRED MLS #11195791)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 7, 2021 Sold
Sold
Aug 20, 2021 Listed by @properties $1,675,000
Listed by @properties

Property Highlights

Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1905
  • Effective Year Built: 1905
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Bedroom Count: 5
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 12
  • Building Style: 28
  • Exterior Walls Type: 24
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 4
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 18,500
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,850
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 1,000
  • Total Building Area: 3,070
  • Gross Building Area: 3,070
  • Building Area: 3,070
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,070
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: L L GREENLEAFS RESUB OF BLKS29-34 IN V
  • Land Acres: 0000000425
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 2-06
  • Legal Description 1: L L (GREENLEAFS) RESUB OF BLKS29-34 IN VILLAGE OF WIL METTE IN SEC 27-42-13

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: New Trier Township High School District 203
  • Census Tract: 801300

Geography

  • District: 23
  • Parcel: 05-27-319-006-0000
  • Block: 29-34
  • Lot: 4,5
  • Meridian: SEC 27 TWN 42N RNG 13E
  • Municipality: NEW TRIER
  • Latitude: 42.0799
  • Longitude: -87.7087

    Address

  • Full Address: 1215 Forest Ave
  • Address - House Number: 1215
  • Address - Street Name: Forest
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: IL
  • City Name: Wilmette
  • Carrier Code: C028
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1656
  • Zip Code: 60091

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $3,362,940
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 23015

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2274
  • Valuation Date: Mar 20, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 1,730,609
  • High Value: 2,124,255
  • Low Value: 1,336,963

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $1,600,000
  • Market Land Value: $508,750
  • Market Improvement Value: $1,091,250

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $160,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $50,875
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $109,125

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Oct 05, 2021
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Oct 14, 2021
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2128739085

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: FIX
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 1215 Forest Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 1215 Forest Avenue was built in 1905 and last sold on Oct 5, 2021 for $1,720,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 1215 Forest Avenue is $1,684,546.
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