NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1215 Forest Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Estimated Value: $1,837,000 - $2,331,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,070 Sq Ft
$695/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 07, 2021

Last sale price $1,720,000 $560 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,073/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 5-minute walk to Wilmette Station
  • Detached Garage
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of October 2021

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Baubonis

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475128975 Listed on: 08/20/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Malone

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore License #475123376

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $33,036

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1906 | 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.42

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$33,036

Year Built | Renovated

1906 | 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Property Sub Type: 3 Stories
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2000
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Directions: Green Bay Road to Forest East to 1215
  • Lot Size: 100 X 185
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Year Renovated: 2000

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Full
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Full,Interior Stair
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Ceiling - 9 Foot, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • Dining Room Type: Workshop, Eating Area, Office, Other Room, Bedroom 5, Bonus Room, Recreation Room

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Building Type: Concrete
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Space Pac, Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Junior High Dist: 203
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wilmette Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U
  • Additional Parcels: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Tax Annual Amount: 30160.09
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2023
Sold by
Dines Devon A and Dines Marshall
Bought by
Devon A Dines Trust and Marshall Dines Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,132,956

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2021
Closed on
Oct 5, 2021
Sold by
Bobo Stephen T and Bobo Laree K
Bought by
Dines Devon and Dines Marshall
Seller's Agent
Mary Baubonis
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Anne Malone
Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore
List Price
$1,675,000
Sold Price
$1,720,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
2.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.98%
Original Mortgage
$1,376,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 1996
Sold by
Bobo Stephen T and Bobo Laree K
Bought by
Bobo Stephen T and Bobo Laree K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Devon A Dines Trust -- None Listed On Document
Dines Devon $1,720,000 Proper Title Llc
Bobo Stephen T -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Dines Devon $172,000
Previous Owner Dines Devon $1,376,000
Previous Owner Bobo Stephen T $300,000
Previous Owner Bobo Stephen T $362,000
Previous Owner Bobo Stephen T $436,000
Previous Owner Bobo Stephen T $175,000
Previous Owner Bobo Stephen T $450,000
Previous Owner Bobo Stephen T $345,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/07/2021 10/07/21 Sold $1,720,000 +2.7% $560 / Sq Ft
08/28/2021 08/28/21 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2021 08/20/21 For Sale $1,675,000 -- $546 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $33,036 $148,902 $50,875 $98,027
2023 $33,629 $160,000 $50,875 $109,125
2022 $33,629 $160,000 $50,875 $109,125
2021 $30,602 $121,122 $44,400 $76,722
2020 $30,160 $121,122 $44,400 $76,722
2019 $29,251 $131,655 $44,400 $87,255
2018 $27,291 $118,149 $37,000 $81,149
2017 $27,980 $124,331 $37,000 $87,331
2016 $26,482 $124,331 $37,000 $87,331
2015 $25,835 $106,691 $30,525 $76,166
2014 $25,437 $106,691 $30,525 $76,166
2013 $27,523 $120,598 $30,525 $90,073
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11195791

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-27-319-006-0000