1500 Forest Ave Wilmette, IL 60091
Estimated payment $8,331/month
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Community Lake
- Recreation Room
- McKenzie Elementary School Rated A
- Property is near park
- 4-minute walk to Vattmann Park
About This Home
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.
Listing Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475109116 Listed on: 02/12/2026
Open House Schedule
-
Saturday, February 14, 202612:00 to 2:00 pm2/14/2026 12:00:00 PM +00:002/14/2026 2:00:00 PM +00:00Check out this SWEETHEART in convenient Wilmette location close to downtown, Metra train, restaurants, shops & award-winning public schools. Classic architectural styling combines with recent updates including open floorplan kitchen, recently updated bathrooms, sunny finished basement and heated 3-car garage.Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,394
Year Built
- Built in 1927 | Remodeled in 2016
Lot Details
- 7,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x140
- Fenced
- Corner Lot
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Heated Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Tile Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,255 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Crown Molding
- Ceiling Fan
- Attached Fireplace Door
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Attic
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Soaking Tub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Mckenzie Elementary School
- Wilmette Junior High School
- New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi
Additional Features
- Patio
- Property is near park
- Radiator
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Community Details
Overview
- Mckenzie Subdivision
- Community Lake
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,755 | $107,000 | $22,400 | $84,600 |
| 2024 | $16,755 | $77,152 | $22,400 | $54,752 |
| 2023 | $15,835 | $77,152 | $22,400 | $54,752 |
| 2022 | $15,835 | $77,152 | $22,400 | $54,752 |
| 2021 | $14,494 | $59,120 | $14,700 | $44,420 |
| 2020 | $14,315 | $59,120 | $14,700 | $44,420 |
| 2019 | $14,038 | $64,968 | $14,700 | $50,268 |
| 2018 | $15,598 | $69,000 | $12,600 | $56,400 |
| 2017 | $15,181 | $69,000 | $12,600 | $56,400 |
| 2016 | $14,455 | $69,000 | $12,600 | $56,400 |
| 2015 | $14,740 | $62,000 | $10,325 | $51,675 |
| 2014 | $14,519 | $62,000 | $10,325 | $51,675 |
| 2013 | $13,852 | $62,000 | $10,325 | $51,675 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 02/12/26 | For Sale | $1,325,000 | 0.0% | $588 / Sq Ft |
| 02/05/2026 02/05/26 | Price Changed | $1,325,000 | -- | $588 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $620,000 | Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $417,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12529560
APN: 05-28-420-026-0000
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID. 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. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (the “DMCA”) provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that any content or material made available in connection with our website or services infringes your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the content or material be removed, or access to it blocked.
Notices must be sent in writing by email to DMCAnotice@MLSGrid.com.
The DMCA requires that your notice of alleged copyright infringement include the following information:
(1) description of the copyrighted work that is the subject of claimed infringement;
(2) description of the alleged infringing content and information sufficient to permit us to locate the content;
(3) contact information for you, including your address, telephone number and email address;
(4) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the content in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or by the operation of any law;
(5) a statement by you, signed under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you have the authority to enforce the copyrights that are claimed to be infringed; and
(6) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf. Failure to include all of the above information may result in the delay of the processing of your complaint.
- 621 Green Bay Rd
- 503 Kenilworth Ave
- 1119 Forest Ave
- 800 Ridge Rd Unit 117
- 1511 Central Ave
- 701 Ridge Rd Unit 2B
- 601 Ridge Rd Unit 202
- 1531 Wilmette Ave
- 320 Central Park Ave
- 1917 Washington Ave
- 517 Cumnor Rd
- 2036 Lake Ave
- 801 Harvard St
- 1241 Maple Ave
- 1209 Maple Ave
- 128 Lawndale St
- 123 Oxford Rd
- 146 Sterling Ln
- 527 Warwick Rd
- 528 Roslyn Rd
- 617 Green Bay Rd
- 1334 Wilmette Ave
- 435 Ridge Rd Unit 305
- 420 Pine Manor Dr
- 2033 Highland Ave
- 307 Ridge Rd Unit First Floor
- 894 Green Bay Rd Unit 896B-17
- 458 Winnetka Ave
- 2423 1/2 Birchwood Ln
- 2602 Central St Unit 2D
- 526 Orchard Ln
- 1928 Harrison St Unit 1
- 1720 Central St Unit 319
- 1720 Central St Unit 302
- 1720 Central St Unit 220
- 1720 Central St Unit 227
- 1720 Central St Unit 223
- 1720 Central St Unit 308
- 1720 Central St Unit 417
- 1720 Central St Unit 409