$1,500,000
SOLD MAR 28, 2018

1518 Forest Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

6 Beds
6 Baths
1,857 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$808 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mud Room
  • McKenzie Elementary School Rated A
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of March 2018

Better than NEW, built in 2015, this home has been upgraded and decorated beyond what you will find new. Featuring 6 beds, 5.5 baths, first floor office and fun basement~ perfect for guests, play and entertaining with wet bar, second dishwasher, fireplace and built ins. Great open kitchen/family room area with table space- leads to low maintenance deck and beautiful brick patio. Wolf Range & Sub Zero refrigerator and island. Butlers pantry and addt'l pantry for storage. Easy mudroom off rear entrance. Professionally designed front and back yards with beautiful perennials and trees. Gorgeous millwork and hardwood floors throughout. The second floor features 4 bedrooms, with one en-suite bath and another Jack/Jill bathroom plus large master suite with double closets, double vanity, large bathtub and separate shower. 3rd fl 5th bedroom and en suite bath.6th bedand 5th full bath in bsmt. Walk to McKenzie Elementary, train & all that downtown Wilmette has to offer! Move in ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Fitzpatrick

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475154799 Listed on: 01/22/2018

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Connie Dornan

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475128119

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,946

Year Built

  • 2015

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a bus stop

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,946

Year Built

2015

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Age: 1-5 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rebuilt(yn): Yes
  • Rebuilt Year: 2015
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 5.1
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2015
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2015

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 14
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Air Cleaner
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Finished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 6
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 7X6, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Stone
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 22X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Storage, Mud Room, 5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Exercise Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 18X12, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 6X6, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 4 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 5 Name: 6th Bdrm, Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 10X7, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 15X25, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 17X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.1607

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Alley
  • Number Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • School District: 203
  • Elementary School: MCKENZIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: HIGHCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: NEW TRIER TWP H.S. NORTHFIELD/WI
  • Junior High Dist: 39
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: WILMETTE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 51X141
  • Parcel Identification Number: 05284200220000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 21826

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2022
Sold by
Antonopoulos Christina M and Mueller Jason C
Bought by
Antonopoulos Christina M and Mueller Jason C
Current Estimated Value
$2,009,949

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2018
Closed on
Mar 28, 2018
Sold by
Woolf Kevin and Woolf Amy
Bought by
Mueller Jason C and Antonopoulos Christina M
Seller's Agent
Laura Fitzpatrick
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Connie Dornan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,565,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-4.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.05%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2015
Sold by
Swider Stanislaw and Jagodka Jolanta
Bought by
Great Homes Partners Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2014
Closed on
Sep 15, 2014
Sold by
Gibson Edward L
Bought by
Swider Stanislaw
Seller's Agent
Candace Corr
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Adam Matuszek
PROSALES REALTY
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-7.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.41%
Original Mortgage
$402,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2014
Closed on
Sep 2, 2014
Sold by
Gibson Judith S
Bought by
Gibson Edward L
Seller's Agent
Candace Corr
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Adam Matuszek
PROSALES REALTY
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-7.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$402,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1994
Sold by
Hilarides Robert S and Hilarides Amy Zimmerman
Bought by
Gibson Edward L and Gibson Judith S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
6.8%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $1,500,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $620,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- American Land Title Assn
Warranty Deed $360,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $554,735 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $402,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $364,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $371,739 Unknown
Previous Owner $375,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $297,850 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $297,600 Balloon
Previous Owner $299,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $260,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/28/2018 03/28/18 Sold $1,500,000 -4.2% $808 / Sq Ft
01/30/2018 01/30/18 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2018 01/22/18 For Sale $1,565,000 +10.6% $843 / Sq Ft
04/18/2016 04/18/16 Sold $1,415,000 -4.3% $342 / Sq Ft
02/22/2016 02/22/16 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2016 02/15/16 For Sale $1,478,000 +138.4% $357 / Sq Ft
09/15/2014 09/15/14 Sold $620,000 -7.3% $322 / Sq Ft
08/22/2014 08/22/14 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2014 07/28/14 For Sale $669,000 +7.9% $347 / Sq Ft
07/03/2014 07/03/14 Off Market $620,000 -- --
06/17/2014 06/17/14 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2014 05/19/14 For Sale $669,000 -- $347 / 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 $25,946 $117,658 $22,400 $95,258
2023 $26,588 $127,213 $22,400 $104,813
2022 $26,588 $127,213 $22,400 $104,813
2021 $27,726 $110,055 $14,700 $95,355
2020 $34,053 $136,354 $14,700 $121,654
2019 $33,399 $149,840 $14,700 $135,140
2018 $31,940 $137,688 $12,600 $125,088
2017 $31,070 $137,688 $12,600 $125,088
2016 $21,826 $100,412 $12,600 $87,812
2015 $2,563 $10,325 $10,325 $0
2014 $12,040 $49,285 $10,325 $38,960
2013 $11,499 $49,285 $10,325 $38,960
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09789747

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-28-420-022-0000