NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1534 Forest Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Wilmette Area

Estimated Value: $1,491,000 - $1,708,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
4,051 Sq Ft
$401/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 5, 2019

Last sale price $987,500 $244 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,637 / mo

128 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • McKenzie Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of August 2019

Picture perfect center-entry Colonial, located in a highly sought-after McKenzie School neighborhood. The first floor has great flow to include a separate entertainment-sized dining room & living room with fireplace. This lovely home features hardwood floors, highly appointed millwork, a spacious cook's kitchen with white cabinetry, commercial-grade appliances & space for a breakfast table. Relax & enjoy the sun-filled family room with built-ins surrounding the fireplace, along with French doors leading to the inviting bluestone patio with built-in grill & professionally landscaped backyard. The second floor has 3 bedrooms including a serene master suite along with an expansive roof deck. The third floor has 2 more bedrooms & bath. The basement serves as an additional family area, perfect for kids' play or teen hangout plus plenty of storage. Close to everything: schools, parks, train & the Village Center. This is a block party, lemonade stand kind of neighborhood, truly an A+location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lydia DeLeo

Compass License #475125122 Listed on: 01/28/2019

Compass

Co-Listed By

Jane O'Malley

Compass License #475121534

Last Buyer's Agent

John Nash

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475097425

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1930

Lot Details

  • 6,970

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near bus stop

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1930

Lot Details

6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Square Footage Comments: Note that the total square footage is based on VHT floor plans recently drawn up in 9/18.
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Sq Ft: 3097
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1930
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 3097
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1930

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X24, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Interior Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11X16, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X23, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Recreation Room, Foyer, Storage, Walk In Closet, Balcony
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X19, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 23X33, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 9X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 7X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X13, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 12X16, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 5X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Balcony, Dimensions: 19X23, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4051
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3097
  • Basement Sq Ft: 954
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1456
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1641
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Roof Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Acreage: 0.1607

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 39
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Wilmette Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X140
  • Parcel Identification Number: 05284200180000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 20250.36

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2019
Closed on
Aug 2, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lydia DeLeo
Compass
Buyer's Agent
John Nash
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$987,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$162,500
-14.13%
Current Estimated Value
$1,622,506

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$635,006
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.36%
Original Mortgage
$695,000
Interest Rate
0.0337%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
0.0546%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
0.0546%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
0.0662%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$987,500 Fidelity National Ttl Ins Co
$1,145,000 --
$1,145,000 --
-- 1St American Title
$454,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $695,000
Closed $800,000
Previous Owner $450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/05/2019 08/05/19 Sold $987,500 -10.2% $244 / Sq Ft
06/05/2019 06/05/19 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2019 03/29/19 Price Changed $1,100,000 -4.3% $272 / Sq Ft
01/28/2019 01/28/19 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $284 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $21,557 $128,000 $22,400 $105,600
2024 $21,557 $95,000 $22,400 $72,600
2023 $20,404 $95,000 $22,400 $72,600
2022 $20,404 $95,000 $22,400 $72,600
2021 $16,838 $64,813 $14,700 $50,113
2020 $16,563 $64,813 $14,700 $50,113
2019 $15,465 $71,224 $14,700 $56,524
2018 $20,812 $90,915 $12,600 $78,315
2017 $20,250 $90,915 $12,600 $78,315
2016 $19,219 $90,915 $12,600 $78,315
2015 $19,440 $80,932 $10,325 $70,607
2014 $19,144 $80,932 $10,325 $70,607
2013 $18,268 $80,932 $10,325 $70,607
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10149169

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-28-420-018-0000

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