NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1622 Forest Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Estimated Value: $1,769,000 - $2,168,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,944 Sq Ft
$498/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 04, 2020

Last sale price $1,295,000 $328 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,691/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • McKenzie Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • 4-minute walk to Forest Park

About This Home

As of August 2020

Wonderful newer construction beauty in sought-after walk-to-everything McKenzie location. Recently and tastefully updated, there is nothing to do but move in and enjoy! Perfect layout for today's buyer with generous open-concept living on the main floor. Beautiful foyer with handsome wallpaper welcomes you in. Formal living room with wood-burning fireplace opens to both the first floor office and dining room. Lovely just-updated trendy white kitchen offers roomy table space and generous island with seating. Kitchen looks out over the back yard and opens to the family room - perfect for today's lifestyle. The second floor features a fabulous spacious master suite with two walk-in closets and beautifully just-updated white and marble bath. Three secondary bedrooms offer custom closets and en-suite bathrooms. A second floor laundry completes the second floor. The lower level includes an awesome rec room, 5th bedroom with full bath, large exercise room and utility room with great storage. Wow! Fully-fenced lovely and private backyard with built-in fire pit is perfect for entertaining and family fun! This location cannot be beat! Walk to town, restaurants, shopping, the Metra, McKenzie Elementary, Vattman Park, Gillson Beach, Lake Michigan, bike path and MORE! Don't miss this one!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Neuschel

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475131823 Listed on: 06/15/2020

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Shaun Raugstad

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475134732

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,911

Year Built

  • 2004

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,911

Year Built

2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Square Footage Comments: square footage per designer, VHT
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 2863
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 354
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2004
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 4298
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2004

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood
  • Equipment: Sump Pump, Multiple Water Heaters
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X5, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Office, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Office, Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 21X18, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 21X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 5X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 5X5, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 5X4, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3944
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3944
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1435
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 1081
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1476
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1387
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 19X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens, Fire Pit
  • Acreage: 0.1607

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: 400 Amp Service or Greater
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

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: 50 X 140
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 05284190330000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 22695.36

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2016
Closed on
May 14, 2016
Sold by
Reddinger James C and Reddinger Allison
Bought by
Milne Christopher and Milne Cynthia
Seller's Agent
Sara Brahm
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lori Neuschel
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,281,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,000
-1.39%
Current Estimated Value
$1,962,797

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$681,797
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.66%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$770,354
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,192,443

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2006
Sold by
Forum Development Co
Bought by
Redding Graham W and Redding Deirdre D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2004
Sold by
Forum Development Co
Bought by
Reddinger James C and Reddinger Allison

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2003
Sold by
Masterton Phyllis M
Bought by
Forum Development Co

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$499,250
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Milne Christopher $1,281,000 Baird & Warner Title Service
Redding Graham W $1,335,000 Cti
Reddinger James C $1,250,000 Cti
Forum Development Co $380,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Milne Christopher $1,000,000
Previous Owner Reddinger James C $1,000,000
Previous Owner Forum Development Co $304,000
Closed Reddinger James C $124,950
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2020 08/04/20 Sold $1,295,000 +3.6% $328 / Sq Ft
06/17/2020 06/17/20 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2020 06/15/20 For Sale $1,250,000 -2.4% $317 / Sq Ft
05/19/2016 05/19/16 Sold $1,281,000 -1.4% $425 / Sq Ft
03/01/2016 03/01/16 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2016 03/01/16 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $431 / 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 $27,911 $123,000 $22,400 $100,600
2023 $26,417 $123,000 $22,400 $100,600
2022 $26,417 $123,000 $22,400 $100,600
2021 $30,391 $116,981 $14,700 $102,281
2020 $29,102 $116,981 $14,700 $102,281
2019 $28,543 $128,551 $14,700 $113,851
2018 $22,695 $98,831 $12,600 $86,231
2017 $24,306 $108,445 $12,600 $95,845
2016 $24,753 $116,377 $12,600 $103,777
2015 $22,290 $92,412 $10,325 $82,087
2014 $21,948 $92,412 $10,325 $82,087
2013 $20,947 $92,412 $10,325 $82,087
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10747510

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-28-419-033-0000