NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1701 Forest Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Estimated Value: $1,544,000 - $1,959,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,900 Sq Ft
$614/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 30, 2024

Last sale price $1,688,000 $582 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,948/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • McKenzie Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near park
  • 3-minute walk to Forest Park

About This Home

As of May 2024

Stunningly updated for today's lifestyle, move right in to this ultra chic, charming and updated 4br/3.1 bath in McKenzie School district. No detail was overlooked. Sun shines into the living room with a fireplace and hardwood floors throughout. Nicely updated kitchen opens to an eat in kitchen area or flex family room space. Formal dining room is perfect for entertaining and opens to family room with views of the patio and spacious backyard. Master suite has sitting/office nook with a beautiful full bath, including a walk in shower, tub, double vanities and storage. Three additional bedrooms upstairs with a renovated hall bath. Hardwood floors throughout. Basement was reconfigured and updated to include a full bath, rec room area and bonus room. Walk to town and train. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Brahm

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127091 Listed on: 04/25/2024

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Klopas Stratton Team

Jameson Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #471009697

Jameson Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,864

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 8,102 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 162

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,900 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Mckenzie Elementary School
  • Highcrest Middle School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • Zoned Cooling
  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,864

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 2900
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Foyer, Deck, Sitting Room, Recreation Room, Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2815
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Dining Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3005
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Space Pac, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mckenzie Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Highcrest Middle School
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: WILMETTE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.186
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 162
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19863.8
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2024
Closed on
May 20, 2024
Sold by
Lane Robert and Lane Melissa
Bought by
Pines Tcraig and Stead Oth
Seller's Agent
Sara Brahm
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Klopas Stratton Team
Jameson Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,688,000
Premium/Discount to List
$138,000
8.9%
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$1,780,344

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$92,344
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.26%
Original Mortgage
$1,181,600
Outstanding Balance
$1,158,769
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$621,575

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2014
Closed on
Jun 12, 2014
Sold by
Ford Carey Ann
Bought by
Lane Robert and Lane Melissa
Seller's Agent
Sara Brahm
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Ames
Engel & Voelkers Chicago
List Price
$1,035,000
Sold Price
$1,017,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-1.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.22%
Original Mortgage
$814,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2006
Sold by
Previn Matthew P and Graves Tarnisha A
Bought by
Ford Carey Ann and Carey Ann Ford Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2004
Sold by
Gahlon Thomas L and Gahlon Patricia S
Bought by
Previn Matthew P and Graves Tarnisha A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$570,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1995
Sold by
Buchen Robert H and Buchen Joanne E
Bought by
Gahlon Thomas L and Gahlon Patricia S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
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
Pines Tcraig $1,688,000 Proper Title
Lane Robert $1,017,500 Baird & Warner Title Service
Ford Carey Ann $1,085,000 Multiple
Previn Matthew P $870,000 Cti
Gahlon Thomas L $472,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pines Tcraig $1,181,600
Previous Owner Lane Robert $814,000
Previous Owner Previn Matthew P $570,000
Previous Owner Gahlon Thomas L $320,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/30/2024 05/30/24 Sold $1,688,000 +8.9% $582 / Sq Ft
04/29/2024 04/29/24 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2024 04/20/24 For Sale $1,550,000 +52.3% $534 / Sq Ft
06/19/2014 06/19/14 Sold $1,017,500 -1.7% $347 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/19/2014 05/19/14 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2014 05/05/14 For Sale $1,035,000 0.0% $353 / Sq Ft
05/03/2014 05/03/14 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2014 05/03/14 For Sale $1,035,000 -- $353 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $20,332 $153,000 $25,920 $127,080
2024 $20,332 $92,916 $25,920 $66,996
2023 $19,864 $92,916 $25,920 $66,996
2022 $19,864 $95,907 $25,920 $69,987
2021 $18,049 $72,806 $17,010 $55,796
2020 $17,813 $72,806 $17,010 $55,796
2019 $19,170 $87,466 $17,010 $70,456
2018 $24,207 $101,750 $14,580 $87,170
2017 $23,538 $101,750 $14,580 $87,170
2016 $21,574 $101,750 $14,580 $87,170
2015 $20,703 $83,394 $11,947 $71,447
2014 $19,745 $83,394 $11,947 $71,447
2013 $18,843 $83,394 $11,947 $71,447
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12034729

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-28-422-010-0000