Seller's Agent in 2023
Jane O'Malley
Compass
(224) 216-8140
28 Total Sales
1715 Forest Ave Wilmette, IL 60091
Estimated Value: $1,706,000 - $2,047,453
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,549
Sq Ft
$410/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Recreation Room
- McKenzie Elementary School Rated A
- Center Hall Plan
- 2-minute walk to Forest Park
About This Home
As of March 2023Welcome to 1715 Forest Avenue! This classic and timeless center entry colonial home is located in a highly sought after McKenzie School neighborhood. This spacious home (4549 Square Feet) features a desirable floor plan, well scaled rooms and hardwood floors. The welcoming foyer leads to a gracious living room with a wall of built-in bookcases and is centered around a wood-burning fireplace. The large separate dining room with a butlers pantry is perfect for entertaining and leads to the light and bright kitchen. Featuring a large walk-in pantry and an open and airy breakfast area overlooking the professionally landscaped backyard, a perfect spot to start your day. The comfortable family room with a wood-burning fireplace opens to the kitchen and is ideal for relaxing and unwinding, plenty of space for the whole family to enjoy. Directly off of the kitchen is the mudroom. A designated office for today's remote work plus a powder room rounds off the first floor. Space abounds on the second floor where you will find four bedrooms and three bathrooms along with a convenient second floor laundry room. The spacious primary suite with a vaulted ceiling features dual walk-in closets along with a spa-like newer private bathroom. The 3 additional bedrooms have good closet space, one bedroom is ensuite and there is a hallway bathroom. The expansive lower level offers a recreation perfect as a teen hang out and play area. Plus, a bedroom with a full bath and plenty of storage space. This special home has a secluded backyard with a great deal of green space for gardening, a lovely patio with a firepit leading to a 2.5 car garage with an electronic gate for easy alley access. Plus, a bike shed designed by the owners and a dog run. This is a block party-lemonade stand kind of street, in an A+ location, close to the Metra, schools, town and numerous parks. Not to be missed, this property truly checks all of the boxes!
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475120240
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $23,632
Year Built
- Built in 1994
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 50x162
- Dog Run
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2.5 Car Detached Garage
- Alley Access
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Off Alley Parking
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 4,549 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Bookcases
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Window Treatments
- Center Hall Plan
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Storage Room
- Unfinished Attic
Kitchen
- Gas Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Partially Carpeted
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Dual Sinks
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Steam Shower
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- Finished Basement Bathroom
- Crawl Space
Home Security
- Storm Screens
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Fire Pit
- Shed
Schools
- Mckenzie Elementary School
- Highcrest Middle School
- New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Humidifier
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 23, 2023
Closed on
Mar 17, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jane O'Malley
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Courtney Cook
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$175,000
12.07%
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$241,613
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.38%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$484,094
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,382,519
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 15, 2006
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
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 14, 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
$700,000
Interest Rate
7.16%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 17, 1995
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
$285,000
Interest Rate
7%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 21, 1994
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
$125,000
Interest Rate
9%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 12, 1994
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
$82,625
Interest Rate
7.29%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,625,000 | Acuity Title | ||
| $1,147,500 | Cti | ||
| -- | Chicago Title Land Trust Co | ||
| $633,000 | -- | ||
| $331,000 | -- | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| $110,333 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $500,000 | ||
| Closed | $400,000 | ||
| Closed | $700,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2023 03/31/23 | Sold | $1,625,000 | +12.1% | $357 / Sq Ft |
| 02/26/2023 02/26/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/23/2023 02/23/23 | For Sale | $1,450,000 | -- | $319 / 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 | $22,166 | $163,000 | $25,920 | $137,080 |
| 2024 | $22,166 | $101,000 | $25,920 | $75,080 |
| 2023 | $20,958 | $101,000 | $25,920 | $75,080 |
| 2022 | $20,958 | $101,000 | $25,920 | $75,080 |
| 2021 | $23,632 | $94,295 | $17,010 | $77,285 |
| 2020 | $24,829 | $100,261 | $17,010 | $83,251 |
| 2019 | $26,024 | $117,510 | $17,010 | $100,500 |
| 2018 | $24,641 | $107,007 | $14,580 | $92,427 |
| 2017 | $25,794 | $114,879 | $14,580 | $100,299 |
| 2016 | $24,427 | $114,879 | $14,580 | $100,299 |
| 2015 | $22,399 | $92,850 | $11,947 | $80,903 |
| 2014 | $22,055 | $92,850 | $11,947 | $80,903 |
| 2013 | $21,946 | $96,693 | $11,947 | $84,746 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jane O'Malley
-
Lydia DeLeo
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Lydia DeLeo
Compass
(847) 682-7321
44 Total Sales
-
Courtney Cook
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Courtney Cook
@ Properties
(773) 655-3354
90 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11719965
APN: 05-28-422-006-0000
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