623 Forest Ave Wilmette, IL 60091
Estimated payment $14,274/month
Total Views
1,551
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,712
Sq Ft
$456
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Very Popular Property
- Fireplace in Bedroom
- Recreation Room
- Central Elementary School Rated A
- Property is near a park
- American Four Square Architecture
About This Home
Rare opportunity to own this quintessential East Wilmette solid brick four square with 5 bedrooms, 4.1 baths on a 50 x 190 lot, on the beautiful brick street of Forest Avenue! The front porch welcomes you into this stately home with loads of character throughout. Spacious first floor living room has beautiful millwork throughout with a gas fireplace, flanked by built ins. Dining room is perfect for entertaining large crowds. The sun-drenched gourmet kitchen is a dream for any culinary enthusiasts with quarter-sawn wood cabinets, granite countertops, center island, double oven, Wolf cooktop, Subzero refrigerator, two dishwashers and two sinks. The breakfast area is a perfect gathering spot and opens to the sunny family room. The back of the home has large south-facing windows with a sizeable mudroom that opens to the backyard. The second floor boasts a primary suite with two closets, a sitting area and spa-like primary bath, loaded with a jacuzzi soaker tub, steam shower and a double vanity. Three additional bedrooms and a hall bath finish the floor. The third-floor retreat is a book lovers dream. Full of bookshelves and nooks to read, plus a bedroom and a full bath. The expanded finished basement has a wet bar and room for a pool table, hang out space, work out room, full bath and workshop, plus laundry and lots of storage. Outside, you can enjoy the lush and professionally landscaped private yard with a blue stone patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining or simply relaxing in nature. There is a gas connection for a grill. Stone paver walkway to the garage and additional carport/interior sports court! The location of this home is unbeatable, blocks to Elmwood Dunes, the new and improved Plaza Del Lago, Gilson Beach, Central Elementary School, Metra train and vibrant downtown.
Listing Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127091 Listed on: 07/19/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $28,520
Year Built
- Built in 1917 | Remodeled in 2011
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 190
- Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Off Alley Parking
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- American Four Square Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 4,712 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Bonus Room
- Storage Room
- Home Gym
- Wood Flooring
- Finished Attic
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Bedroom
- Bidet
- Dual Sinks
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Steam Shower
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Central Elementary School
- Highcrest Middle School
- New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
Additional Features
- Patio
- Property is near a park
Map
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $28,520 | $114,906 | $26,125 | $88,781 |
| 2023 | $26,971 | $129,000 | $26,125 | $102,875 |
| 2022 | $26,971 | $129,000 | $26,125 | $102,875 |
| 2021 | $27,461 | $109,033 | $22,800 | $86,233 |
| 2020 | $27,071 | $109,033 | $22,800 | $86,233 |
| 2019 | $28,334 | $127,635 | $22,800 | $104,835 |
| 2018 | $27,267 | $118,045 | $19,000 | $99,045 |
| 2017 | $26,526 | $118,045 | $19,000 | $99,045 |
| 2016 | $25,116 | $118,045 | $19,000 | $99,045 |
| 2015 | $25,060 | $103,569 | $15,675 | $87,894 |
| 2014 | $24,674 | $103,569 | $15,675 | $87,894 |
| 2013 | $23,550 | $103,569 | $15,675 | $87,894 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/19/2025 07/19/25 | For Sale | $2,150,000 | -- | $456 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $1,420,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Comp | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,090,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $750,400 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $875,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Closed | $979,065 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $1,000,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $850,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $849,938 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $136,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $1,000,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $680,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $687,200 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $270,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $690,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $69,186 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $240,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12397215
APN: 05-27-423-003-0000
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