$1,950,000
SOLD NOV 21, 2025

623 Forest Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,712 Sq Ft
1917 Built

Recently Sold

$414 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wolf Appliances
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Recreation Room
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near park
  • American Four Square Architecture

About This Home

As of November 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Brahm

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127091 Listed on: 09/05/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Carrie Tarzon

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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 Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wolf Appliances
  • 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 park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,520

Year Built

Built in 1917 | Remodeled in 2011

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: American 4-Sq.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Age: 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): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2011
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2011

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 4712
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Office, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4712
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Bidet
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Bedroom
  • Total Sq Ft: 4712
  • Attic: Finished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Alley, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Small Duct High Velocity
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Highcrest Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 190
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • 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: 28520
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2025
Closed on
Nov 21, 2025
Sold by
Owen Michael and Owen Rebecca
Bought by
Allan And Hannah Wun Declaration Of Trust and Wun
Seller's Agent
Sara Brahm
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Carrie Tarzon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$2,049,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-4.83%
Views
33

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
26.95%
Original Mortgage
$1,560,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,560,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$446,643

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2005
Sold by
Dapena Nordhielm Christie Louise and Dapena Baron Marta
Bought by
Owen Michael and Owen Rebecca

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
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2001
Sold by
Siedman A Jeffrey and Seidman Gailrush
Bought by
Dapena Nordhielm Christie Louise and Dapena Baron Marta

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
7.11%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,950,000 Premier Title
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 $1,560,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $270,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $690,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/21/2025 11/21/25 Sold $1,950,000 -4.8% $414 / Sq Ft
09/23/2025 09/23/25 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2025 09/05/25 For Sale $2,049,000 -- $435 / 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
2025 $28,520 $168,000 $30,875 $137,125
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

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12464255

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-27-423-003-0000