NOT LISTED FOR SALE

727 Forest Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Estimated Value: $2,698,000 - $2,893,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,103 Sq Ft
$681/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 01, 2018

Last sale price $2,225,000 $542 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,777/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Great Room
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Gym

About This Home

As of May 2018

This gracious home, located in East Wilmette on a double lot (100x190), has been masterfully designed and renovated for today's family lifestyle. Designer owned with an extensive renovation and addition in 2015, this home has 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The home features a large eat in luxury chef's kitchen with high end appliances, marble countertops and custom glass cabinetry. The adjoining family room has northern and southern exposures with coffered ceiling and a sleek stainless fireplace. The mudroom has a capacity for all the school backpacks and extracurricular equipment needs. The second floor was expanded and includes all new baths and four bedrooms. Additionally, the second floor laundry room is bright and sun filled. The master bedroom features a walk in closet, fireplace, and new spa bath with steam shower, Jacuzzi tub and heated floor. The lower level offers an exercise room, additional bedroom, recreation and a separate game room. Two home offices. Agent owned/interest.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Zern

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475171433 Listed on: 01/18/2018

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Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Smart LeMire

Compass License #475134752

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1904

Lot Details

  • 0.43

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Stucco Exterior
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near bus stop

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1904

Lot Details

0.43 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1904
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1904

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 16
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 33X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop, Oven/Built-in, Range Hood
  • Fireplace Details: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Logs
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13X5, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 23X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Library, Great Room, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Exercise Room, Game Room, Recreation Room, 5th Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 21X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Library, Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Great Rm, Dimensions: 23X16, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 23X14, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 29X16, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 15X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Sunroom, Dimensions: 15X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 29X15, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Game Rm, Dimensions: 24X15, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 23X14, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 10 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar, Stucco
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio
  • Acreage: 0.4362

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 39

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100X190
  • Parcel Identification Number: 05274220010000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 28192.14

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 18, 2018
Closed on
May 1, 2018
Sold by
Zern John G and Zern Amy L
Bought by
Decastro Matthew and Decastro Kristin
Seller's Agent
Amy Zern
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Emily Smart LeMire
Compass
List Price
$2,399,000
Sold Price
$2,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$174,000
-7.25%
Current Estimated Value
$2,792,305

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$567,305
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.95%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,271,596
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,520,709

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2003
Sold by
Hinchcliff George D and Hinchcliff Michele R
Bought by
Zern John G and Zern Amy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$765,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Decastro Matthew $2,225,000 Proper Title Llc
Zern John G $1,300,000 Cti
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Decastro Matthew $1,500,000
Previous Owner Zern John G $765,000
Closed Zern John G $275,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/01/2018 05/01/18 Sold $2,225,000 -7.3% $542 / Sq Ft
02/12/2018 02/12/18 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2018 01/18/18 For Sale $2,399,000 -- $585 / 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 $41,227 $264,000 $61,750 $202,250
2024 $41,227 $185,000 $52,250 $132,750
2023 $38,999 $185,000 $52,250 $132,750
2022 $38,999 $185,000 $52,250 $132,750
2021 $31,396 $124,182 $45,600 $78,582
2020 $30,942 $124,182 $45,600 $78,582
2019 $30,009 $134,981 $45,600 $89,381
2018 $29,558 $127,675 $38,000 $89,675
2017 $28,754 $127,675 $38,000 $89,675
2016 $27,209 $127,675 $38,000 $89,675
2015 $28,845 $118,817 $31,350 $87,467
2014 $28,192 $117,970 $31,350 $86,620
2013 $26,910 $117,970 $31,350 $86,620
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09835969

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-27-422-001-0000

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