NOT LISTED FOR SALE

811 Forest Ave Unit 8111 Wilmette, IL 60091

Estimated Value: $1,079,000 - $1,236,651

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,036 Sq Ft
$565/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 22, 2023

Last sale price $910,000 $447 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,316/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2023

Long time owners selling...now your opportunity to own in this desirable area of Wilmette. From the moment you see the home from the charming brick street, the curved wrap around porch welcomes you into the home. Once inside the large foyer, your eyes immediately will see the beautiful, restored millwork including oversized pocket doors and a stunning staircase. Hardwood floors throughout the majority of first and second floors. Living room features a wood burning fireplace, while the formal dining room has a built in china cabinet. Next to the kitchen is a family room and access to the rear staircase. Second floor showcases four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. One bedroom is the master suite and another bedroom has an attached sunroom/sitting room that is an extra oasis for the new owners. The full, expansive attic is untapped potential to finish with additional living space. The unfinished basement has plenty of storage space and houses the laundry room and a half bath. Enjoy time in the private, fully fenced backyard which backs to the private alley Ideal location and walking distance to the lake, downtown Wilmette, and top rated schools. Home needs fresh ideas from the new owner to restore or renovate this home to a new glory. Home being sold AS-IS. Do not miss this ONE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denise Sowder

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475183080 Listed on: 04/04/2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Max Shreffler

606 Realty LLC License #471019229

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,384

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 49.9x184.8

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,036 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Schools

  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,384

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 2036
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2036
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 899900
  • Lot Features: Water View
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Radiator(s)
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School District: 39

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 49.9X184.8
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15383.78
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1994
Sold by
Lasalle National Trust Na
Bought by
Witschi Paulette J
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$1,150,163

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,300
Interest Rate
8.53%
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
Witschi Paulette J $129,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Harrison Peter B $50,000
Closed Witschi Paulette J $77,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/22/2023 06/22/23 Sold $910,000 +1.1% $447 / Sq Ft
04/12/2023 04/12/23 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2023 04/04/23 For Sale $899,900 -- $442 / 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
2024 $22,303 $91,001 $25,438 $65,563
2023 $22,303 $103,380 $25,438 $77,942
2022 $22,303 $110,001 $25,438 $84,563
2021 $15,384 $65,210 $22,200 $43,010
2020 $15,237 $65,210 $22,200 $43,010
2019 $14,761 $70,881 $22,200 $48,681
2018 $15,622 $72,535 $18,500 $54,035
2017 $15,218 $72,535 $18,500 $54,035
2016 $15,418 $75,925 $18,500 $57,425
2015 $13,343 $58,995 $15,262 $43,733
2014 $13,157 $58,995 $15,262 $43,733
2013 $13,964 $65,113 $15,262 $49,851
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11750989

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-27-421-006-0000