NOT LISTED FOR SALE

900 Forest Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Estimated Value: $2,172,483 - $2,606,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,959 Sq Ft
$484/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 31, 2022

Last sale price $1,980,000 $399 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,928/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2022

STUNNING EAST WILMETTE Colonial with 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths on 50 x 186 lot. First floor features updated entry vestibule, spacious foyer, beautiful formal living room with fireplace and adjacent sunroom overlooking side yard. Spacious kitchen with wood cabinets, island, and large windows overlooking backyard. Eating area leads to a comfortable family room with fireplace and large wall of windows and French doors that lead to bluestone patio and backyard. Large formal dining room, updated powder room, refinished hardwood floors complete the first floor. The Second floor features updated private master suite with high ceiling, updated spa bath with double vanity and oversized shower with beautiful tile. Updated walk-in closet plus additional closet for extra storage. Three additional nicely scaled bedrooms plus convenient bonus tandem room perfect for playroom or homework area. Updated full hall bathroom with two separate vanities. Wonderful third floor retreat complete with sitting room, bedroom and full bath. Fully renovated lower level features a large recreation room, newly added 6th bedroom, full bathroom, additional storage and updated laundry room. New fixtures, inside and outside lighting, new inside and outside shutters throughout home, new roof, gutters, downspouts, new water heater and recently lined and sealed fireplace. New two-car brick garage matching home (including matching shutters and lighting) resituated with alley entrance adding significantly more yard space. Beautiful new and upgraded landscaping including new front lawn sprinkler system. A true East Wilmette GEM!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Baubonis

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475128975 Listed on: 02/28/2022

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Cricket King

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475179844

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,271

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 186
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 4,959 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Play Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Laundry Chute

Finished Basement

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

Schools

  • Central Elementary School
  • Wilmette Junior High School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Multiple Water Heaters

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,271

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 4959
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Multiple Water Heaters
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Eating Area, Play Room, Recreation Room, Heated Sun Room, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Bonus Room, Sitting Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,None
  • Square Footage Comments: Total square footage per floor plans: 4959 First floor - 1661 Second floor - 1378 Third floor - 546 Basement - 1374
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage Details: Transmitter(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Space Pac
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute, Sink
  • 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

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 186
  • 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: 29270.81
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2022
Closed on
Apr 4, 2022
Sold by
Kennedy Christopher and Kennedy Carly
Bought by
Burseth Daniel and Burseth Lauren
Seller's Agent
Mary Baubonis
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Cricket King
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,890,000
Sold Price
$1,980,000
Premium/Discount to List
$90,000
4.76%
Current Estimated Value
$2,399,161

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$419,161
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.14%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2022
Closed on
Mar 31, 2022
Sold by
Kennedy Christopher
Bought by
Burseth Daniel and Burseth Lauren
Seller's Agent
Mary Baubonis
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Cricket King
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,890,000
Sold Price
$1,980,000
Premium/Discount to List
$90,000
4.76%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2018
Closed on
Apr 13, 2018
Sold by
Connor Gerald J O and Hannus Amelia C
Bought by
Kennedy Christopher and Kennedy Carly
Seller's Agent
Frank Capitanini
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mary Baubonis
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-2.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.46%
Original Mortgage
$996,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2012
Sold by
Wentz Roy A and Wentz Dale Lewis
Bought by
Oconnor Gerald J and Hannus Amelia C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,035,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Burseth Daniel -- --
Burseth Daniel $1,980,000 Proper Title
Burseth Daniel $1,980,000 Proper Title
Burseth Daniel -- --
Kennedy Christopher $1,245,000 None Available
Oconnor Gerald J $1,035,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kennedy Christopher $996,000
Previous Owner Oconnor Gerald J $1,035,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/31/2022 03/31/22 Sold $1,980,000 +4.8% $399 / Sq Ft
03/02/2022 03/02/22 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2022 02/28/22 For Sale $1,890,000 +51.8% $381 / Sq Ft
04/20/2018 04/20/18 Sold $1,245,000 -2.4% $312 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/10/2018 03/10/18 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2018 03/08/18 For Sale $1,275,000 -- $319 / 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 $29,629 $210,001 $30,063 $179,938
2024 $29,629 $130,573 $25,438 $105,135
2023 $31,267 $149,001 $25,438 $123,563
2022 $31,267 $149,001 $25,438 $123,563
2021 $28,892 $114,540 $22,200 $92,340
2020 $29,271 $114,540 $22,200 $92,340
2019 $28,401 $124,500 $22,200 $102,300
2018 $26,562 $115,083 $18,500 $96,583
2017 $25,841 $115,083 $18,500 $96,583
2016 $26,627 $125,000 $18,500 $106,500
2015 $23,890 $98,858 $15,262 $83,596
2014 $23,523 $98,858 $15,262 $83,596
2013 $23,539 $103,524 $15,262 $88,262
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11333747

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-27-415-018-0000