NOT LISTED FOR SALE

929 Forest Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Estimated Value: $876,000 - $1,328,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,022 Sq Ft
$559/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2019

Last sale price $740,000 $366 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,854/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Office
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2019

This home is a breath of fresh air! Everything you desire in a home - lovely open spaces, tons of light & hardwood floors throughout. Large open living room is enhanced by a beautiful wood burning fireplace and mantle. Abundant light graces the sitting room/family room. Beautiful original moldings and archways provide architectural interest. Extra large dining room perfect for entertaining. The eat-in kitchen has been thoughtfully redone with farm sink, white cabinetry, granite counters, all stainless appliances, and includes ample pantry space. Elegant stairway leads to the second floor that includes 3 bedrooms, an office and a large shared bath. There is a huge walk-up attic - perfect for storage or expansion. Clean ready-to-be-finished basement with great ceiling height awaiting your ideas. Unbelievable entry price into one the north shore's loveliest streets & neighborhoods. Walk to town, train, beach, and elementary school.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katie Hauser

Compass License #475159201 Listed on: 02/08/2019

Compass

Co-Listed By

Meg McGuinness

Compass License #475170025

Last Buyer's Agent

Frank Capitanini

Compass License #475134485

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,338

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1925 | 2010

Lot Details

  • 5,663

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Irregular Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,338

Year Built | Renovated

1925 | 2010

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2010
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 2022
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 920
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1925
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 2942
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Renovated: 2010

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 23X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Full, Interior Stair, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 6X4, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2022
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2022
  • Basement Sq Ft: 920
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1082
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 940
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 14X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.1397

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Hot Water/Steam

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1944

Schools

  • School District: 203
  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • Middle School: Highcrest Middle School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Junior High Dist: 39
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Wilmette Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 45X125X91X10X46X115
  • Lot Description: Irregular
  • Parcel Identification Number: 05274200020000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 14451.12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2019
Closed on
Apr 26, 2019
Sold by
Knier Richard W and Knier Linda
Bought by
Fitzpatrick Matthew G and Fitzpatrick Jeanette
Seller's Agent
Katie Hauser
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Frank Capitanini
Compass
List Price
$810,000
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-8.64%
Total Days on Market
33
Current Estimated Value
$1,131,286

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$391,286
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.17%
Original Mortgage
$555,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fitzpatrick Matthew G $740,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fitzpatrick Matthew G $559,012
Closed Fitzpatrick Matthew G $555,000
Previous Owner Knier Richard W $440,000
Previous Owner Knier Richard W $360,000
Previous Owner Knier Richard W $260,000
Previous Owner Knier Richard W $225,000
Previous Owner Knier Richard W $333,700
Previous Owner Knier Richard W $100,000
Previous Owner Knier Richard W $322,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2019 04/29/19 Sold $740,000 -6.3% $366 / Sq Ft
03/13/2019 03/13/19 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2019 02/27/19 Price Changed $790,000 -2.5% $391 / Sq Ft
02/08/2019 02/08/19 For Sale $810,000 -- $401 / 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 $18,338 $80,814 $16,734 $64,080
2023 $18,900 $80,814 $16,734 $64,080
2022 $18,900 $88,000 $16,734 $71,266
2021 $15,930 $61,316 $14,604 $46,712
2020 $15,669 $61,316 $14,604 $46,712
2019 $13,796 $66,648 $14,604 $52,044
2018 $14,837 $68,546 $12,170 $56,376
2017 $15,076 $68,546 $12,170 $56,376
2016 $14,356 $68,546 $12,170 $56,376
2015 $13,192 $55,763 $10,040 $45,723
2014 $12,995 $55,763 $10,040 $45,723
2013 $13,974 $62,523 $10,040 $52,483
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10267538

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-27-420-002-0000