Seller's Agent in 2025
Frank Capitanini
Compass
(781) 609-9223
103 in this area
189 Total Sales
929 Forest Ave Wilmette, IL 60091
Estimated Value: $1,360,016
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,944
Sq Ft
$700/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- Traditional Architecture
- Home Office
- Central Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Formal Dining Room
About This Home
As of August 2025Do not miss this rare opportunity to live on one of East Wilmette's most desirable streets! You will absolutely love being near vibrant downtown Wilmette, our beautiful Lake Michigan, Plaza de Lago, schools, the train, and more! This traditional 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers wonderful curb appeal and is ideally set back from the street on beautiful, tree-lined Forest Avenue with charming brick paving. A newer paver walkway and bluestone front steps welcome you. Inside, the first floor is filled with natural light and offers a warm, inviting layout with hardwood floors throughout! The spacious family room features a beautiful fireplace and flows into a bright sunroom-surrounded by windows and perfect for extra living space or anything you wish. The large dining room is ideal for entertaining or casual family meals and leads directly to the eat-in kitchen, complete with white cabinetry, a farm sink, stainless steel appliances, ample pantry storage and awesome eat-in space for everyday living. A full bathroom with shower complete the first level. On the second level, you'll find 4 bedrooms and a large family bathroom featuring an expansive double vanity and tub/shower combo. The newly finished basement offers excellent recreation space - ideal for a second family room, playroom, home gym-plus a spacious office with both recessed and natural light, and a large laundry room. You will appreciate a full attic great for extra storage space. Enjoy the lovely private backyard patio for outdoor dining and entertaining, updated landscaping, and a detached 2-car garage. Do not miss this rare and amazing opportunity to live in the heart of East Wilmette and love where you live!
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475128035
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,338
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Side Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Asphalt Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Ventless Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Window Treatments
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
- Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Range
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Sinks
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Schools
- Central Elementary School
- Highcrest Middle School
- New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi
Utilities
- Partial Air Conditioning Available
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Lake Michigan Water
- Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Patio
- Lot Dimensions are 45 x 125 x 91 x 10 x 46 x 115
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 11, 2026
Sold by
Kosoko Genevieve
Bought by
Gengen Revocable Trust and Kosoko
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$825,000
Outstanding Balance
$824,177
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$535,839
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 26, 2025
Closed on
Aug 1, 2025
Sold by
Fitzpatrick Matthew G and Fitzpatrick Jeannette
Bought by
Kosoko Genevieve M
Seller's Agent
Frank Capitanini
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Katharine Hackett
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,335,000
Premium/Discount to List
$110,000
8.98%
Views
20
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.61%
Original Mortgage
$801,000
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.88%
Original Mortgage
$555,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gengen Revocable Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Kosoko Genevieve M | $1,335,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Kosoko Genevieve M | $1,335,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Fitzpatrick Matthew G | $740,000 | First American Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Gengen Revocable Trust | $825,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kosoko Genevieve M | $801,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Fitzpatrick Matthew G | $555,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2025 08/01/25 | Sold | $1,335,000 | +9.0% | $687 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/30/2025 06/30/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/26/2025 06/26/25 | For Sale | $1,225,000 | +65.5% | $630 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/29/2019 04/29/19 | Sold | $740,000 | -6.3% | $366 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 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
| 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 | $18,338 | $116,000 | $19,776 | $96,224 |
| 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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Frank Capitanini
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Trish Capitanini
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Trish Capitanini
Compass
(847) 652-2315
68 in this area
93 Total Sales
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Katharine Hackett
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Katharine Hackett
@ Properties
(847) 271-3733
28 in this area
110 Total Sales
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Katie Hauser
Seller's Agent in 2019
Katie Hauser
Compass
(847) 212-5214
55 in this area
128 Total Sales
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Meg McGuinness
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Meg McGuinness
Compass
(847) 863-5599
42 in this area
75 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12401389
APN: 05-27-420-002-0000
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