$1,400,072

1500 FOREST Avenue, Wilmette IL, 60091

Price per sqft$620.87

Built in1927

Property size2,255 sqft

Property typeResidential

Bought with Michael Shin with Coldwell Banker Realty and Listed by Lyn Flannery with @properties Christie's International Real Estate 847-338-2753

Overview

Sold

Closed

Listed Feb 12, 2026

Updated May 29

This updated 2-story Colonial that seamlessly merges 1920's architectural charm with high-end modern improvements is what you've been waiting for. And, it's an ideal location close to thriving downtown Wilmette, Metra train, parks, award-winning schools & beaches along Lake Michigan. Inside, the home retains its timeless appeal with beautiful hardwood floors throughout, elegant crown molding, graceful arched doorways, and abundant natural light. The spacious floor plan includes a welcoming foyer, a large living room with a cozy fireplace, a separate office, powder room and a gourmet kitchen with open-floorplan connecting dining room. Upstairs the primary suite includes a private bath & walk-in closet. The recently renovated 2nd floor bathroom serves 3 bedrooms including tandem bedrooms 3 & 4. The lower level is fully furnished with a large recreation room, 5th bedroom, adjacent full bathroom & large utility/storage room. Current owners meticulously maintained and improved this home with new 3-car heated garage, 2 added bathrooms, new kitchen, updated electric, updated plumbing, complete tear-off roof with 25-year shingles, energy efficient windows, energy efficient boiler, tankless hot water heater & A/C condenser, plus radiant heat on main floor. Fenced yard with gardens and shady screened party room complete the package. Sellers can close anytime but prefer to remain in the home until school ends in June. Please note that all offers are due at 2:00 on Sunday 2/15.

Additional information

MLS^® ID: 12529560

Interior Features

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Fireplace: Yes
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size: 0.16 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes: $17,394
Tax Frequency: Annually
Garage: Yes

Bought with Michael Shin with Coldwell Banker Realty and Listed by Lyn Flannery with @properties Christie's International Real Estate 847-338-2753

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