623 Forest Ave

Wilmette, IL 60091

$1,950,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4,712 Sq. Ft.
$414 / Sq. Ft.
4,712
Sq. Ft.
$414
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 11/21/25
Closed 11/21/25
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Description

Rare opportunity to own this quintessential East Wilmette solid brick four square with 5 bedrooms, 4.1 baths on a 50 x 190 lot, on the beautiful brick street of Forest Avenue! The front porch welcomes you into this stately home with loads of character throughout. Spacious first floor living room has beautiful millwork throughout with a gas fireplace, flanked by built ins. Dining room is perfect for entertaining large crowds. The sun-drenched gourmet kitchen is a dream for any culinary enthusiasts...Rare opportunity to own this quintessential East Wilmette solid brick four square with 5 bedrooms, 4.1 baths on a 50 x 190 lot, on the beautiful brick street of Forest Avenue! The front porch welcomes you into this stately home with loads of character throughout. Spacious first floor living room has beautiful millwork throughout with a gas fireplace, flanked by built ins. Dining room is perfect for entertaining large crowds. The sun-drenched gourmet kitchen is a dream for any culinary enthusiasts with quarter-sawn wood cabinets, granite countertops, center island, double oven, Wolf cooktop, Subzero refrigerator, two dishwashers and two sinks. The breakfast area is a perfect gathering spot and opens to the sunny family room. The back of the home has large south-facing windows with a sizeable mudroom that opens to the backyard. The second floor boasts a primary suite with two closets, a sitting area and spa-like primary bath, loaded with a jacuzzi soaker tub, steam shower and a double vanity. Three additional bedrooms and a hall bath finish the floor. The third-floor retreat is a book lovers dream. Full of bookshelves and nooks to read, plus a bedroom and a full bath. The expanded finished basement has a wet bar and room for a pool table, hang out space, work out room, full bath and workshop, plus laundry and lots of storage. Outside, you can enjoy the lush and professionally landscaped private yard with a blue stone patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining or simply relaxing in nature. There is a gas connection for a grill. Stone paver walkway to the garage and additional carport/interior sports court! The location of this home is unbeatable, blocks to Elmwood Dunes, the new and improved Plaza Del Lago, Gilson Beach, Central Elementary School, Metra train and vibrant downtown.

Property Details for 623 Forest Avenue

Area
Wilmette
Township
New Trier
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Small Duct High Velocity
Num of Interior Fireplaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 11/21/2025 02:41 PM

Property Details for 623 Forest Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12464255
Days on Market19
Taxes$28,520 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1917
Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,500 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 623 Forest Avenue

Stories-Year Built1917Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,012 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,636

Property Taxes

$2,377

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 623 Forest Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 39
  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Highcrest Middle School
  • High School District: 203
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 39
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Off Alley, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Built-in Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 14
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Attic: Finished
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Bidet
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Small Duct High Velocity
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Bedroom
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Office, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Storage
  • Num of Baths: 4.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2011
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 4712
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 4712
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 4712
  • Lower Sq Ft: 1140
  • Main Sq Ft: 1588
  • Upper Sq Ft: 1984
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 190
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Plans
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-09-05T14:08:11
  • Photos Count: 43
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 2
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: Image360
  • Virtual Tour YN: Yes
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X17
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 11X18
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X15
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 18X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X19
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X13
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 29X15
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 12X9
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 4X3
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 13X9
Eating Area Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Dimensions: 13X11
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 14X12
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Dimensions: 11X20
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 21X20
Recreation Rm Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Rm
  • Dimensions: 24X23

Property History for 623 Forest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2025

Sold

MRED #12464255

$1,950,000—
Sep 23, 2025

Pending

MRED #12464255

—
Sep 23, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12464255

—
Sep 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12464255

$2,049,000—
Aug 13, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12397215

$2,150,000—
Jul 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12397215

$2,150,000—
Jun 9, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #160566194

$1,420,000

+7.3% / yr

Aug 30, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #78697599

$1,090,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2025

Sold

MRED #12464255

$1,950,000
09/23/2025

Pending

MRED #12464255

—
09/23/2025

Contingent

MRED #12464255

—
09/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12464255

$2,049,000
08/13/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12397215

$2,150,000
07/19/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12397215

$2,150,000
06/09/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #160566194

$1,420,000

+7.3% / yr

08/30/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #78697599

$1,090,000

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Public Records for 623 Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$26,125Additions$102,875Total$129,000
Tax Record2023$28,520 ($2,377 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,053 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,053 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918CountyCOOKAPN05-27-423-003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 623 Forest Avenue

This home is within New Trier Twp Hsd 203 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Central Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Highcrest Middle School
Public - 5 to 6
Wilmette Junior High School
Public - 7 to 8
New Trier Township H S Northfield
Public - 9
Rating
School
Distance
Central Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Highcrest Middle School
Public5 to 6

Wilmette Junior High School
Public7 to 8

New Trier Township H S Northfield
Public9

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