1730 Forest Avenue

Wilmette, IL 60091

$965,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,015 Sq. Ft.
$320 / Sq. Ft.
3,015
Sq. Ft.
$320
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Meticulously maintained and updated 4bd/2.1ba Wilmette Farm House on a quiet and treelined cobblestone street. Easy access to both Wilmette train stations and the central downtown area. This home has been expertly renovated and expanded. The addition is seamless and carries through architectural and period details that enhance this home making it a place to entertain and enjoy family living. Enter into a peaceful sun-filled 3 seasons South facing screened porch. The foyer flows into the amply sized...Meticulously maintained and updated 4bd/2.1ba Wilmette Farm House on a quiet and treelined cobblestone street. Easy access to both Wilmette train stations and the central downtown area. This home has been expertly renovated and expanded. The addition is seamless and carries through architectural and period details that enhance this home making it a place to entertain and enjoy family living. Enter into a peaceful sun-filled 3 seasons South facing screened porch. The foyer flows into the amply sized living room with lovely large windows and quarter sawed oak floors, which run throughout the home. French doors lead to the dining room with builtin cabinets, wainscot, and a cozy window seat. The kitchen and family room addition in 2000 boasts beautiful transom windows, Woodmode cabinetry, granite counters, and an eating area. The family room has a gas fireplace and sits next to the mudroom with a back door entrance off of the deck overlooking a private backyard with gardens and mature plantings. Two car garage with Bessler stair to storage above. The second floor has 3 sunfilled family bedrooms and an updated hall bath. The primary suite is dreamy, with windows overlooking the treetops and a luxurious bath with a soaking tub. The second-floor laundry room is a bonus complete with cabinetry and sink. The third-floor retreat is finished with skylights, hardwood floors, and builtins with drawers, make this a teen suite or playroom for young children. The unfinished area on the third floor could be easily completed for an extra bedroom or office with space for another bath. The unfinished basement has extra high ceilings, a second laundry room, and plenty of room for storage. The basement could be easily finished. All new HVAC, newer windows throughout, new roof, 3 level addition, etc, an extensive list of updates will be provided.

Listing Agent

  1. René Nelson

    René Nelson

    Listing Agent

    Compass

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Property Details for 1730 Forest Avenue

Area
Wilmette
Township
New Trier
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Cars
2.0
Heat/Fuel
Forced Air

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/05/2021 10:22 AM

Property Details for 1730 Forest Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #10926322
Days on Market78
Taxes$19,305 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1899
Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,000 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1730 Forest Avenue

Stories-Year Built1899Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,875 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,266

Property Taxes

$1,609

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1730 Forest Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 39
  • Elementary School: Mckenzie Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Wilmette Junior High School
  • High School District: 203
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 39
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Space Pac
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Attic, Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Enclosed Porch
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2000
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X140
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 19
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Size: 23X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Size: 11X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Size: 12X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Size: 14X9
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Size: 16X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Size: 17X9
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Size: 17X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Size: 11X7
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Size: 16X14
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Size: 10X9
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Size: 16X17
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Size: 19X20
Additional Room #4 Information
  • Addtl Room 4 Size: 14X10
Additional Room #5 Information
  • Addtl Room 5 Size: 10X5
Additional Room #6 Information
  • Addtl Room 6 Size: 17X8
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
Attic Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Attic
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room

Property History for 1730 Forest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1730 Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$22,400Additions$73,600Total$96,000
Tax Record2022$20,618 ($1,718 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,015 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,015 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1899CountyCOOKAPN05-28-418-015Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1730 Forest Avenue

This home is within New Trier Twp Hsd 203 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mckenzie Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Highcrest Middle School
Public5 to 6

Wilmette Junior High School
Public7 to 8

New Trier Township H S Winnetka
Public10 to 12

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