Welcome to 1118 Forest!!! Your dream home just became more attainable! The location cannot be beat as it is steps to town, train, schools and Gillson beach. Seize the opportunity to own this beloved 5/6 bedroom, 4.2 bath home situated on an oversized 75' wide by 185' deep lot! You'll dream of having coffee on the swing of the huge sunlit front porch or on the back deck of the oversized fenced-in yard with beautiful tree coverage for natural shade. Once inside you'll find timeless character and incredible charm with gleaming hardwood floors, 9' ceilings, solid quarter-sawn oak pocket doors and more. The first floor features a lovely sitting room, a gracious living room with woodburning fireplace and bookcases, a grand dining room perfect for hosting family gatherings...all leading to the huge open concept updated kitchen/family room with high ceilings and 2 story windows flooding this room with natural light! A beautiful staircase and spectacular stained glass window leads you to the 2nd floor of 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Retreat to the spacious primary suite with a vaulted ceiling, newer windows and a spa like bath. With multiple at-home working spaces, storage options, and flex rooms to use as your needs require, this home has everything. At a total of nearly 6000 Sq. Ft., this home offers both appeal and the convenience of modern life, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere that honors history while embracing innovation. Lower level offers a bathroom, laundry, a huge recreation room with new carpet, high ceilings and attached bball hoop. Hockey fans will adore the puck-shooting room, which can easily be converted into an exercise room. You'll also find extra parking, as the rare front driveway accommodates at least 4 cars in addition to the 2 car detached garage. Enjoy this home's location near the thriving downtown community of Wilmette! Outdoor hockey rink, boards, and accessories included if so desired. Don't miss out on this Unbeatable Value!
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Price cut: $100K (6/26)
$2,495,000
1118 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
6beds
5,669sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
0.32 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$440/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All brick homeWoodburning fireplaceHigh ceilingsOversized fenced-in yardFront drivewayNew carpetCustom millwork
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 01, 2025 at 10:07pm
Listing courtesy of:
Liz Van Horn 847-881-0200,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Courtney Cook,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12323103

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Office, Bonus Room, Foyer, Recreation Room, Exercise Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Screens), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink)
- Level: Second
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X17
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X21
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Granite Counters), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X15
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 560 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X35
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Gas Cooktop
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Some Stained Glass, Some Wood Windows
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 5,669 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 75X185
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 05273150170000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
- Major remodel year: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: East Wilmette
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmette
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $440/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,589,990
- Annual tax amount: $35,327
- Date on market: 4/1/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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