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.
Active
$2,150,000
623 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
5beds
4,712sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
9,500 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$456/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceFinished basementLarge south-facing windowsCenter islandPrimary suiteSitting areaSolid brick four square
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Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 01:02pm
Listing courtesy of:
Sara Brahm 312-925-6561,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12397215

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Office, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X17
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X18
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X20
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X20
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X3
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X19
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 435 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X15
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 552 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X23
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Features
- Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Living Room, Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,712
- Total interior livable area: 4,712 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 190
Details
- Parcel number: 05274230030000
- Special conditions: Exclusions-Call List Office
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: American 4-Sq.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
- Major remodel year: 2011
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmette
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $456/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,290,000
- Annual tax amount: $28,520
- Date on market: 7/19/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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