What a great house! 1219 Forest in the heart of east Wilmette's CAGE neighborhood is a fantastic place to call home! On a large yard on a newly bricked street, the beautiful front porch welcomes you in! Great foyer has architectural interest with an office nook and beautiful stairway details. Lovely original features throughout, including lead glass windows and beautiful hard wood floors. Every rooms flows as it should, with bright living room open to the pretty dining room, with a gas fireplace to enjoy long meals by the fire. Many beautiful built-ins in the dining room add function and beauty. The updated kitchen has beautiful counters, high end appliances, pantry closet and eating area with abundant light. Overlooking the amazing yard is the family room, rebuilt in 2022 with new windows, new wood floors and automated blinds. This home has five bedrooms and 3.5 baths.The primary suite was built out to include an organized walk-in closet and a lovely bath with double vanity and heated floor. Two additional large bedrooms and hall bath complete the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor offers two more bedrooms and a full bath, that was redone in 2022. Basement is an awesome play and/or hang-out space. The deck is a wonderful extension of the home with gas lines to fire pit and grill, new speakers, stair lighting and outdoor TV enclosure. The yard is professionally maintained by Chalet and is beautiful! This home is meticulously cared for with numerous updates, including a new roof in 2018, refinished floors, new exterior doors, and stylishly remodeled bathrooms. Fresh, youthful decor and lighting throughout. For a comprehensive list of upgrades, please see the Additional Information tab. In a favorite Wilmette neighborhood, this home is close to schools, the Village center, blocks to the beach and close to public transportation. This is a forever home!
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$1,649,000
1219 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
5beds
2,288sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
9,250 Square Feet Lot
$1,986,500 Zestimate®
$721/sqft
$6,456 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,986,500
$1.79M - $2.22M
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Gas fireplaceHeated floorOffice nookArchitectural interestLarge yardPrimary suiteFamily room
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Katie Hauser 847-446-9600,
Compass,
Meg McGuinness 847-863-5599,
Compass
Bought with:
Lydia DeLeo
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12332334
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X6
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet, Breakfast Room), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X18
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 775 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31X25
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X22
Walk in closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Range Hood
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Dormer
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,288 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 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: Deck
Lot
- Size: 9,250 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 X 185
Details
- Parcel number: 05273190050000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
- Major remodel year: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Wilmette
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2025 | Sold | $1,649,000$721/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12332334 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2025 | Pending sale | $1,649,000$721/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12332334 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2025 | Contingent | $1,649,000$721/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12332334 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,649,000+73.6%$721/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12332334 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2014 | Sold | $950,000+0.1%$415/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2014 | Listed for sale | $949,000-1.1%$415/sqft |
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| 7/22/2008 | Sold | $960,000$420/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $75,451 +0% |
| 2023 | $16,369 +5.8% | $75,450 |
| 2022 | $15,470 +1.5% | $75,450 +21.7% |
| 2021 | $15,242 +1.3% | $62,001 |
| 2020 | $15,052 -4.9% | $62,001 -14.9% |
| 2019 | $15,835 -9.6% | $72,845 -5.5% |
| 2018 | $17,519 +2.8% | $77,075 |
| 2017 | $17,049 +5.2% | $77,075 |
| 2016 | $16,210 +7.4% | $77,075 +21.6% |
| 2015 | $15,090 +1.5% | $63,407 |
| 2014 | $14,863 +4.8% | $63,407 |
| 2013 | $14,180 -12.9% | $63,407 -18.2% |
| 2012 | $16,273 +4.4% | $77,559 |
| 2011 | $15,580 +2.6% | $77,559 |
| 2010 | $15,187 +13% | $77,559 -4.8% |
| 2009 | $13,439 +1.4% | $81,505 -5% |
| 2008 | $13,248 +18.3% | $85,794 |
| 2007 | $11,195 +4.1% | $85,794 +24.5% |
| 2006 | $10,753 +2.6% | $68,929 |
| 2005 | $10,481 +2.2% | $68,929 |
| 2004 | $10,259 +11.5% | $68,929 +33.3% |
| 2003 | $9,201 -3.6% | $51,716 -3.5% |
| 2002 | $9,546 +14.4% | $53,584 |
| 2001 | $8,344 +4.3% | $53,584 +19.6% |
| 2000 | $7,996 +3.5% | $44,816 |
| 1999 | $7,729 | $44,816 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Ouilmette North
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Wilmette Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Central Elementary School
- Middle: Highcrest Middle School
- High: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- District: 39
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Wilmette
- 60091
- Ouilmette North
- 1219 Forest Ave
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