Incredible opportunity to own a historic piece of real estate, built pre-1873, in highly sought after East Wilmette. This home has had only one owner in 44 years, with remarkable upkeep and upgrades. Prepare to be wowed by sunlight, with floor to ceiling windows and bright open rooms. First floor features living room, dining room with built in bar/cabinets and hideaway office, family room, sitting room. Open kitchen with marble countertops, double pantry, and tons of storage opens up into bright breakfast nook. Upstairs are 5bd rms, the primary featuring brand new double sink/cabinetry, steam shower, and attached his and her walk-in closets. 3 more bedrooms complete the second floor. 5th bedroom on 3rd floor, with large closets and full bathroom. Incredibly large and deep backyard, completely fenced in and home to lush landscaping of daffodils, hyacinths, forsythia, and hydrangeas to name a few. Detached two car garage with electrical charger and front wrap porch. This home is a can't miss!
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$1,580,000
922 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
5beds
3,125sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1868
10,340 Square Feet Lot
$1,602,800 Zestimate®
$506/sqft
$6,544 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,602,800
$1.46M - $1.76M
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Floor to ceiling windowsFamily roomSitting roomHideaway officeDouble pantryBright open roomsBright breakfast nook
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Listing courtesy of:
Elizabeth Gantz 847-446-1855,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Frank Capitanini
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12564306
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X17
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 441 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X21
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X6
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X17
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,125 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Lot
- Size: 10,340 sqft
- Dimensions: 55 x 188
Details
- Parcel number: 05274150130000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1868
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wilmette
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Sold | $1,580,000-4.2%$506/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12564306 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2026 | Contingent | $1,650,000$528/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12564306 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000$528/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12564306 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $114,182 +0% |
| 2023 | $24,555 -2.6% | $114,181 -7.6% |
| 2022 | $25,221 +0.1% | $123,584 +20% |
| 2021 | $25,199 +1.2% | $102,989 |
| 2020 | $24,892 +3.2% | $102,989 -8% |
| 2019 | $24,129 -5.9% | $111,945 -1.8% |
| 2018 | $25,646 +2.7% | $113,983 |
| 2017 | $24,962 +4.7% | $113,983 |
| 2016 | $23,845 +9.6% | $113,983 +26.3% |
| 2015 | $21,753 -2.8% | $90,247 -4.1% |
| 2014 | $22,371 +9% | $94,140 +3.9% |
| 2013 | $20,529 +18.1% | $90,620 +9.6% |
| 2012 | $17,389 +5.3% | $82,707 +0.8% |
| 2011 | $16,512 +2.6% | $82,080 |
| 2010 | $16,093 +18.9% | $82,080 |
| 2009 | $13,536 +9.3% | $82,080 |
| 2008 | $12,389 +2.2% | $82,080 |
| 2007 | $12,120 -13.5% | $82,080 |
| 2006 | $14,019 +2.7% | $82,080 |
| 2005 | $13,652 +1.6% | $82,080 |
| 2004 | $13,442 +17.2% | $82,080 +28.2% |
| 2003 | $11,467 0% | $64,000 |
| 2002 | $11,467 +10.2% | $64,000 |
| 2001 | $10,404 +4.4% | $64,000 +15.6% |
| 2000 | $9,969 +3.4% | $55,384 |
| 1999 | $9,639 | $55,384 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Ouilmette North
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Wilmette Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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
- 922 Forest Ave
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