Do not miss this rare opportunity to live on one of East Wilmette's most desirable streets! You will absolutely love being near vibrant downtown Wilmette, our beautiful Lake Michigan, Plaza de Lago, schools, the train, and more! This traditional 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers wonderful curb appeal and is ideally set back from the street on beautiful, tree-lined Forest Avenue with charming brick paving. A newer paver walkway and bluestone front steps welcome you. Inside, the first floor is filled with natural light and offers a warm, inviting layout with hardwood floors throughout! The spacious family room features a beautiful fireplace and flows into a bright sunroom-surrounded by windows and perfect for extra living space or anything you wish. The large dining room is ideal for entertaining or casual family meals and leads directly to the eat-in kitchen, complete with white cabinetry, a farm sink, stainless steel appliances, ample pantry storage and awesome eat-in space for everyday living. A full bathroom with shower complete the first level. On the second level, you'll find 4 bedrooms and a large family bathroom featuring an expansive double vanity and tub/shower combo. The newly finished basement offers excellent recreation space - ideal for a second family room, playroom, home gym-plus a spacious office with both recessed and natural light, and a large laundry room. You will appreciate a full attic great for extra storage space. Enjoy the lovely private backyard patio for outdoor dining and entertaining, updated landscaping, and a detached 2-car garage. Do not miss this rare and amazing opportunity to live in the heart of East Wilmette and love where you live!
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$1,335,000
929 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
4beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
-- sqft lot
$1,405,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$4,570 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,405,300
$1.26M - $1.56M
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Beautiful fireplaceNewly finished basementFamily bathroomUpdated landscapingSpacious family roomLarge dining roomFarm sink
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Listing courtesy of:
Frank Capitanini 847-446-9600,
Compass,
Trish Capitanini 847-652-2315,
Compass
Bought with:
Katie Hackett
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12401389
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X23
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X14
Office
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 377 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X29
Heating
- Steam, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Partial, Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Ventless, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Dimensions: 45 X 125 X 91 X 10 X 46 X 115
Details
- Parcel number: 05274200020000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Wilmette
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2025 | Sold | $1,335,000+9% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12401389 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2025 | Pending sale | $1,225,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12401389 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2025 | Contingent | $1,225,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12401389 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,225,000+65.5% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12401389 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2019 | Sold | $740,000-6.3% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10267538 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2019 | Listed for sale | $790,000 |
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| 4/29/2019 | Pending sale | $790,000 |
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| 3/14/2019 | Pending sale | $790,000 |
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| 2/27/2019 | Price change | $790,000-2.5% |
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| 2/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $810,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $80,814 +0% |
| 2023 | $18,338 -3% | $80,813 -8.2% |
| 2022 | $18,900 +18.6% | $87,999 +43.5% |
| 2021 | $15,930 +1.7% | $61,316 |
| 2020 | $15,669 +13.6% | $61,316 -8% |
| 2019 | $13,796 -7% | $66,648 -2.8% |
| 2018 | $14,837 -1.6% | $68,546 |
| 2017 | $15,076 +5% | $68,546 |
| 2016 | $14,356 +8.8% | $68,546 +22.9% |
| 2015 | $13,192 +1.5% | $55,763 |
| 2014 | $12,995 -7% | $55,763 -10.8% |
| 2013 | $13,974 +5.8% | $62,523 -1.4% |
| 2012 | $13,203 +4.3% | $63,399 |
| 2011 | $12,659 +2.5% | $63,399 |
| 2010 | $12,348 +6% | $63,399 -15.5% |
| 2009 | $11,651 +7.4% | $75,049 -5% |
| 2008 | $10,850 +6.7% | $78,999 |
| 2007 | $10,170 -2.2% | $78,999 +18.4% |
| 2006 | $10,395 +2.9% | $66,724 |
| 2005 | $10,106 +2.2% | $66,724 |
| 2004 | $9,889 +0.3% | $66,724 +20.7% |
| 2003 | $9,860 0% | $55,287 |
| 2002 | $9,860 +11.4% | $55,287 |
| 2001 | $8,847 +9.2% | $55,287 +21.8% |
| 2000 | $8,100 | $45,376 |
| 1999 | -- | $45,376 |
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
- 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
- 929 Forest Ave
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