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5 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,255 Sq. Ft.
3 Car Garage
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This updated 2-story Colonial that seamlessly merges 1920's architectural charm with high-end modern improvements is what you've been waiting for. And, it's an ideal location close to thriving downtown Wilmette, Metra train, parks, award-winning schools & beaches along Lake Michigan. Inside, the home retains its timeless appeal with beautiful hardwood floors throughout, elegant crown molding, graceful arched doorways, and abundant natural light. The spacious floor plan includes a welcoming foyer, a large living room with a cozy fireplace, a separate office, powder room and a gourmet kitchen with open-floorplan connecting dining room. Upstairs the primary suite includes a private bath & walk-in closet. The recently renovated 2nd floor bathroom serves 3 bedrooms including tandem bedrooms 3 & 4. The lower level is fully furnished with a large recreation room, 5th bedroom, adjacent full bathroom & large utility/storage room. Current owners meticulously maintained and improved this home with new 3-car heated garage, 2 added bathrooms, new kitchen, updated electric, updated plumbing, complete tear-off roof with 25-year shingles, energy efficient windows, energy efficient boiler, tankless hot water heater & A/C condenser, plus radiant heat on main floor. Fenced yard with gardens and shady screened party room complete the package. Sellers can close anytime but prefer to remain in the home until school ends in June.

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General

Price: $1,325,000
Taxes: $17,394 (2024)
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12529560
Updated: Today (2/12/2026)
Added to Site: Today

Rental Information

Complex Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Interior

Basement: Finished, F
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Basement Baths: Yes
Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1

Additional Information

Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Exterior

Exterior Features: Other

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Total Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: Wilmette
County: Cook
Township: New Trier
Subdivision: Mckenzie
Driving Directions: lake to 15th go north 1blk. house on N/W corner of 15t and forest

School Information

School District: 39
Elem School District: 39
Midd School District: 39
High School District: 203
Elementary School: Mckenzie Elementary School
Middle School: Wilmette Junior High School
High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Private School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Small Duct High Velocity
Heating Type: Radiator(s)

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Colonial
Architectural Style: Colonial
Construction: Brick
Exterior Const.: Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Tile
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 2,255
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1927
Built Before 1978: Yes
Remodeled/Updated: 2016

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.1607
Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 50 x 140
Fence: Yes
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1927
Tax Amount: $17,394
Tax Year: 2024
Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Property ID: 5284200260000

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Schools

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School Districts:Wilmette School District 39, New Trier Township High School District 203

Name	Grades	Distance
Mckenzie Elementary School 649 Prairie Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091	K-4	0.4 mi
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091	7-8	1.4 mi
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093	9-	2.7 mi
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093	10-12	1 mi

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Price & Sales History for 1500 Forest Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

2/12/2026

Listed

$1,325,000

113.71%

MLS

4/25/2011

Sold

$620,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 1500 Forest Ave

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2023

$16,755

6%

$77,151

—

2022

$15,835

9%

$77,151

30%

2021

$14,494

1%

$59,120

—

2020

$14,315

2%

$59,120

-9%

2019

$14,038

-10%

$64,968

-6%

2018

$15,598

3%

$69,000

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2017

$15,181

5%

$69,000

—

2016

$14,455

-2%

$69,000

11%

2015

$14,740

2%

$62,000

—

2014

$14,519

5%

$62,000

—

2013

$13,852

3%

$62,000

—

2012

$13,441

—

$62,000

—

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3
Total Baths
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1500 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12529560) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1500 Forest Avenue is currently listed for $1,325,000 and was received on February 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 1500 Forest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wilmette? You can browse all Wilmette real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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