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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 623 Forest Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,950,000
- Taxes: $28,520 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12464255
- Added to Site: 132 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Built-in Features
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Bedroom, Wood-Burning, Gas Log
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink, Bidet
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Sheridan Road, West on Forest Ave
School Information
- School District: 39
- Midd School District: 39
- Elementary School: Central Elementary School
- Middle School: Highcrest Middle 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: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: American Foursquare
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 4,712
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1917
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2011
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 190
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1917
- Tax Amount: $28,520
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Exclusions-Call List Office
- Property ID: 5274230030000
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Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 623 Forest Ave
School Districts:Wilmette School District 39, New Trier Township High School District 203
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Central Elementary School, Wilmette, IL 910 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 | K-4 | 0.3 mi |
Highcrest Middle School 569 Hunter Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 5-6 | 1.9 mi |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 2.3 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 3.6 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 623 Forest Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/21/2025
Sold
$1,950,000
-4.83%
MLS
9/05/2025
Listed
$2,049,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
623 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12464255) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,950,000 on November 21, 2025. Want to learn more about 623 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.

