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Property Description
Quintessential East Wilmette home with great front porch, spacious lot (50 x 189), and rooms in all the right spaces for today's living on a tree lined street! This gorgeous 5-bedroom, 5.1 bathroom property had a full expansion renovation, with a three-story addition and dug out basement in 2008, plus new improvements. The inviting front porch welcomes you into the foyer where you will notice beautiful millwork, hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and sun filled rooms. Formal living room features lovely windows, an updated gas fireplace that opens to formal dining room with leaded glass windows. Dining area is open to the kitchen and family room, perfect for entertaining a crowd. Oversized chef's kitchen with custom cabinets, newer quartzite countertops, two sinks, Wolf oven and a half & range, SubZero refrigerator/freezer, one beverage door, one freezer drawer, walk-in pantry, control zone and large island! Kitchen opens to the family room with a wood burning fireplace, flanked by custom bookshelves, plus an additional entertainment area with a wine fridge and kegerator. South facing back of the home, overlooks the backyard - included a deck with trex-like decking, two bluestone patio areas, built in grill/plus green egg and fireplace. Dedicated office with loads of built ins and beautiful powder room finishes the first floor. The second-floor features primary suite with a fireplace in the bedroom, huge bathroom with his and her vanities, steam shower, radiant floors, soaking bubble tub, plus two spacious walk-in closets and a linen closet. Additional stackable laundry is on the floor. Three additional, generous-sized bedrooms are off the second floor landing, including an en-suite and hall bath. Third floor offers an additional bedroom, with an ensuite bathroom and a walk-in closet. Bonus space for an additional sitting room/office, plus storage finishes the floor. You won't be disappointed with the dug out basement, features a fabulous rec room, exercise room, 300+ temperature controlled wine celler, mudroom, laundry room and TONS of storage areas. Landscaped back yard with a bluestone walkway. Two car garage, plus a parking pad. Can't beat this walkable location to Central Elementary, town, Metra train, shops, Plaza Del Lago, and the beach!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 831 Forest Ave
General
- Sold For: $2,399,000
- Taxes: $33,058 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12490064
- Added to Site: 97 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood-Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off-Alley, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Sheridan Road, West on Forest to house
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: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: American Foursquare
- Construction: Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 6,231
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1903
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2009
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 189
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1903
- Tax Amount: $33,058
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 5274210020000
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Sold by Redfin Corporation
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Schools
Schools serving 831 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 | 0.2 mi |
Highcrest Middle School 569 Hunter Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 5-6 | 1.7 mi |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 2.1 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 3.4 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 1.4 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 831 Forest Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/21/2025
Sold
$2,399,000
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MLS
10/10/2025
Listed
$2,399,000
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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.
831 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12490064) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,399,000 on November 21, 2025. Want to learn more about 831 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.

