929 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 - Photo 1

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$1,335,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

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!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 929 Forest Ave

General

Sold For: $1,335,000
Taxes: $18,338 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12401389
Added to Site: 203 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath, Separate Dining Room
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Log, Ventless
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Double Sink

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Wilmette
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Located east of Green Bay Road, just south of Lake Avenue. Forest Avenue is accessible via 10th Street or 9th Street.

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: Partial, Small Duct High Velocity
Heating Type: Steam, Radiator(s)

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Construction: Stucco
Exterior Const.: Stucco
Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
Roof: Asphalt
Windows: Window Treatments
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
Year Built: 1924
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 45 x 125 x 91 x 10 x 46 x 115

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1924
Tax Amount: $18,338
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 5274200020000

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Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Schools

Schools serving 929 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	1.6 mi
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091	7-8	2 mi
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093	9-	3.3 mi
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093	10-12	1.3 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 929 Forest Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/01/2025

Sold

$1,335,000

8.98%

MLS

6/26/2025

Listed

$1,225,000

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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.

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Listed by Debbie Evans

929 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12401389) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,335,000 on August 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 929 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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