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Lisa Hillman

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Listed by Sara Brahmof @properties Christie's International Real Estate

$ 2,399,000

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831 Forest Avenue Wilmette, IL 60091

5 Beds

5.5 Baths

6,231 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 6,231 sqft

Price per Sqft $385

MLS Listing ID 12490064

Style American 4-Sq.

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1903

Annual Tax Amount $33,058

Tax Year 2023

Lot Dimensions 50 x 189

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

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!

Location

State IL

County Cook

Community Sidewalks, Street Lights

Rooms

Basement Partially Finished, Full

Interior

Interior Features Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator

Laundry Upper Level, Multiple Locations

Exterior

Exterior Feature Outdoor Grill

Garage Spaces 2.0

View Y/N true

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Story 3 Stories

Foundation Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan, Public

Structure Type Stucco

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Central Elementary School

Middle Schools Highcrest Middle School

High Schools New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi

School District 39, 39, 203

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

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