1500 Forest, Wilmette IL 60091
$1,325,000

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Property Description

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. Please note that all offers are due at 2:00 on Sunday 2/15.

Features & Information

Key Details

  • List Price $1,325,000
  • Property Taxes $17,394
  • Square Feet 2255
  • Price/ Sq. Ft. $587.58
  • Year Built 1927
  • Parking Type Garage
  • Status Contingent

Rooms

  • Total Rooms 10
  • Basement F
  • Master Bedroom

  • Master Bath F
  • Room Size 19X13
  • Bedroom 2

  • Room Size 13X9
  • Floor Level 2nd Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3

  • Room Size 13X10
  • Floor Level 2nd Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4

  • Room Size 13X11
  • Floor Level 2nd Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Living Room

  • Room Size 23X13
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Dining Room

  • Room Size 13X11
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Kitchen

  • Room Size 16X13
  • Kitchen Type Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Updated Kitchen
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Basement

  • Basement Description Finished
  • Bathroom(s) in Basement Y

Additional Rooms

  • Additional Room 1

  • Additional Room 1 Name 5th Bdrm
  • Additional Room Size 14X13
  • Additional Room Level Basement
  • Additional Room Flooring Carpet
  • Additional Room 2

  • Additional Room 2 Name Recreation Rm
  • Additional Room Size 34X13
  • Additional Room Level Basement
  • Additional Room Flooring Carpet

Interior Features

  • Appliances

  • Appliances Included Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type Radiators
  • Air Conditioning Space Pac
  • Fireplace

  • # of Fireplaces 1
  • Type of Fireplace Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen,Gas Logs

Exterior Features

  • Building Information

  • Age of Building 91-100 Years
  • Exterior Construction Brick
  • Foundation Concrete
  • Parking

  • Parking Garage
  • # of Cars 3
  • Garage Features Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated

Location

  • County Cook
  • Township New Trier
  • Corporate Limits Wilmette
  • Directions to Property Lake To 15th Go North 1blk. House On N/w Corner Of 15t And Forest
  • Schools

  • Elementary School District 39
  • School Name Mckenzie Elementary Schoo
  • Junior High District 39
  • School Name Wilmette Junior High Scho
  • High School District: 203
  • School Name New Trier Twp H.S. Northf
  • Property Taxes

  • Tax 17394
  • Tax Year 2024
  • Tax Exemptions Homeowner
  • Parcel Identification Number 05284200260000
  • Lot Information

  • Dimensions 50X140
  • Acreage 0.1607

Utilities

  • Sewer Sewer-Publ

Listed by: @properties Christie's International Real Estate | Phone: 847.881.0200
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