$1,140,000

beds

baths

half bath

3,163

square ft

1241 Forest Avenue

Wilmette, Illinois 60091

Closed / MLS #12454780 / Single Family / Wilmette

Listing information updated 10/12/2025 at 1:23pm

Don't miss this classic East Wilmette, American Four Square home with 5 bedrooms and 2.1 baths, with new and refinished floors! It's hard to beat the location on Forest Avenue...walk to the heart of the downtown, train, parks, school and beach! This home has been lovingly maintained and renovated over the years and is a perfect family home. Newer Hardie Board exterior gives it beautiful curb appeal. Inviting front porch welcomes you into the foyer and grand living room with a wood burning fireplace. Formal dining area is perfect for entertaining. The white kitchen has an island and loads of storage. It also includes an eat in space and opens to a family room. Plus, don't miss the amazing screened in porch that overlooks the spacious yard! The second floor boast five bedrooms, including a primary ensuite. Third floor bonus space has two rooms for flex space. Lower level has a rec room and additional unfinished space for storage. Basement walk out. Don't miss the opportunity to move into the CAGE area!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

American 4-Sq.

Exterior Type:

Fiber Cement

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Alley,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

3.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,163

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s)

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

18x15 - Main

Dining Room:

12x16 - Main

Kitchen:

13x20 - Main

Family Room:

20x15 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

19x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x14 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x13 - Second

Bedroom 5:

10x11 - Second Level

Eating Area:

13x10 - Main Level

Bonus Room:

12x18 - Third Level

Recreation Room:

25x15 - Basement Level

Foyer:

7x15 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$20,074

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60091

City:

Wilmette

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

39, 203

Elementary School:

Central Elementary School

Middle School:

Highcrest Middle School

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

Architecture Style:

American 4-Sq.

Exterior Type:

Fiber Cement

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Alley,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

3.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,163

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s)

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

18x15 - Main

Dining Room:

12x16 - Main

Kitchen:

13x20 - Main

Family Room:

20x15 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

19x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x14 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x13 - Second

Bedroom 5:

10x11 - Second Level

Eating Area:

13x10 - Main Level

Bonus Room:

12x18 - Third Level

Recreation Room:

25x15 - Basement Level

Foyer:

7x15 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$20,074

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60091

City:

Wilmette

County:

Cook

School District(s):

39, 203

Elementary School:

Central Elementary School

Middle School:

Highcrest Middle School

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 847.881.0200

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1241 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 is a single family home which sold for $1,140,000. 1241 Forest Avenue features 5 Beds, 2 Baths, 1 Half Bath. This single family home has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since August 25th, 2025 and was built in 1904. Nearby schools include Central Elementary School, Highcrest Middle School, and New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi. The nearest transit stops include Wilmette Metra Metra Union Pacific North line.