$1,950,000

beds

baths

half bath

4,712

square ft

623 Forest Avenue

Wilmette, Illinois 60091

Closed / MLS #12464255 / Single Family / Wilmette

Listing information updated 11/21/2025 at 3:03pm

Rare opportunity to own this quintessential East Wilmette solid brick four square with 5 bedrooms, 4.1 baths on a 50 x 190 lot, on the beautiful brick street of Forest Avenue! The front porch welcomes you into this stately home with loads of character throughout. Spacious first floor living room has beautiful millwork throughout with a gas fireplace, flanked by built ins. Dining room is perfect for entertaining large crowds. The sun-drenched gourmet kitchen is a dream for any culinary enthusiasts with quarter-sawn wood cabinets, granite countertops, center island, double oven, Wolf cooktop, Subzero refrigerator, two dishwashers and two sinks. The breakfast area is a perfect gathering spot and opens to the sunny family room. The back of the home has large south-facing windows with a sizeable mudroom that opens to the backyard. The second floor boasts a primary suite with two closets, a sitting area and spa-like primary bath, loaded with a jacuzzi soaker tub, steam shower and a double vanity. Three additional bedrooms and a hall bath finish the floor. The third-floor retreat is a book lovers dream. Full of bookshelves and nooks to read, plus a bedroom and a full bath. The expanded finished basement has a wet bar and room for a pool table, hang out space, work out room, full bath and workshop, plus laundry and lots of storage. Outside, you can enjoy the lush and professionally landscaped private yard with a blue stone patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining or simply relaxing in nature. There is a gas connection for a grill. Stone paver walkway to the garage and additional carport/interior sports court! The location of this home is unbeatable, blocks to Elmwood Dunes, the new and improved Plaza Del Lago, Gilson Beach, Central Elementary School, Metra train and vibrant downtown.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

American 4-Sq.

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Small Duct High Velocity

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Off Alley,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,712

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Built-in Features

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

29x15 - Main

Dining Room:

16x15 - Main

Kitchen:

18x19 - Main

Family Room:

18x13 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

15x17 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x13 - Second

Bedroom 5:

11x18 - Third Level

Eating Area:

13x11 - Main Level

Office:

14x12 - Second Level

Bonus Room:

21x20 - Third Level

Recreation Rm:

24x23 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$28,520

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:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Small Duct High Velocity

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Off Alley,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,712

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Built-in Features

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

29x15 - Main

Dining Room:

16x15 - Main

Kitchen:

18x19 - Main

Family Room:

18x13 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

15x17 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x13 - Second

Bedroom 5:

11x18 - Third Level

Eating Area:

13x11 - Main Level

Office:

14x12 - Second Level

Bonus Room:

21x20 - Third Level

Recreation Rm:

24x23 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$28,520

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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623 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 is a single family home which sold for $1,950,000. 623 Forest Avenue features 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 1 Half Bath. This single family home has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since September 5th, 2025 and was built in 1917. Nearby schools include Central Elementary School, Highcrest Middle School, and New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi. The nearest transit stops include Linden CTA Purple line and Wilmette Metra Metra Union Pacific North line.