$877,700

beds

baths

1,604

square ft

1617 Forest Avenue

Wilmette, Illinois 60091

Closed / MLS #12476435 / Single Family / Wilmette

Listing information updated 10/25/2025 at 10:03am

Nestled on one of Wilmette's most sought after streets, in the McKenzie school district- this meticulously cared for home is waiting to surprise you! Behind this quaint exterior you will find sun-filled living spaces, huge bedrooms , vaulted ceilings and space galore! Welcoming foyer ushers you into the large, open living room with woodburing fireplace, adjoining den and adjacent sun room with panoramic views of the lushly planted backyard. Huge kitchen is a chef's dream with 12' ceilings, 6.5' island AND room for 6+ person table! Cozy dining room has a charming bay of windows overlooking the deck. Also on the first floor, a large bedroom with ample closets and a full bath! Climb the stairs to the second floor which boasts 2 massive treetop bedrooms with stunning views and huge cedar-lined closets. Also on this level; a generously sized bathroom with a walk-in shower and ample storage, a large common closet and a generous hall with room for a reading nook or desk space. FULL unfinished basement with 7' ceilings and fireplace offers a HUGE OPPORTUNITY for even more living space! Currently divided into a laundry room, Rec Room, Work Room & Storage Room- there is sooo much that can be done with this space! The backyard is a true oasis with multilevel deck with for outdoor dining and entertaining and gorgeous plantings. Brick path leads to oversized 2 car garage. All of this in a PERFECT location, just steps to schools and downtown Wilmette!!! HIGHEST AND BEST DUE MONDAY 9/22 at 7pm!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Cottage

Exterior Type:

Wood Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full,Daylight

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Electric Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

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

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,604

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Workshop

External Features:

Outdoor Grill, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

24x15 - Main

Dining Room:

13x13 - Main

Kitchen:

23x13 - Main

Family Room:

14x12 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

19x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

20x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

35x30 - Basement Level

Work Room:

13x14 - Basement Level

Deck:

36x14 - Main Level

Sun Room:

11x10 - Main Level

Storage:

13x11 - Lower Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$12,714

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60091

City:

Wilmette

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

39, 203

Elementary School:

Mckenzie Elementary School

Middle School:

Highcrest Middle School

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

Architecture Style:

Cottage

Exterior Type:

Wood Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full,Daylight

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Electric Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

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

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,604

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Workshop

External Features:

Outdoor Grill, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

24x15 - Main

Dining Room:

13x13 - Main

Kitchen:

23x13 - Main

Family Room:

14x12 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

19x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

20x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

35x30 - Basement Level

Work Room:

13x14 - Basement Level

Deck:

36x14 - Main Level

Sun Room:

11x10 - Main Level

Storage:

13x11 - Lower Level

Tax Amount:

$12,714

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60091

City:

Wilmette

County:

Cook

School District(s):

39, 203

Elementary School:

Mckenzie Elementary School

Middle School:

Highcrest Middle School

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 773.472.0200

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