623 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS # 12464255)

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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.

DAYS ON MARKET 24 LAST UPDATED 9/24/2025
YEAR BUILT 1917 COMMUNITY Wilmette
GARAGE SPACES 2.0 COUNTY Cook
STATUS Conditional PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
School District New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Elementary School Central Elementary School
Jr. High School Highcrest Middle School
High School New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
AREA Wilmette
BASEMENT Finished, Full, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Brick
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Natural Gas
INTERIOR Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer
LOT 0
LOT DIMENSIONS 50 X 190
PARKING On Site, Detached, Garage
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE American 4-Sq.
TAXES 28520
WATER Public
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