831 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS # 12490064)

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Quintessential East Wilmette home with great front porch, spacious lot (50 x 189), and rooms in all the right spaces for today's living on a tree lined street! This gorgeous 5-bedroom, 5.1 bathroom property had a full expansion renovation, with a three-story addition and dug out basement in 2008, plus new improvements. The inviting front porch welcomes you into the foyer where you will notice beautiful millwork, hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and sun filled rooms. Formal living room features lovely windows, an updated gas fireplace that opens to formal dining room with leaded glass windows. Dining area is open to the kitchen and family room, perfect for entertaining a crowd. Oversized chef's kitchen with custom cabinets, newer quartzite countertops, two sinks, Wolf oven and a half & range, SubZero refrigerator/freezer, one beverage door, one freezer drawer, walk-in pantry, control zone and large island! Kitchen opens to the family room with a wood burning fireplace, flanked by custom bookshelves, plus an additional entertainment area with a wine fridge and kegerator. South facing back of the home, overlooks the backyard - included a deck with trex-like decking, two bluestone patio areas, built in grill/plus green egg and fireplace. Dedicated office with loads of built ins and beautiful powder room finishes the first floor. The second-floor features primary suite with a fireplace in the bedroom, huge bathroom with his and her vanities, steam shower, radiant floors, soaking bubble tub, plus two spacious walk-in closets and a linen closet. Additional stackable laundry is on the floor. Three additional, generous-sized bedrooms are off the second floor landing, including an en-suite and hall bath. Third floor offers an additional bedroom, with an ensuite bathroom and a walk-in closet. Bonus space for an additional sitting room/office, plus storage finishes the floor. You won't be disappointed with the dug out basement, features a fabulous rec room, exercise room, 300+ temperature controlled wine celler, mudroom, laundry room and TONS of storage areas. Landscaped back yard with a bluestone walkway. Two car garage, plus a parking pad. Can't beat this walkable location to Central Elementary, town, Metra train, shops, Plaza Del Lago, and the beach!

DAYS ON MARKET 1 LAST UPDATED 10/10/2025
YEAR BUILT 1903 COMMUNITY Wilmette
GARAGE SPACES 2.0 COUNTY Cook
STATUS Active 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
AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
AREA Wilmette
BASEMENT Full, Partially Finished, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Stucco
EXTERIOR Barbecue, Outdoor Grill
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Natural Gas
INTERIOR Bookcases, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
LOT 0
LOT DIMENSIONS 50 x 189
PARKING Garage Door Opener, On Site, Detached, Garage
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE American 4-Sq.
TAXES 33058
WATER Public
MORTGAGE CALCULATOR
   

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