Primary on Main
Address
501 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, IL
Price
$ 1,995,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#12023625
  • TypeContingent
  • CountyCOOK
  • CityWilmette
  • AreaWilmette
  • NeighborhoodNorth Evanston
  • Zip60091
  • Style
  • Year Built2000
  • Taxes$ 35404
  • Price$ 1,995,000
  • Bedrooms4
  • Full Bathrooms4
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage4365
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description

Super Cool one owner custom built, (2000) brick home ideally located on Forest Ave.-- a bucolic tree-lined, cobblestone street in E. Wilmette. One block from Lake Michigan. HUGE 80 x 190 lot. Designed by Douglass + Brock Architects who designed the Master Plan for Conway Farms in Lake Forest, and Ballroom Re-design of Michigan Shores Club---this home is a treat! This Red Brick Contemporary Georgian facade opens to a SPACIOUS, traditional, symmetrical interior with HUGE windows and transoms, exceptional quality, incredible mill-work, soaring 17 ft ceilings and sweeping open circular floor plan and simultaneously distinct spaces. Fabulous flexible floor plan with the elusive first floor primary bedroom and adjoining large library suite that allows for 3180 sq feet of one-level living. (including generous 2 car heated attached garage.) Dueling open staircases at each end of the home lead to the second floor complete with 3 additional private bedrooms ALL en-suite and storage galore! Glimpses of the Lake from the Primary BR, Library, Living Room and upstairs hallway. The light in this home is incredible! Entertaining is effortless. Symmetry is prominent from the gracious Living Room with FP and high ceilings on one side of the home to the generous dining/gathering room in the center and sunny Family Room on the south end- also with FP and High Ceilings. The "cherry on the top" to the first floor layout is the fabulous large three season porch with gorgeous bluestone floor overlooking another bluestone patio and soothing sounds of the heated koi pond with fountain. The kitchen--always the hub of the home--highlights an island, peninsula and open breakfast room. Also featuring a butlers pantry, wet-bar, beverage fridge and planning desk--the kitchen was designed to accommodate cooks and cook supervisors. Adding to the great entertaining space is a big, beautiful, private brick walled bluestone patio for lounging, dining and grilling, (includes outdoor gas connection). It is rare to have a generous two car heated attached garage with room for storage and an enclosed walk-out entrance to the basement storage. Mud room and first floor sun-lit big laundry room also opens to the private side yard patio.The 2300 sq ft deep basement offers 2 big finished rec rooms and a huge undeveloped storage room with walkout to garage. The possibilities are endless. (Bedroom(s), Bath, workout?) and still unlimited storage! Big Corner lot so the house gets outstanding light. Thoughtful, mature landscaping and private spaces too. Uniquely suited to Age-in-Place and/or Raise a Family. Plan on being the "host-house" for Wilmette's Third of July and all Beach Related Events! Truly a great home!

Elementary School High School
Central Elementary School New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Price History
4/9/2024 Listed $1,995,000

General Features

Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings,Bar-Wet,Hardwood Floors,First Floor Bedroom,First Floor Laundry,First Floor Full Bath,Open Floorplan,Special Millwork,Separate Dining Room
Sewer Public Sewer,Sewer-Storm
Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Double Oven,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Wine Refrigerator,Cooktop,Range Hood,Gas Cooktop
Exterior Features Porch Screened,Storms/Screens
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Year Built 2000
Electric Circuit Breakers
Township New Trier
Tax Year 2022
Percent Ownership Fee Simple
Accessibility Pocket Door(s),Bath Grab Bars,Main Level Entry
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Contingency Attorney/Inspection
Total Rooms 11
Status Contingent
Directions SW Corner of Forest Ave and 5th St. Just west of Sheridan Road.
High School New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
City Wilmette
High School District 203
MLS Area Wilmette
Waterfront Y/N No
Street Name Forest
Elementary School Central Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 35404.27
Virtual Tour https://tours.vht.com/API/T434376308/nobranding
Days on Market 8
Standard Status Active Under Contract
Middle/Junior School District 39
Elementary School District 39
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Basement Full,Walkout
Total Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Features Gas Log
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Street Suffix Avenue
Total Bedrooms 4
Below Grade Finished Area 1200
Room Type Breakfast Room,Library,Recreation Room,Foyer,Mud Room,Utility Room-2nd Floor,Utility Room-Lower Level,Enclosed Porch,Other Room,Pantry
LivingAreaSource Plans
Total Baths 5
Bedrooms Possible 4
Basement Partially Finished

Exterior Features

Water Source Lake Michigan
Total Parking 2
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions 80X190
Garage Onsite Yes
Garage Type Attached
Exterior Brick

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Contingent Average in 60091

Price
AVG $1.2M
$2M
Taxes
AVG $17,699
$35,404
Visits
AVG 200
148
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 1962
2000

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