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Wilmette,IL 60091
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,288 sqft
Price per Sqft $720
MLS Listing ID 12332334
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1905
Annual Tax Amount $16,368
Tax Year 2023
Lot Dimensions 50 X 185
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
What a great house! 1219 Forest in the heart of east Wilmette's CAGE neighborhood is a fantastic place to call home! On a large yard on a newly bricked street, the beautiful front porch welcomes you in! Great foyer has architectural interest with an office nook and beautiful stairway details. Lovely original features throughout, including lead glass windows and beautiful hard wood floors. Every rooms flows as it should, with bright living room open to the pretty dining room, with a gas fireplace to enjoy long meals by the fire. Many beautiful built-ins in the dining room add function and beauty. The updated kitchen has beautiful counters, high end appliances, pantry closet and eating area with abundant light. Overlooking the amazing yard is the family room, rebuilt in 2022 with new windows, new wood floors and automated blinds. This home has five bedrooms and 3.5 baths.The primary suite was built out to include an organized walk-in closet and a lovely bath with double vanity and heated floor. Two additional large bedrooms and hall bath complete the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor offers two more bedrooms and a full bath, that was redone in 2022. Basement is an awesome play and/or hang-out space. The deck is a wonderful extension of the home with gas lines to fire pit and grill, new speakers, stair lighting and outdoor TV enclosure. The yard is professionally maintained by Chalet and is beautiful! This home is meticulously cared for with numerous updates, including a new roof in 2018, refinished floors, new exterior doors, and stylishly remodeled bathrooms. Fresh, youthful decor and lighting throughout. For a comprehensive list of upgrades, please see the Additional Information tab. In a favorite Wilmette neighborhood, this home is close to schools, the Village center, blocks to the beach and close to public transportation. This is a forever home!
Location
State IL
County Cook
Area Wilmette
Rooms
Basement Partially Finished,Full
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Gas Log
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Disposal,Range Hood
Laundry In Unit
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights
Building
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Building Description Stucco, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Structure Type Stucco
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Central Elementary School
Middle Schools Highcrest Middle School
High Schools New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
School District 39 ,39, 203
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None